Transitioning to adult care: Resources

Resources

There are many resources available for parents to help prepare their child to transition to adult care. Here are just a few.

Transition

Healthcare Connect - www.health.gov.on.ca/en/ms/healthcareconnect/public
Phone: 1-800-445-1822
Helps Ontarians find a family health-care provider (physicians, nurse practitioners)

211 Ontario - www.211ontario.ca
Phone: 211
Information and referral to community and social services

Got Transition.org - www.gottransition.org
Provides tools and resources on transition

Kids Help Phone - www.kidshelpphone.ca
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Provides free and confidential counselling and support for youth

Easy for You to Say: Q&As for Teens Living with Chronic Illness or Disability (2012)
Author: Miriam Kaufman, Firefly Books
Available at public libraries or through major booksellers

Transitioning to Adult Care and SickKids’ Resource Navigation Service
Supports, tools and resources related to the adult health-care system, including assistance with application and information on available resources

Finances

Ontario Disability Support Program

Ontario Works

Disability Tax Credit

Supports for adults with developmental disabilities

Developmental Services Ontario - https://www.dsontario.ca/
Adult developmental services funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) in Ontario

Community Networks of Specialized Care - http://www.community-networks.ca/
Network that supports people with a developmental disability and mental health needs and/or challenging behaviour

P4P Planning Network - http://www.planningnetwork.ca
Resource network for families in Ontario who are assisting a person living with a disability