Social Work
Social Work
ONGWANADA
Social Work
In consultation with the person and family, social workers coordinate admissions and discharge, discuss placement and programming options, and contribute as part of an interdisciplinary team to individual planning.
Social workers also provide assessments, education and short-term counselling to people supported by Ongwanada, as well as those accessing developmental services within the local community.
Social workers employed by Ongwanada are required to maintain professional membership in good standing with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. The college requires that social workers within its membership comply with a code of ethics and standards of care.
Referrals for supportive counselling and/or individual education may fall within the following, or for any other appropriate matter:
- Grief and Loss
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Assertiveness Training
- Healthy Relationships/Sexuality
- Life Transitions
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Self Esteem
Social Work Eligibility
Available on a referral basis to children and adults who have a developmental disability, and to their families when the person with a disability is supported by another Ongwanada program.
For Persons 18 years of age and older:
All referrals are to go through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) which will determine eligibility and complete an assessment prior to a referral to a developmental service agency, such as Ongwanada.
For Persons under the age of 18:
Please contact our Social Work Department at: 613-548-4417 ext 3311.
Social Work Eligibility
Available on a referral basis to children and adults who have a developmental disability, and to their families when the person with a disability is supported by another Ongwanada program.
For Persons 18 years of age and older:
All referrals are to go through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) which will determine eligibility and complete an assessment prior to a referral to a developmental service agency, such as Ongwanada.
For Persons under the age of 18:
Please contact our Social Work Department at: 613-548-4417 ext 3311.
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How to Access Ongwanada Services
Learn more about how you can access Ongwanada supports and services.
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Contact the Ongwanada Team
We encourage you to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Our Organization
Specialized & Clinical Services
Our Resource Centre
Ongwanada Resource Centre
191 Portsmouth Avenue
Kingston, Ontario K7M 8A6
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Hours of operation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
Phone: 613-548-4417
Fax: 613-548-8135
Pharmacy Phone: 613-548-4417 ext. 1126/1128
Pharmacy Fax: 613-548-1563
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Charitable Business Number: 107796393RR0001
Registered Name: Ongwanada Developmental Services
