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Organization:
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Participation House Project Durham Region
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Address:
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East Administrative Tower
1 Jim Flaherty St, Suite 1
Whitby, ON
L1N 0J2
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Map
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Intersection:
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Gordon St and Victoria St W
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Hours:
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Service | |
| Mon | 8am-4pm | |
| Tue | 8am-4pm | |
| Wed | 8am-4pm | |
| Thu | 8am-4pm | |
| Fri | 8am-4pm | |
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Executives:
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Michelle Brooks - Executive Director
905-579-5267 ext 209 * mbrooks@phdurham.com
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Service Description:
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To provide support services to individuals with development and physical disabilities.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES:- Group Home—24 hour, non-medical support to individuals in fully accessible homes. Individuals are supported to direct their own care with personal needs, activities, nutrition, transportation and recreation. Staff assists to ensure their physical, emotional, social, and medical needs are addressed through active participation in the community based on their identified goals and dreams.
- Supported Independent Living (SIL) - Individuals live in their apartment or house and receive limited staff support to increase their independent living skills including cooking, budgeting, housekeeping and grocery shopping.
COMMUNITY ACTIVATION - a fee-for-service community based
programs providing individuals with supported volunteer, life skills and
recreational opportunities to increase independence, social networks and
physical well-being.
LIFE READINESS - A 5-day summer respite program that combines lessons, practical life experiences and demonstrations. The goal is to prepare for a more independent lifestyle by providing opportunities to live away from home, plan and direct care.
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Fees:
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Most programs offered are a fee-for- service
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Application:
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Waiting Period - Fluctuates depending on availability
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals must have a physical or developmental disability since birth and be receiving Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and must at least 18 years old.
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