Our Resource Centres lend various materials such as books, journals, newsletters, videotapes and DVD's on a wide range of topics including Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, education, long-term planning, communication strategies, recreation and leisure and other related topics.
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) provides support to students with disabilities through one-on-one advising, referring students to campus supports, and technology support. Students may experience temporary barriers to participating in their program or studies. SAS will support students with interim accommodations to meet their needs.
trueNorth Medical Centres provides comprehensive addiction medicine services to individuals within Ontario who are facing substance use challenges. This program operates on a non-urgent, walk-in basis where people receive access to assessment and treatment within the same visit. Medical treatment plans and supports are offered based on the unique needs and goals of the individual.
The Durham Campus Exam Centre provides professional proctoring services for accommodated exams for Trent University Durham Campus students registered with Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
Autism Ontario - Durham Region is a regional chapter of Autism Ontario (formerly known as Autism Society Ontario), a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that every individual with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is provided the means to achieve quality of life as a respected member of society. By appointment only.
DAFRS works in partnership with families with a member who has an intellectual disability or a child with a physical disability, providing Family Support (services, resources, and other types of assistance) that enhance the capacity of the whole family to care for one another and to sustain and/or enhance their valued social roles as family members and as members of the community.
The Ontario Addiction Treatment Centres (OATC) were founded in 1995. At that time, treatment for opioid agonist therapy, utilizing methadone, was extremely under-serviced and those seeking treatment often were forced to travel hundreds of kilometers to seek care.
As the nation-wide leader and champion for mental health, CMHA promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness.
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is a public teaching hospital providing a range of specialized assessment and treatment services to those living with complex and serious mental illness. Exemplary patient care is delivered through safe and evidence-based approaches where successful outcomes are achieved using best clinical practices and the latest advances in research. Patients benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care built on compassion, inspiration and hope.
Community Living Oshawa/Clarington is an accredited, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the achievement of personal outcomes for people with developmental disabilities.
Counselling is provided on an individual basis to both full and part-time students enrolled at Trent University Durham with the aim to help students with personal concerns that interfere with academic performance and emotional wellbeing.
Today, Kinark has over 800 employees and more than 160 volunteers, including its Board of Directors. Kinark serves more than 9,900 children and youth each year in our three program streams: Community-Based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism and Forensic Mental Health/Youth Justice Services.
The MS Society provides services to people with multiple sclerosis and their families and funds research to find the cause and cure for this disease. We have a membership of 28,000 and are the only national voluntary organization in Canada that supports both MS research and services. Since our founding in 1948, the core support of the MS Society has been from tens of thousands of dedicated individuals, companies and foundations in communities across Canada. The Society receives almost no funding from government.
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Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Please note the Durham Regional Chapter is now mobile! Please call to make an appointment.
Student Mental Health Services offers short-term counselling and therapy services to students. Students in distress will also be provided support and counselling as needed. There is no cost and services are confidential.
The Test Centre supports faculty in accommodating students whose disability needs cannot be met in class. Students who have been approved for testing accommodations have the option of approaching faculty to determine if their needs can be met in class.
Community Living Oshawa/Clarington is an accredited, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the achievement of personal outcomes for people with developmental disabilities.
College years can be times of growth and learning, life challenges and significant stress. The team in Mental Health Services understands asking for help can be difficult. Sometimes you may be unaware how large the issue is, what resources are available to help and how to work through current situations blocking you from your full potential. If you are feeling lost, facing a problem you don’t know how to handle or would just like to talk to someone in a safe place, we’re here to help.
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Student Accessibility Services works with students with disabilities to ensure they have equal opportunities for academic success. We operate under the Ontario Human Rights Code and will help you arrange academic accommodations to support your studies.
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trueNorth Medical Centres provides comprehensive addiction medicine services to individuals within Ontario who are facing substance use challenges. This program operates on a non-urgent, walk-in basis where people receive access to assessment and treatment within the same visit. Medical treatment plans and supports are offered based on the unique needs and goals of the individual.
DAFRS works in partnership with families with a member who has an intellectual disability or a child with a physical disability, providing Family Support (services, resources, and other types of assistance) that enhance the capacity of the whole family to care for one another and to sustain and/or enhance their valued social roles as family members and as members of the community.
Serving Durham Region, including Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Port Perry and Uxbridge, and the Township of Brock including Beaverton, Cannington and Sunderland.
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Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM
VHA is a leading regional service provider that offers a range of community-based services to help seniors, people recovering from a hospital stay and people with physical disabilities to achieve their health objectives and live active lives.
For over 40 years, ParaMed Home Health Care has delivered exceptional quality health care and support services to clients in Ontario – not just in their homes – but in hospitals, assisted living centres, long-term care homes, schools and offices.
CATP is comprised of a team of Healthcare Professionals and Support Teams to provide care and support to individuals affected by opioid addiction. We strive on treating the whole person as well as the addiction. We care greatly to treat every person with the dignity and respect that they deserve on their journey to betterment.
Cedarcroft Place, established in 1990, is known for offering a warm environment for retirement living in Oshawa, Ontario.