I am a member
Learn about activities, events and great overnight respite groups that you can join, with others who share your interests!
I am a parent or Guardian
Learn about day programs, services and supports for transitions into the community, the workplace and into supported living.
I am a Support Worker
Learn about training to be more successful at your job, resources to make your days better and resources for the self-employed.
WHAT’S YOUR NEXT STEP?
NextStep Support provides day, evening, weekend, and holiday programs & services for young adults with support needs. We have full-time and part-time fee per service options. Our day programs provide opportunities for engagement at local libraries, community and recreation centres, fitness centres, and a variety of city attractions and places of interest.
Our services are designed for 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 deliver our services at a location specific to each individual, whether that be at their home, school, day program, or residential program.
We create individualized, client centered STEPs (Structured Transition Engagement Plans), to facilitate the delivery of coordinated services. Our support services include: 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 you with our Excellent Staffing Supports, based on your interests and goals.
We use your own Person Directed Plan to determine the goals and scope of your support. We want to support your personal development and learning during your life transitions.
Clubhouse Day Programs
Our Clubhouse Day Programs offer more than a place to go. Our Programs support you to experience activities and events throughout the GTA, and help you find your place in the community.
Our NextSTEP Club House is within 10 minutes walking distance from a subway station, library, gym, mall, park, and is surrounded by local restaurants, shops and stores. The neighbourhood also hosts a great selection of recreation and leisure activities, including: art therapy, music therapy, outdoor skating/basketball, karaoke, billiards and games.
Prepare for Community Living through our CLIK Initiative
Transform Your Space and Prepare for your future!
We help you to figure out what you need in your environment to prepare for your future. We help you determine, through our CLIK Partners, what in your environment is currently working for you and what is not. We then design and create a space that facilitates your growth and development.
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 want to live. So, transform your under-used spaces into beautiful, functional spaces that support 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.
