| Record #: HAM1306 |
Last Modified: 03 May 2013 |
Last Full Update: 29 Aug 2012 |
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| Contact Information |
| Address & Map | 447 Main St E, Unit 201 Hamilton, ON L8N 1K1  |
| Site Location | At No Frills Plaza * Entrance next to Pharma Plus |
| Major Intersection | Wentworth St S and Main St E |
| Office Phone | 905-527-3823 |
| Fax | 905-546-5779 |
| E-Mail | abaker@cfshw.com |
| Website | www.cfshw.com/developmental-services/#apsw |
| Primary Contact | Anne Baker, Brenda McBride, Lina Winship, Adult Protective Services Workers; Phone: 905-527-3823 ext 262/259/261 |
| Alternate Contact | Linda Dayler, Executive Director; Email: ldayler@cfshw.com |
| Service Details |
| Alternate Name (Internal use only) | APSP ; APSW ; CFS ; Protective |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Located In Community | Hamilton Central |
| Ward | Ward 3 |
| Description | The Adult Protective Services Program supports individuals with developmental disabilities who are living in the community with little or no supports or who are moving towards living in the community to ensure they experience full citizenship. Individuals are assigned to an Adult Protective Service Worker who support them in achieving full citizenship in their community in a variety of ways, depending upon their individual needs. This can include case coordination, advocacy and linkage to community services. These services may include accommodation, transportation, medical/dental/financial services, legal support, spiritual supports, vocational/leisure/educational/volunteering programs, counselling and mental health services. |
| Hours | Mon and Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Tue-Thu 8:30 am-7:30 pm |
| Dates | All year |
| Areas Served | Hamilton (City of) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Individuals with a developmental disability who are living in the community and have little or no supports and who require assistance with case management, linkage to community services, advocacy and emotional support. |
| Application | Access to this program is through Developmental Services Ontario/Hamilton Niagara Region 905-297-5604 or 1-877-376-4674. |
| Bus Routes | (1) KING ; (5) DELAWARE - STONEY CREEK |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English |
| Indexing |
| Service Categories | Adult Development Centres ; Case/Care Management ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Individual Advocacy ~ Developmental Disabilities |
| Subjects | Adult protective services ; Advocacy ; Case management ; Counselling ; Developmental disabilities |