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Frequently Asked Questions |
- What is Coordinated Information Peel?
- CIP is information on services funded by the provincial government under the Child and Family Services Act, Developmental Services Act, and information on, or linkages, to, related services.
- We have a database that filters agencies Age, Type of Disability, Type of Service. This can best meet the request of agencies.
- What is Dual Diagnosis?
- An individual with Dual Diagnosis has both a developmental handicap and mental health needs. In some other context Dual Diagnosis refers to mental illness and addiction combined.
- Who do we serve?
- We serve agencies, families and individuals with developmental disabilities by giving information on services in Peel/Halton Region for children, families, and people with developmental disabilities.
- How do families find out about services?
- Families can receive information in a variety of ways. They can call the telephone information line * Mon-Thurs 9am-6pm * Fri 9am-5pm to speak with a Certified Information and Referral Specialist. They will review your needs and provide you with a description and contact information on services available.
- How do I help my child learn?
- Agencies will help you as a parent to understand and work with your child to give him/her opportunities to learn.
- How do I talk to other people with a child who has a similar disability?
- There are many Parent Associations and Parent Support Groups available. This information is available through meetings and through internet links. Parents can go and talk in a group or use the Internet to read about others experiences.
- What happens when my child is to start elementary school?
- Information and contact numbers are on our website for both The Dufferin-Peel District School Board and The Peel District School Board. Special Needs programs exist in both Boards.
- Who can help me get a break from my family member with Special Needs? I want something that will be good for him/her as well as give me time.
- There are many agencies that offer respite care. The needs and age of clients can help determine which agency is the best to meet your needs. Call Coordinated Information Peel for appropriate numbers.
- How can I pay for the cost of the special services my family member needs? Is there assistance?
- My Doctor has told me my child has Autism/PDD/PDD-NOS/Asperger's. What is it?
- "Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life: it is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain." "Children and adults with autism typically have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, with social interactions, and leisure or play activities. They find it hard to communicate with others and relate to the outside world." (Autism Society Ontario 2001)
- One agency which can give you information on Autism is The Geneva Centre
- Other resources are listed under CIP/Autism
- My adult daughter is being released from the psychiatric unit of my local hospital. She needs a place to live? She cannot come home but needs to be supervised or she won't use her medication.
- Some Agencies serving people with Dual Diagnosis have supportive housing. Supportive housing gives the client an opportunity to learn life skills in a supervised environment.
- My pre-teen son has had a brain injury. He needs to have someone to do things with him in a group. He needs to be socialized.
- I have an elder person in my family who needs a support group and personal care.
- Call Community Care Access Centres for information and referral for all community health and support services In The Region of Peel
- Call Health Line Peel (905) 799 7700
- Call local hospitals for information on day programs.
- Our family is in crisis because of problems we are having with our child, youth, or adult family member. Can you tell us where to go?
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