1. AccessOAP (Ontario Autism Program)
1-888-444-4530 or oap@ontario.ca
Ontario Autism Program’s Independent Intake Organization that supports those registered in the Ontario Autism Program. Offers: Foundational Family Services (learning and development, family and peer mentoring, caregiver workshops, coaching sessions, behavioural supports), Core Clinical Services (to support social and emotional development of children 1-4 years old; e.g. OT, SLP), Entry to School Program (6 month group-based skills program), and Urgent Response Services (12-week program for children and youth in need of support with behaviours and stabilizing situations; must be experiencing high risk factors).
Program Coordinator Allyesa Stewart 905-682-2776 ext. 205 or allyesa@autisumontario.com
Provides information, referrals, and support for children, youth and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Niagara Region. Offers: summer camp, events and outings, an onsite sensory room, bursaries, parent support groups and more.
3. Bethesda Community Services
To complete a referral, call Contact Niagara at 905-684-3407
Provides specialized services and support to children with special needs. Programs include developmental assessment services, behavior support services, regional Autism program and respite services.
4. Children's Services- Resource/Behaviour Consultant (Niagara Region)
905-980-6000 ext. 3897
Consultants provide specialized support to children with special needs in licensed & home childcare programs, and EarlyON Library Centres. Submit referral online.
5. Mental Health Services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Youth & Families (PAH)
416-449-9651 x 440; email pah@rockonline.ca
Provides free specialized mental health services for deaf and hard of hearing children, youth, and families and hearing children of deaf adults.
6. Hope Family Support Group- ADHD (Pathstone Mental Health)
905-688-6850
A parent/ professional-led support group for Parents and Caregivers of Children/Teens with ADHD. Meetings are free. No registration required.