WoodGreen works with adults living with developmental disabilities to access community services. Our team assists with resources to find financial support, affordable housing, medical services and recreational activities. We also offer workshops to enhance fundamental life skills such as problem solving, budgeting and forming healthy relationships.
Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Our team connects adults with developmental disabilities to community-based services.
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Service type: Disability, Health & Wellness
Eligibility: Adults 18+ with a developmental disability. Clients must be referred by Developmental Services Ontario (DSO).
Delivery: Currently, the program is being offered virtually and/or by phone. This information will be updated once in-person programming resumes.
Fee: Free
Program dates: Year-round
Partners: Developmental Services Ontario
Program description
Supporting resources
Learn more about Developmental Services Ontario.
How you can help
Donations are graciously accepted through the WoodGreen Foundation.
Ready to participate?
Registration
Due to COVID-19, in-person services are currently unavailable. The program is being offered virtually and/or by phone.
Referrals are required through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO).
To learn more, please contact:
Contact information
Robyn Nirmallarajan
Program Manager
(416) 578-1952
rnirmallarajan@woodgreen.org
Location
Virtual, On the Phone
Hours
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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