Community Supports

Providing support to children, youth, adults and their families who require assistance to access community supports, information and services.  Service Coordination is a goal-oriented and time limited service which can be accessed through a centralized intake process.

Individuals must have an intellectual disability and be living in the Mississauga community with their family in order to be eligible to access this service. Referrals and inquiries for children and youth can be made through the Kids Pathways Peel Network at www.kidspathwayspeel.com and for adults through Developmental Services Ontario at www.dsontario.ca.

INFORMATION SESSIONS:

Community Living Mississauga is proud to offer a variety of Information Sessions to individuals and their families living in Mississauga.  At these sessions, professionals speak about a wide variety of topics including – Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Wills and Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Guardianship, Role of the Trustee, and Financial Planning.

All information sessions are currently being offered virtually, and are presented on the Zoom platform

 

Estate Planning 101:

Learn about some of the points you may need to consider when completing your estate planning. General information about Wills and Trusts, the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and other financial considerations will be available. We are offering three dates for you to choose from during the Fall 2020 season:

Time:     7:00pm to 8:30pm

Tuesday, October 13, 2020, or

Tuesday, October 27, 2020, or

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

 

Wills and Trusts:

Learn how to establish a specialized Will that ensures your family member’s future is as secure as possible.

Guest Speaker: Lisa Sticht-Maksymec, Lawyer, Pallett Valo LLP

Time:     7:00pm to 9:00 pm

Date:     Thursday, October 22, 2020

Role of the Trustee:

This is a great opportunity for you to learn exactly what a Trustee is. Lisa Sticht-Maksymec will provide information on the ongoing role and responsibilities of a Trustee. You will learn valuable information to help you when you are choosing a Trustee, and for the Trustee to be aware of their role.

Guest Speaker: Lisa Sticht-Maksymec, Lawyer, Pallett Valo LLP

Date:     Thursday, November 5, 2020

Time:     7:00pm to 9:00pm

Power of Attorney and Guardianship:

Lisa Sticht-Maksymec will present information on the similarities and differences between “Power of Attorney” and “Guardianship”. Lisa will also be available to answer your questions on these topics.

Guest Speaker: Lisa Sticht-Maksymec, Lawyer, Pallett Valo LLP

Date:     Thursday, November 26, 2020

Time:     7:00pm to 9:00pm

Ask the Expert:

A panel of experts will discuss and answer questions on topics such as taxes, estate planning and financial planning. This panel will be able to address questions from their unique perspectives about factors to consider when estate planning, taxes, and including a Henson Trusts in your will.

Guest panelists:

• Lisa Sticht-Maksymec, Lawyer, Pallett Valo LLP
• Winifred Kanyogonya, Manager Private Trust, TD Wealth Private Trust – The Canada Trust Company
• Kevin Wong, Partner, MDP LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants
• Michael Parris, Investment Advisor, BA, CFP, CPCA – Manulife Securities

Date:     Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Time:     7:00pm to 9:00pm

For registration information, please e-mail infosessions@clmiss.ca

 

PARENT/ FAMILY GROUPS:

All group sessions are currently being offered virtually, and are presented on the Zoom platform

Community Living Mississauga is pleased to support parent/family groups, where parents and family members come together to share information, successes, and to connect. Come out and join the conversation! In order to participate in these groups, you and your family member must be a resident of Mississauga.

 

FUTURE PLANNING GROUP (formerly known as the Parent Planning Group):

The Future Planning Group gathers for eight sessions that are designed to assist you to create a plan for the future for your family member. The Future Planning Group meets on a monthly basis from October to May. You must be able to commit to participate for all eight sessions.

In order to be eligible to participate, you must be a resident of Mississauga, and your family member must complete a Person-Directed Plan with Community Living Mississauga.

For more information, please contact Tracy Smyth at tracys@clmiss.ca

 

FAMILY RESOURCE GROUP (formerly known as the Parent Resource Group):

This group is comprised of parents/family members of teens, young adults, and adults. This group meets informally on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 pm, every 6-8 weeks to share information and conversation.

This group’s next meetings are:

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

 

For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Tracy Smyth at tracys@clmiss.ca

Planning Services:

All services are currently being offered via telephone, and virtually via the Zoom platform.

Planning Services at Community Living Mississauga assists people to develop Person-Directed Plans.  Person-Directed Planning is the inclusive process of setting life goals, developing strategies, and outlining actions and timelines to accomplish the goals. A Person-Directed Plan assists one to make decisions about their long-term possibilities, and the next steps to get there.

The planner will meet with the person and their family to gather information. Information and resources will be made available to assist in supporting the Person-Directed Plan.

For more information about Planning Services, please contact Tracy Smyth at tracys@clmiss.ca