Our Vision
We work to create inclusive communities where people with developmental disabilities have access to the supports they need to live safely and as independently as possible.

Our Mission
The Adult Protective Services Program delivers a service which is responsive to the unique needs of adults with developmental disabilities, respecting choices and promoting full inclusion in our communities.

About our Services

The Adult Protective Services Program helps adults who have a developmental disability and who live on their own in the community. Adult Protective Services Workers (APSW) help individuals find the right supports to be able to have more independence and choice. APSW's can help people plan for their future and link with formal government funded services. Adult Protective Services is a voluntary program working to support inclusion and life goals.

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Program Objectives

• CASE MANAGEMENT: APSWs are responsible for overseeing the implementation and monitoring of the service plan to meet the needs of the person with the developmental disability.
• ADVOCACY: APSW program advocates on behalf of individuals to ensure that their rights are acknowledged and not compromised.
• EMOTIONAL SUPPORT: is provided to individuals and/or their caregiver(s) as required in all aspects of their lives.
• CRISIS MANAGEMENT: is offered when individuals in the program need assistance in adapting to and/or coping with unexpected change. It is important to note that this is NOT offered on a twenty-four hour basis, and that unexpected circumstances often interferes with, and takes priority over, scheduled appointments.
• INSTRUMENTAL COUNSELLING: The APSW program provides lifeskills assistance and/or instruction. This is offered to clients of the program who live independently and may require assistance with daily living. It can also be offered to those transitioning from home.

What we do

• We help people to find & keep community supports.

• We help people register for government-funded services.
• We help with safety concerns about living in the community.
• We help people find out what they are good at and where they need help(person centered approach) and then together we find the right supports.
• We help people make a support plan & set goals.
• We help solve problems with other services or people (eg. personal budgeting), and sometimes we bring people together, to talk about ways to solve problems.

Who can apply for our service?

• Adults with a developmental disability who are 18 years of age and over AND
• are residents of Lanark County
• live on their own in a community setting
• have no significant social supports (e.g. no other service or family to help)
• are asking for the help offered by our service

* Adults with a developmental disability may qualify if they live at home if…

• The person is moving from home to community in the near future and needs help planning.
• The person and/or their family needs a case manager to learn about and get into government funded services (e.g., day supports or residential supports).

For more information about Adult Protective Services and Supportive Employment Services in Lanark County, please contact:

Adult Protective Services Supervisor

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