Socialization

Assisted Living Services (ALS)

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.

• Psychosocial Support

To screen, assess and make recommendations for referral for individuals, couples and families who are referred to or requesting psychological support

• Psychological Consultation

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

• Anxiety Support Group

In collaboration with prevention services, to provide group support to clients with anxiety and depression.

• Critical Incident Stress Debriefing

To provide crisis support following a traumatic event to reduce negative psych-social reactions.

Prenatal Workshops This parenting component provides and promotes programs and services which will enhance parenting skills for Kahnawa’kehró:non mothers and fathers. Parenting Teens Workshop This workshop will provide skills and tools to parents on a weekly basis. Delivered by parenting workers. Parent-Infant Interactive Workshops These workshops promote parent-child interaction through activities that stimulate development and build self-esteem as well as; it will generate parent-discussions, baby massage, presentations, parent-child exercise, snack time, tenderness time, arts and crafts, and singing songs are some of the planned activities. Nobody’s Perfect This six to eight week program is for parents with children 0-6 years old. A series of booklets are provided for parents. This program offers interactive and experiential learning exercise, and fun activities.

To provide elders or individuals in need of socialization access to activities and a meal in a central location

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.

(FSRS)

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.