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Does Community Living Campbellford/Brighton have Children & Youth Services?

Yes! The Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS) and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services (MCYS) fund many services for children and youth with intellectual disabilities and their families. Community Living Campbellford/Brighton (CLC/B) offers 24 hour Respite Services AND Individual Residential Care for children and youth.

Campbellford Respite Location

Who is eligible for these services?

Children & Youth Services are available to people under 18 years of age who have an intellectual disability.

Note: Community Living Campbellford/ Brighton also offers 24 hour Respite Support for adults over 18 years of age. Please contact us to learn more.

Respite Services

Respite Services provide unpaid caregivers of children with planned breaks.

This service gives caregivers a break from their regular responsibilities, a chance to re-energize, and an opportunity to pursue their own interests.

What Respite Service options are available?

Respite guests may receive services in the:

• Beautiful home settings located in Campbellford or Cobourg
• Comfort of their own home
• Community

This is a great opportunity for Respite guests to try something new and exciting based on personal choice and interest!

Respite Services at Community Living Campbellford/Brighton are available through government-funded programs AND on a fee-for-service basis.

Costs include accommodation, meals, mileage and recreation expenses (if desired) during the stay.

Individual Residential Care

Sometimes it is not possible for children and youth with an intellectual disability to live at home. A negotiated Individual Residential Care agreement is made with the natural family for the child to live in an associate home setting that is based on individual circumstances and the support required.

Individual Residential Care provides a range of services from basic accommodation, care and supervision to specialized programs for children and youth with complex needs or who are medically fragile.

How can I learn about MCYS funded support and services for Children and Youth?

To learn more about the many funded supports available for children and youth with an intellectual disability and their families, contact the nearest regional office:

Ministry of Children and Youth Services
347 Preston Street, 3rd floor Ottawa, ON K1S 2T7
Tel: 613.234.1188
Fax: 613.783.5958
Toll Free: 1.800.267.5111

Ministry of Children and Youth Services
11 Beechgrove Lane, Kingston, ON K7M 9A6
Tel: 613.545.0539
Fax: 613.536.7272
Toll Free: 1.800.646.3209
TTY: 613.536.7304

Additional information and resources can be found at www.children.gov.on.ca.