Individuals with Special Needs/Disabilities and their Caregivers
We would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this survey. Assisted Living Services (ALS) is conducting this survey to get a picture of the number of Kahnawákeró:non who have disabilities, and what types of needs they have.
Please note: the Assited Living Services survey has been extended to the end of May. If you haven't participated yet, or know someone who would like to, please inform them of this survey. Thank you for your participation.
Kahnawake community group Connecting Horizons will be holding a community information session to present findings of a Report entitled Supporting Individuals With Special Needs and Their Families which looks at services provided in Kahnawake.
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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.
The Homecare nurses of KMHC work collaboratively with KSCS's Home and Community Care Services and other professionals to provide health care to individuals who cannot seek medical attention due to diminished mobility, illness or their physical condition.
The program is aimed towards the elderly, chronically ill, disabled, terminally ill, and those convalescing from major hospitalizations necessitating nursing care. Ongoing nursing visits provide support and supervision needed to maintain an independent lifestyle and safely meet the demands of daily living.
Referrals to the Kahnawake homecare team are made by physicians, other agencies, family members, neighbors and patients themselves.
Home care services are provided Monday to Friday 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. and on weekends for scheduled patients.
The Adults and Elders’ Services Counsellor offers information and liaison services for:
and provides Commissioner of Oaths and other services as required.
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.
