Basic Needs Guide

Life Skills Training

Life skills such as shopping, money management, and communication are very important tools to fulfilling your basic needs. There are programs that provide life skills training to prepare you for independent living. Some of these programs are geared to specific populations such as teens or individuals with disabilities, and others are more general.

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Resources

Argus Residence for Young People

Cambridge
phone: 623-7991 (men), 650-0452 (women)

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Focus for Change

108 University Ave E, Waterloo
phone: 885-0300

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Focus for Change

150 Main St, 4th Flr, Cambridge

John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington, Youth Programmes, Attendance Centre Programme

310 Charles St E, Kitchener
phone: 743-6071

John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington, Youth Programmes, Attendance Centre Programme

Cambridge Place, 3-73 Water St N, Cambridge
phone: 622-0815

Lutherwood, Mental Health Services, Betty Thompson Youth Centre, Non-Residential Client Program

41 Weber St W, Kitchener
phone: 749-1450 ext 240

Waterloo Region District School Board, Alternative Education Programs, New Dawn School

90 Fairfield Ave, Kitchener
phone: 742-5332

Young Women's Christian Association of Kitchener-Waterloo, Housing, Mary's Place

84 Frederick St, Kitchener
phone: 744-0120
crisis: 744-0120

Life Skills Training for People with Disabilities

Community Living Cambridge, Vocational and Alternate Day Programming, ARC Industries

466 Franklin Blvd, Cambridge
phone: 621-0680

Elmira and District Association for Community Living, Vocational/Lifeskills Program

146 Church St, Elmira
phone: 669-1567

K-W Habilitation Services, Vocational and Developmental Services, Adult Developmental Services

115 University Ave E, Waterloo
phone: 884-8080

Participation House - Waterloo-Wellington, The Opportunity Centre

607 King St W, Ste 5A, Kitchener
phone: 576-1134