KSCS Assisted Living Services is pleased to present this first-edition guide to support families and ease the stress of navigating an often complex system of services and information for individuals living with special needs. You can find the guide on the ALS page or by typing "special needs" in the search bar.
is comprised of the Independent Living Center (ILC) and Family Support and Resources Services (FSRS). The ILC is a residential program for community members living with mental health issues. FSRS includes the Family Support Caseworkers, Young Adults Program, the Teen Social Club, and Lifeskills Support Workers.
Please check out our Special Needs Resource Guide 2021. The link to the PDF is below under Resources.
To screen, assess and make recommendations for referral for individuals, couples and families who are referred to or requesting psychological support
To provide support and consultation to related services, programs, projects and activities in the area of psychology.
The following is offered only on an “as needed” basis with sufficient amount of people and client preparedness
In collaboration with prevention services, to provide group support to clients with anxiety and depression.
To provide crisis support following a traumatic event to reduce negative psych-social reactions.
KSCS Prevention based initiative whose primary goals are to provide information and education to individuals and community organizations, by providing trainings and support regarding fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), healthy sexuality, HIV/AIDS, and suicide awareness.
The Teen Social Club (TSC) is an after school program for individuals aged 12-18 years, who have physical and developmental disabilities. Programming is offered to enhance life skills, to promote socialization and to provide recreational outings. In the summer months, the TSC offers a regular program which runs 5 days/week.
The Independent Living Center (ILC) is a residential program for community members living with mental health issues.
The ILC focus is to foster and maintain independence and quality of life for Kahnawa’kehró:non living with mental health issues
The ILC provides a structured and supportive environment that promotes wellness and social integration.
Lifeskills Support Workers provide support / respite for families and individuals as determined through assessment and service plans.
This team is comprised of Caseworkers who work with individuals, families, and other professionals, to assess needs and develop a service plan. Services available include Lifeskills Support Workers, the Young Adults Program (YAP) and the Teen Social Club (TSC) The programs provide services to promote inclusion and work towards enhancing the quality of life for our clients.
The Young Adults Program (YAP) is a day program for adults, aged 19 and over, with physical and/or developmental disabilities. The YAP offers basic academic activities and programming to provide lifeskills, inclusion, recreation and social integration.
In the summer months, the YAP focus on social and cultural activities and outings.
The FASD program addresses a number of health problems that are associated with alcohol use by mothers during pregnancy, by providing support to families and individuals.
