Services
Explore the diverse programs and services designed to inspire possibilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Support Services in Kirkland Lake
Explore the diverse programs and services that empower individuals and enrich our community.
Residential Support
Offering various living options, our residences provide a safe and supportive environment tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Job Readiness
Our employment services equip individuals with skills, confidence, and opportunities to secure meaningful employment within the community.
Life Skills Training
Community Participation and Supports We promote meaningful community involvement and participation through opportunities for community engagement and interaction.
Community Integration
Empowering individuals through skills development, social activities, and community events to foster meaningful connections and participation.
Independent Living
Providing supportive environments and transitional housing solutions to help individuals thrive in their residential journey and gain independence.
Employment Support
Enhancing job readiness and providing tailored coaching to assist youth and adults in finding fulfilling employment opportunities within the community.
Our Community Living Programs
Residential Programs
Residential Programs provide home-like 24-hour care and independent living support for adults with intellectual disabilities.
S.T.E.P. Foundations
S.T.E.P. (Foundations) is a transitional program for individuals aged 12 into adulthood, offering life skills development, educational support, and employment preparation for community integration.
HALO Program
This program is an educational and physical outreach initiative teaching vital life, social, and recreational skills to participants at home and in the community.
Supported Independent Living
A program to help adults with intellectual disabilities live on their own by providing tailored daily assistance, ranging from budgeting and housekeeping to medical and transitional housing support.
Supported Employment Program
A program to help individuals plan their careers by providing pre-employment training, personalized employment plans, on-site job coaching, and ongoing follow-up support to ensure long-term job retention.
Respite Program
Our Respite program provides financial and administrative support to give individuals and their families a temporary, mutually beneficial break from caregiving.
Apply Online
To access community living programs in Kirkland Lake, you must apply through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) North East Region. They serve as the single point of access for ministry-funded adult developmental services, including residential options and community supports