OUR SERVICES

We believe that people should live where and with whom they choose. We support people in finding the most appropriate accommodation. If a person would like to live independently, with a roommate, a group of friends or a family, we help select the right home, in the right community, to suit each personal situation.

LCDS provides a variety of support options throughout Lambton County aiming to provide each person with the support they request.

For more information about Residential Services, please contact of Administration Office at 519-882-0933

In this shared living arrangement, support is provided to a small group living in the same home. Hours and levels of support can vary in these homes but typically 24-hour supervision is provided. Supports are flexible and tailored to people’s unique circumstances. Group Living services encourages individual skill development, independence and personal growth in a safe and secure environment.

For more information about Residential Services, please contact of Administration Office at 519-882-0933

Support is provided to self-reliant individuals, focusing on self-care, household management, budgeting and day-to-day life skills. Support can be provided on a daily, weekly or monthly time frame and is dependent on each person’s situation.

For more information about Residential Services, please contact of Administration Office at 519-882-0933

In this unique residential option, a Residential Care Worker lives in a home and provides support to residents. Additional employees are hired to offer respite, relief and service coordination.

For more information about Residential Services, please contact of Administration Office at 519-882-0933

In a Host Family situation, support is provided in a family home environment. A person or family that opens their home and provides care, support and supervision to a person with a developmental disability (who is not a family member) then receives remuneration from the agency.

For more information about Residential Services, please contact of Administration Office at 519-882-0933

A meaningful day can look different for every person, so we use our support planning services to help each person define what would make their day meaningful. Our goal is to provide an engaging and supportive environment where people are encouraged to fully participate in the community, develop skills that foster independence, and experience relationships that make them feel respected. Participants are encouraged to join in activities that reflect their specific interests, goals and abilities such as volunteering, employment, classes, community groups, leisure activities, etc.

LCDS currently operates Community Participation services in three locations (Petrolia, Forest and Corunna). While these services are based out of a building, our priority is to promote community inclusion. We assist people to gain the skills and confidence to be successful by providing programs such as:

Life skills training through literacy, food preparation, grocery shopping, money handling safety awareness, relationship classes, rights training, computers, etc.

• Resource Room offers the use of computers, and a variety of special interest classes
• Recreational activities such as bowling, horseback riding, karaoke, exercise sessions, scrapbooking, board games, puzzles, music, crafts and theme days
• Promotion of healthy lifestyle choices by accessing community programs
• Community outings such as picnics, theatres, putt putt golf and other sporting events
• The Snoezelen Room offers people a multi-sensory atmosphere of pleasant surroundings, soothing sounds, intriguing aromas and interesting light/slide show effects. This therapy room enhances sensory awareness, communication and many other areas of development.