SUPPORT GROUPS

Facilitated by Continuity Care, Support Groups such as Senior Parent to Parent and Transitions meet to discuss and explore common issues related to having a son, daughter or sibling with a disability. Family members take comfort they are not alone, and can learn together about potential solutions.

	SENIOR PARENT TO PARENT PROGRAM   ACCESS River East - 975 Henderson Hwy (1st Thurs. of each month) Next Meeting - Thursday February 4th, 2010 @ 10:00am GuestSpeaker: TD Waterhouse - Information on Corporate Trustee Services   120 Maryland Street (3rd Thurs. of each month) Next Meeting - Thursday February 18th, 2010 @10:00am
	TRANSITIONS PARENT TO PARENT Next Meeting: Monday Feb.1st, 2010 7-9pm Guest Speaker:  Kim McIntyre-Leighton WASO (employment/day service provider)

OTHER CONTINUITY CARE PROGRAMS

Community Information and Connections Program: Continuity Care responds to requests for information and can connect families with community resources that can help. By just being there, a valuable service is provided to families of disabled persons whenever the need arises.

Outreach and Education Program: Continuity Care staff speak at conferences, schools, and rural community forums. They offer workshops on how to prepare and plan for the ongoing needs of the individual with an intellectual disability.

Family Supports Program: This program is for families who need detailed information, contacts and hands- on coaching as they navigate the social service system.

Long Term Quality of Life Support Program: Continuity Care staff is committed to keeping in contact with the individual with an intellectual disability throughout his/her lifetime to ensure the life plans set out with the parents are honored.