Youthlink

FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM

YOUTHLINK’s family support program serves youth with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Eligibility:Youth aged 12-21 years who have a diagnosis of intellectual disability and who are living at home with their families.

Area Served: Our Family Support Program provides services all over Toronto.

Access: Our office is wheel chair accessible. Family Support Workers also do home visits, which may be more appropriate for some families and youth, for whom travel is difficult.

Services Provided: Family Support services are based on case management model. This is a joint process where adolescents and their families meet with a family support worker to develop a plan based on their identified needs. The collaborative process also involves working closely with doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, behaviour therapists, schools, various funding sources and respite services just to name a few. Family support workers assist parents in navigating the complex developmental services sector. For more information about the developmental services sector please visit Developmental Services Toronto

Supportive counselling may be offered to help deal with the issues of living with and/or supporting some one with an intellectual disability.
We also offer a monthly parent support group for parents of young people aged 12-21 who have an intellectual disability. These groups provide a forum for information sharing, emotional support and education regarding different disabilities through professional resources and information sharing.

Hours of Service: Monday to Friday from 9am -5pm. Also, evening appointments can be scheduled, when necessary.

How to Apply: Please call our intake worker at 416-967-1773 ext: 222

For additional information, contact: Manager of Family Support program 416-967-1773 ext: 220 or Director Counselling, Community and Residential Programs at 416-967-1773 ext: 209.