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Programs and Services
South Shore
Community Service Association operates and/or sponsors the following
specialized programs and services:
Center for Independent Living
This program is comprised of three licensed group homes, five small option units, a supervised apartment, and one respite care bed with a total capacity of 35 beds.
One of our group homes was converted from the original farm house on the property; one other is part of the larger residential complex, while the third is in the Village of Chester.
A staff of over 35 full and part-time individuals provide 24 hour care and support to the men and women living within these residential options. This operation is commonly known as Residence or our Residential Program.
Bonny Lea Farm (Day Program)
Our vocational day program provides work options for up to 40 participants who live within our residential program and participants who live at home and attend only during the day time hours.
A staff of 7.5 vocational instructors provide training and skill development opportunities, helping and teaching participants the skills necessary to perform each of the work roles.
Our current vocational project areas include: Cafeteria, Small Contracts, Wiper Project, Oils, Vinegars, Greenhouse and Gardens, Bark Mulch and Soil Enhancer, and Woodworking.
Bonny Lea Farm Greater Achievement Center
The Greater Achievement Center is comprised of the specialized and support services required to assist participants to develop their potential. Supports include augmentative communication, occupational and physical therapy style interventions, behavioral interventions, and personal counselling.
The GAC also provides additional support to the vocational program through a Broadening Options Program that offers participants vocational options within community businesses.
Center for Independent Living
This program is comprised of three licensed group homes, five small option units, a supervised apartment, and one respite care bed with a total capacity of 35 beds.
One of our group homes was converted from the original farm house on the property; one other is part of the larger residential complex, while the third is in the Village of Chester.
A staff of over 35 full and part-time individuals provide 24 hour care and support to the men and women living within these residential options. This operation is commonly known as Residence or our Residential Program.
Bonny Lea Farm (Day Program)
Our vocational day program provides work options for up to 40 participants who live within our residential program and participants who live at home and attend only during the day time hours.
A staff of 7.5 vocational instructors provide training and skill development opportunities, helping and teaching participants the skills necessary to perform each of the work roles.
Our current vocational project areas include: Cafeteria, Small Contracts, Wiper Project, Oils, Vinegars, Greenhouse and Gardens, Bark Mulch and Soil Enhancer, and Woodworking.
Bonny Lea Farm Greater Achievement Center
The Greater Achievement Center is comprised of the specialized and support services required to assist participants to develop their potential. Supports include augmentative communication, occupational and physical therapy style interventions, behavioral interventions, and personal counselling.
The GAC also provides additional support to the vocational program through a Broadening Options Program that offers participants vocational options within community businesses.