Kerry's Place Autism Services

Community Services

Record #: CDR0155
Last Modified: 30 Apr 2019
Last Full Update: 30 Apr 2019

Phone

Office Phone 905-457-1130
Fax 905-457-1157
After Hours Phone 905-457-1130 Answering machine

Address/Location Info

Address 71 West Drive W, Unit 28 
Brampton, ON L6T 5E2
Located In Community Brampton
Accessibility Partially Accessible

Description/Eligibility/Service Details

Description Nonprofit organization with a network of community services for children and adults living with Autism Spectrum Disorder; committed to enhancing the quality of life of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, through innovative supports, expertise, collaboration and advocacy. 
 
Community Services Program: 
Provides consultation and support to individuals, families, schools and other agencies regarding the issues surrounding the Pervasive Developmental Disorder Spectrum. Consultation and teaching focuses on behavioural supports, communication strategies, life and social skills, long term planning and school advocacy. Families and individuals can access support groups, workshops, employment support services and social groups for children, teens and adults. Resource centres offer an array of books, articles and access to computers as well as some sensory toys and items. 
 
Respite Services: 
A variety of respite services may be available to children, adults and families within catchment area. 
 
Operates centres at the following locations: 
Brampton Resource Centre 
71 West Dr., Unit 28 
Brampton 
905-457-1130 
Serving Peel and Halton  
 
Mississauga Resource Centre  
6535 Millcreek Dr., Unit 65 
Mississauga 
905-363-1111  
Satellite to the Brampton office 
Serving Peel and Halton 
 
North Mississauga Resource Centre 
6660 Kennedy Road, Unit 6 
Mississauga, Ontario 
905-293-9788 
Serving Peel and Halton 
 
Wellington Resource Centre 
400 Elizabeth St. Unit I 
Guelph Ontario 
519-763-5812 
Serving Wellington County 
 
Dufferin Resource Centre 
15 Elizabeth St. U12 
Orangeville 
519- 940-3590 
Serving Dufferin County 
 
Call for more details about specific programs offered in each area.
Hours Mon - Fri. 8:30am - 4:30pm
Areas Served Dufferin County ; Halton Region ; Peel Region ; Wellington County
Eligibility All ages; must have a diagnosis under Pervasive Development Disorder spectrum/Autism Spectrum Disorder
Application Referrals made by individuals, families, or professionals
Fees None
Languages English ; French

Contact Information

Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kerrys-Place-Autism-Services/106809869347752 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kerrysplace 
Website: www.kerrysplace.org/Public/Home.aspx
Website www.kerrysplace.org
Primary Contact Colleen Ashmore-Miehm, Director Community Services; Email: Colleen.Ashmore-Miehm@kerrysplace.org
Primary Executive Tracy Mansell, Regional Director; Email: tracy.mansell@kerrysplace.org

Other Info

Funding Provincial - Ontario. Ministry of Community and Social Services; Ministry of Children and Youth Services ; Donations
Service Level (50) Non Profit

Subjects

Subjects Autism ; Behavioural disorders ; Dual diagnosis disabilities ; Life skills training ; Parenting support ; Respite care ; Support groups
Service Categories Autism Spectrum Disorder ; Disability Associations ~ Autism Spectrum Disorder ; Life Skills Education ~ Autism Spectrum Disorder ; Parenting/Family Support Groups ~ Autism Spectrum Disorder ; Respite Care