Karis Disability Services

Site: Waterloo

Service: Developmental Disability Support Services

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Record #: OAK2393
Last Full Update: 02 Dec 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-783-6810
Toll Free Phone 1-866-362-6810
E-Mail chwestinfo@karis.org
Website www.karis.org
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Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Karis Disability Services (formerly Christian Horizons) is a non-profit, developmental services organization operating in Ontario and Saskatchewan, serving 3,000 people in over 70 communities.
Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Funding Provincial - Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services ; Donations

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Services for people with developmental disabilities and their families include:

  • supported independent living 
  • community participation supports
  • LifeShare / Host Family support
  • passport & personal funding programs 
  • group living with 24 hour supervision

Residences in Oakville:

  • three 24 hour supervised group living locations - two are wheelchair accessible 
  • one supported and partially supervised independent living program operates in two separate locations
  • day program offering recreational, sensory and community activities

Residences in rural Halton:

  • three 24-hour group living locations, with an emphasis on specialized treatment, in the Milton and Acton areas
Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility Ages: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Adults with a developmental disability
Application

Contact Halton Support Services at 905-849-8000
Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Waterloo Region
Address & Map
Waterloo, ON
Mailing Address c/o Waterloo Office 
26 Peppler St 
Waterloo, ON N2J 3C4
Physical Access Not Applicable - Mailing address

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Disabilities ; Health Care ; Housing / Shelter
HCSD Sub Heading Advocacy for People with Disabilities ; Health & Developmental Disabilities ; Health and Developmental Disabilities ; Supportive Housing
Service Categories Adult Day Programs ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs ; Supportive Housing for People with Disabilities ~ Developmental Disabilities

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