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Program:
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Autism Urgent Response
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Phone Numbers:
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705-876-9245
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-616-3456
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Fax:
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705-876-9247
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Address:
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150 O'Carroll Ave
Peterborough, ON
K9H 4V3
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Intersection:
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Parkhill Rd and Benson Ave
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Himanshu Shah - Chief Executive Officer
705-876-9245 * hshah@canopysupport.ca
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Service Description:
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In partnership with Resources for Exceptional Children and Youth (RECY), the Urgent Response Service provides time-limited services and supports to respond rapidly to high-risk behaviours to prevent further escalation or risk to a child/youth, others or property. High-risk behaviours include:- suicidal ideation or behaviour
- violent thinking
- fire starting
- harm to animals
- risk of exploitation
- self-injurious behaviour
- aggression
- inappropriate sexual behaviour
- flight risk
- property destruction
URS provides services and support for up to 12 weeks. It is not a 24/7service and it is not intended to replace existing emergency or crisis supports.
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Contact Resources for Exceptional Children and Youth: 905-427-8862 ext 426
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Children and youth 0-17 years of age. Children must reside in the Central East region. Must have a confirmed diagnosis of ASD and be currently registered in the Ontario Autism Program, and be exhibiting a high-risk behaviour
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Translation services available
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Area Served:
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Lindsay ; Peterborough (County of) ; Haliburton ; Kawartha Lakes
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Last Updated:
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5/6/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=221605
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