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Teens with additional needs

There are a variety of programs and services in Halton Region for children and teens with additional needs. Community agencies are committed to quality services that are based on current research and practices.

• Community Living Burlington (external link)
  Support and services to children, youth and adults who have developmental disabilities and their families.
• Community Living North Halton (external link)
  Support and services to children, youth and adults with special needs and their families.
• Community Living Oakville (external link)
  Support and services to children, youth and adults who have developmental disabilities and their families.
• Developmental Services Ontario (external link)
  Helps adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers connect to services and supports in their communities.
• ErinoakKids (external link)
  Comprehensive range of family-centered treatment, rehabilitation and support services to children with disabilities and their families.
• Halton Support Services (external link)
  Coordinates community services and supports for children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities and their families, to live in and be active members of the community.
• Ontario Health atHome – Burlington (external link)
  Provides coordination to access health care support at home, at school, or in the community. Referrals through school required for in-school services.
• Ontario Health atHome – Mississauga Halton (external link)
  Provides coordination to access health care support at home, at school, or in the community. Referrals through school required for in-school services.
• Parents and caregivers - School Mental Health Ontario (external link)
  Resources for parents and caregivers on children’s mental health.
• Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK) (external link)
  A child and youth mental health agency that provides services to children from birth to 17 and their families, such as individual and group counseling, and walk-in clinics.
• Special Education Laws and Policies (external link)
  Overview of special education policies, regulations, and resource documents for schools in Ontario.
• Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services (external link)
  Offers a comprehensive range of mental health and autism services for children, youth, adults, and their families.

School board

• Halton Catholic District School Board - Parent page (external link)
• Halton District School Board - Parent page (external link)
• Pathways - HCDSB / HDSB (external link)
  Resource to help parents and students learn about specialized high school programs and post-secondary options.
• Conseil Scolaire Catholique MonAvenir - High school academic program (external link)
• Conseil Scolaire Viamonde - Parent page (external link)