Supports and Services
Community Living Essex County provides a variety of Supports and Services to people of all ages with an intellectual disability and their families. Click on the links below to learn more.
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Community Participation Supports
We link adults who have an intellectual disability to meaningful leisure, recreation, practical learning and volunteer opportunities, with daily activities that are unique to each person’s interests.
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Accommodation Supports
Providing support with every aspect of living. Unique, 24-hour supports every day for youth and adults who live in a Community Living Essex County owned home.
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Supported Independent Living
Individualized support for people who live on their own.
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Virtual Supports
Virtual Supports has become a great way to keep people connected while having fun and staying safe. People can participate in the sessions that reflect their specific interests or try something entirely new!
![Respite Supports (In & Out of Home)](https://cdn.communitylivingessex.org/wp-content/uploads/services-respite-supports.jpg?x57753)
Select-a-Break Respite
Providing temporary breaks for caregivers through short-term, scheduled respite for children, youth and adults, based out of your home or in a respite support home owned by Community Living Essex County.
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Family Home Program
People in the community who would like to share their lives and home with a person who has an intellectual disability in a safe, supportive, and caring living environment.
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Personal Outcomes Planning
We work with people with an intellectual disability and their families to create an individualized plan that identifies each person’s support goals and dreams.
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Enhanced Special Services
Developed to provide intensive clinical support, assessment and short term treatment, for individuals who are experiencing significant challenging behaviours or mental health concerns.
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Career Compass: Employment Supports
Helping people with intellectual disabilities reach their employment goals.
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Access Services
Learn more about how to take the first steps and connecting with supports and services.