About Us
WHAT’S YOUR NEXT STEP?
NextStep Support services are provided to youth and young Adults 18 years+, with a complexity of needs and circumstances and who may be diagnosed with: ASD/autism, developmental exceptionalities, ADD, FASD, ABI and/or face emotional, behavioural or social challenges. We have a range of specialized services including behavioural & educational consulting; language & communication skills development; home programming; community facilitation; respite services; as well as job specific skills training services. Our services are delivered at a location specific to each individual; including home, school, day program, or residential program.
We work towards a higher standard of living, for young adults transitioning into community and work settings. We create individualized, client centered STEPs, Structured Transition Engagement Plans, to facilitate the delivery of coordinated services, including: accommodation supports • behaviour supports • community participation supports • educational supports • employment supports.
Excellent Staff to Support You and Your Needs.
We know it's easier to learn and try new things, when you have an excellent coach, mentor or support. So, we match our members with our Excellent Staffing Supports, based on their shared interests and goals.
We use a person’s own Person Directed Plan to determine goals to support their personal development, life-long learning and life transitions.
A Community STEP
A Community STEP offers more than a place to go in the daytime. The Community STEP Program includes activities and events throughout the GTA, and helps members find their place in the community. The Community STEP Program promotes and supports:
1) Personal development
2) Community inclusion
3) Increased independence
4) Support lifelong growth
Our CLIK Initiative
Transform Your Space
Through our CLIK Initiative, we help you to figure out what you need in your environment. We help you determine, what in your environment is currently working for you and what is not.
Moreover, it doesn't matter if your space is an attic, basement, bedroom, den, room or garage, we support you with an efficient design that focuses on the way you live. So, transform your under-used spaces into beautiful, functional spaces that supports your Next Steps.
WE HAVE A NEW SPACE TO SHARE WITH YOU
We’re very excited to introduce the location of our new office at 720 Bathurst Street, the Centre for Social Innovation in the Annex community. CSI Annex is a five-story, beautifully restored brick and beam building; packed with innovators. Each of the co-working floors has a unique vibe. You can relax in the lounge with a snack from our locally sourced CSI Cafe.
“An amazing atmosphere. Everyone is extremely friendly but at the same time working hard so it keeps you motivated. Its a no-brainer option.” – Itay
SUPPORT FOR ADULTS ON THE DSO LIST
PROVIDE SOMEONE WITH A GREAT EXPERIENCE!
We want to give you the opportunity to help fund a full day of learning or activity. This will provide support to one of our members on the Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) wait list waiting to received government (passport) funding.
A donation will cover the cost of an individual for a full day; depending on their support needs.
The recipient will send you a thank you card to show their gratitude. They might send a photo or two, if he or she isn't too camera shy!
Lets support individuals with their transition into adult lifestyles, by giving them options to expand their worlds.
