Option Program through Family Service Toronto

About Options

At the Options program, we work in partnership with individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, friends and communities.

Options is dedicated to creating welcoming, inclusive communities where everyone can contribute their skills and talents. We work in the city of Toronto, supporting children and adults, their families and surrounding communities. We work with community organizations, developmental service agencies, and schools, in order to create community connections.

Our focus is on equity and inclusion and is guided by a person-directed approach, allowing us to support and empower individuals and families.

Developmental Services Toronto (DSO)

Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) is the access point for adult developmental services funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) in Ontario.

If you have a developmental disability, live in Ontario, and are 16 years old you must apply through DSO to see if you are eligible to receive adult ministry-funded supports available in your community when you reach the age of 18 years old.

When you connect with your area DSO they will help you:

• understand and complete the application process.

• determine the kind of services and supports you need.

• get access to MCCSS funded services and supports that you need when a spot is available.

• find information in your community.

If you live in the TORONTO AREA this is your area DSO:

Surrey Place Centre

1-855-372-3858

ConnectABILITY

A website and virtual community dedicated to lifelong learning and support for people who have an intellectual disability, their families and support networks.

Geneva Centre for Autism

While our buildings are closed, we are still supporting families remotely and are actively working to connect families with services that meet their current needs.

Surrey Place

Surrey Place provides specialized clinical services that are responsive to individual’s needs and promote health and well-being in the Toronto region.

We help children and adults living with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder and visual impairments reach their full potential. We offer a variety of groups and workshops for clients, families and caregivers, as well as extensive education and consultation services to community agencies.

Aptus Treatment Centre

Aptus Treatment Centre provides school supports, clinical services, community programs and residential services for people of all ages and abilities. Aptus specializes in supporting children, teens and adults who have a developmental disability, including those with a dual diagnosis mental health disorder. Aptus has 13 locations serving the GTA.

Autism Ontario

Autism Ontario is the province’s leading source of information and referral on autism, and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community. Autism Ontario aims to support and advocate for all individuals with autism across the province, regardless of race, ethnicity, income, religion or gender identity.