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.

A person must have an intellectual disability and be living in the Mississauga community with his/her 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 people who have an intellectual disability 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

 

Wills and Henson 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

Thursday, April 8, 2021

7  to 9 pm

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

Thursday, April 22, 2021

7 to 9 pm

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

Thursday, May 6, 2021

7 to 9 pm

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:

Thursday, May 13, 2021

7 to 8:30 pm

Tech Tuesday:

Each session, we will discuss various points of interest on the topic of technology.

March 2, 9, 16, 23, April 6, 13, May 7, 2021

7 -8 pm

 Fundamentals for Future Planning:

Learn the important steps that you can take now, to begin planning for the future of your family member

April 1, 2021

7 – 9 pm

Circles of Support:

What exactly is a “Circle of Support?”  This informative session will answer your questions, as well as provide you with current examples of success.

April 29, 2021

7 – 9 pm

Supportive Technology:

Learn about supportive technology, and how it can increase independence.

May 25, 2021

7 – 9 pm

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, every 6-8 weeks to share information and conversation. There is a suggested topic each time, but the conversation is led by family members, and is free flowing. Come on out and connect with other families!

This group’s next meetings are:

Dates:

March 30, 2021

April 20, 2021

May 18, 2021

Time: 

7 – 9 pm

 

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