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In order to access a service or agency, you must make a referral. Here is a list of services you can access according to your child’s age.
0 – School Entry
Below is a list of agencies that your child may access at this age depending on their needs. Keeping in mind that waiting lists exist, the referral should be made as soon as possible.
- Cochrane Temiskaming Children’s Treatment Centre
- Infant Development Program through the Cochrane Temiskaming Resource Centre
- Healthy Babies Healthy Children
- Special Services at Home
- Cochrane Temiskaming Extend-A-Family
- Easter Seals Society
- Community Living Children’s Services
- Child and Family Services of Timmins and District
- Other appropriate Associations depending on your child’s diagnosis
With a doctor’s referral, specialized assessments may be accessed through pediatric centers and hospitals including
- Bloorview MacMillan Children’s Centre
- Hospital for Sick Children, McMaster Children’s Hospital
- Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
*Referrals for assessments should be initiated by the age of 2 years to accommodate wait lists and ensure proper transitioning for school entry.
*Entry to school is very important. Some of the agencies listed above, can assist the family with transitioning to school at the time of your child’s registration. Please access education for more information.
Junior Kindergarten – High School
At this time, your child may require updated assessments. Below is a list of agencies that your child may access at this age depending on their needs. If you are not already involved with an agency, please keep in mind that waiting lists exist and a referral should be made as soon as possible.
- Cochrane Temiskaming Resource Centre
- Cochrane Temiskaming Children’s Treatment Centre
- Access Better Living Inc. (705) 268-2240
- Special Services at Home
- Cochrane Temiskaming Extend-A-Family
- Child and Family Services of Timmins and District
- With a doctor’s referral, specialized assessments may be accessed through pediatric centers and hospitals
*Transition between schools may occur at this age. Some of the agencies listed above, can assist the family with a transition to a new school. Please access education for more information.
High School – Adulthood
All assessments should be completed between 16-17 years. Assessments will be required to access services and supports. Please refer to the assessments section for the types of assessments available. Applications for the following should be completed prior to 18th birthday:
- Ontario Disability Support Program
- Passport Application
- Special Services at Home
Below is a list of agencies that your youth/young adult may access. Please keep in mind that waiting lists exist and a referral should be made as soon as possible.
Youth/Young adult services:
- Cochrane Temiskaming Children’s Treatment Centre
- Access Better Living Inc. (705) 268-2240
- Special Services at Home
- Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities
- Child and Family Services of Timmins and District
- Easter Seals Society
- North East Community Care Access Centre
- Cochrane Temiskaming Extend-A-Family
Adult services:
- Cochrane Temiskaming Resource Centre
- Community Living Children’s Services
- Ontario Disability Employment Support Program (ODESP)
- Ontario March of Dimes
- Other appropriate Associations depending on your youth/young adult diagnosis
- With a doctor’s referral, specialized assessments may be accessed through pediatric centers and hospitals.
*Transition between schools may occur at this age. Some of the agencies listed above, can assist the family with a transition to a new school or a post-secondary institution. Please access education for more information. At this time, your youth/young adult may have completed their education, please refer to employment for more information.
