Supporting individuals 18 and older with a developmental disability and or a mental health diagnosis, who are (and wish to) live independently in the community. We provide support and coaching in areas of daily independent living skills, budgeting, parenting skills, court support, medical support and advocacy support. Our services are person-centred and individualized. We provide support to clients who live in Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon and Bolton.

The APS program provides support to assist individuals in developing and implementing personal Individual Support Plans for adults who have a developmental disability, and to enhance their ability to live independently in their community. An Individual Service Plan is developed in conjunction with the APS Worker and the individual to achieve identified goals. Individuals must voluntarily request Family Services of Peel’s (FSP) assistance as a prerequisite for our involvement.

• Resides in the Region of Peel
• Is an adult, 18 years of age and over
• Has been diagnosed as having a developmental disability or dual diagnosis
• Is capable of residing independently with available supports and is living independently in the community or planning to do so in the near future
• He/she is prepared to voluntarily participate in the development of an individualized plan of service
• He/she requires the services of an APSW facilitator

• 1:1 counselling support
• Life skills development
• In-office, community or home visit support
• Workshops to enhance client personal development and life skills

The Supported Independent Living (SIL) Program supports developmentally disabled adults who live independently in the Region of Peel. Individuals in this program must be able to live independently, requiring only a set amount of support hours each week to maintain their independent living skills. Facilitators work with the individual to determine a suitable service goal plan then offer support, life skills assistance, housing support, mentoring, and crisis intervention on a 24-hour basis.

• Resides in the Region of Peel
• A person who has a developmental disability and dual diagnosis
• Adult, aged 18 years or older
• Requires intensive supervision of specific allocated hours in order to live independently
• Able to be responsible for own life decisions
• Must be living independently
• Will receive a fixed amount of support hours as determined by the Ministry
• Must be deemed eligible / assessed by Developmental Services of Ontario (DSO)

To find your local DSO, please visit https://dsontario.ca or call 1-888-941-1121 (Peel) or 1-888-372-3858 (Toronto).