Organization: Central West Specialized Developmental Services - Oakville - Main Office
Description of Services: Providing specialized supportive living services, care and support to persons over 18 years of age with intellectual and developmental disabilities, challenging behaviors, and mental health issues with a focus on complex needs
  • clinical services: persons are served by a multidisciplinary team consisting of direct care counsellors and other professionals
  • ongoing assessment, treatment and management
  • opportunities for basic life skill development, workshop activities and for some supported employment
  • a ten bed activity-based respite program for children and adults with complex needs
  • managing Halton Support Services, a community service for children, youth, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as complex needs, who live in the Halton Region contact intake@cwsds.ca for more information

Day Services 
  • support people with an intellectual disability, including those with complex needs, to meet their community participation aspirations and desires as outlined in their Personal Support Plans
  • Individuals have a range of activities in which they can participate, including an on-site greenhouse, a laundry service that supports some of the community-based homes, swimming, landscaping, and supporting the Town of Oakville’s park clean-up program

Dual Diagnosis Services
  • provides consultation, comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, interpretation, on site support and follow up, mentoring and education/training
  • Dual Diagnosis Justice Coordinators support individuals through the criminal justice system and to ensure supports are in place to reintegrate into community life * serve individuals 18 years old and up * referrals can be made by the individual, family, service providers, courts, police or anyone involved with the individual * consent must be obtained

Short Term Assessment and Treatment Environment (STATE)
  • for those with a dual diagnosis
  • short-term treatment to help individuals integrate back into their home and community
  • four beds available and typical programs last between 6-12 months
  • eligibility is determined based on the person’s needs, the person already receiving services through the Dual Diagnosis team, and resource capacity

Supportive Living Services
  • provide Supportive Living at eleven homes in the communities of Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, Halton Hills and Georgetown
  • offer person-directed services to improve the quality of life and help people reach their full potential including specialized services such as behavioural, clinical, and day services
  • specialized geriatric supports help older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities * committed to prioritizing a person’s dignity through their changing health and wellness needs, allowing them to age in place with minimal disruption

Passport Program
  • administers provincially funded Passport Program, providing financial support to people with developmental disabilities, empowering them to participate more fully in their community and achieve personal goals * contact 905-844-8888 ext 222 or email to passport@cwsds.ca

Central West Community Network of Specialized Care
  • complex support coordination
  • work with healthcare, social services, and community partners to improve coordination, access, and quality of care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, dual diagnoses, and complex needs
  • service system resources
  • contact intake@cwsds.ca


Services and Programs:
Requirements
Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: People with intellectual and developmental disabilities * children and youth under age 18 * adults age 18 and over
Application: Call the office or email hr@cwsds.ca
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English ; French
Area(s) Served: Dufferin County, Halton Region, Peel Region, and Wellington
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 905-844-7864
Fax: 905-844-3545
Email: info@cwsds.ca
Website: cwsds.ca
Address: 53 Bond St
Oakville, ON
L6K 1L8
Map
Intersection: Kerr St and Rebecca St
Location: Oakville (Central Oakville)
Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
Executives: Patricia Kyle - Chief Executive Officer
Amanda Burkholder - Vice President, Operations
Contacts: Sharon Wilson - Executive Assistant

About Us

To improve the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities who have complex needs by providing specialized services and supports


This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 7/14/2025