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Program: Halton Support Services
Organizations: Central West Specialized Developmental Services - Oakville - Main Office
Phone Numbers: 905-844-7864
Toll-Free: 1-800-600-2013
Fax: 905-849-6980
Email: intake@cwsds.ca
Website: cwsds.ca
Address: 53 Bond St
Oakville, ON
L6K 1L8
Intersection: Kerr St and Rebecca St
Location: Oakville (Central Oakville)
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * evening appointments available upon request
Executives: Patricia Kyle - Chief Executive Officer
Contacts: Christine Higenell - Manager, Respite
905-844-7864 ext 298
Service Description: Coordinates community services and supports for children, youth, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as complex needs, who live in Halton

Adults (18+):
  • provides service coordination
  • short term and crisis counselling
  • provide assistance with budgeting and managing funds
  • assistance in finding accommodation
  • provide referral and assistance in accessing community resources and supportive counselling
  • assist with coordination and future planning
  • call Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) at 1-888-941-1121 for information

Children (under 18):
  • coordinated intake for children for developmental services in Halton: initial contact point for families and individuals who are interested in accessing residential and non-residential supports
  •  provides assistance to families who have a child with developmental disability, for information, referral and accessing services
  • assist with coordination of services and future planning
  • administer funds authorized by the Special Services at Home (SSAH) Program for children * provide families and or caregivers the option to have funds paid to either the worker or the family * assist in the delivery of the Special Services at Home Program
  • call 905-844-7864 ext 221 for more information

Respite Program:
  • provides short-term relief to families and or caregivers who support an individual with a developmental disability including people on the autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
  • provides relief both in and out of the home
  • email intake@cwsds.ca for more information

PassportONE Program:
  • helps adults with a developmental disability be involved in their community and live as independently as possible by providing funding for community participation services and supports, activities of daily living and person directed planning
  • for adults over the age 18 years and eligibility is confirmed by the Developmental Services of Ontario (DSO)
  • helps young people make the transition from school to life as an adult in the community
  • supports families and caregivers of an adult with a development disability so they can continue in their supportive role
Fees: None
Application: Call for information on specific programs
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: People with a diagnosis of a developmental disability
Languages: English ; Interpretive Services
Area(s) Served: Dufferin County, Halton Region, Peel Region, and Wellington

This information was last completely updated on: 7-14-2025


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Halton Support Services coordinates community services and supports for children, youth, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as complex needs