Compass Community Services
Access Information and Referral for Developmental Services (AIR)
- Description
- Access Information & Referral (AIR) at Compass Community Services acts as the single point of access to developmental services for children and youth in Guelph and Wellington County. As such, AIR will collect information and determine eligibility for children and youth under the age of 18 for Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services (MCCSS) funded developmental service programs. Also provide information and assistance in accessing developmental services to parents and care providers of children between the ages of birth and 18 years. Provides information to community members and professionals regarding developmental supports and services in our regions.
- Comments
- Telephone Support open on all public holidays.
Administrative office is Closed from Christmas Day through New Years Day. - Eligibility
- Eligibility and access to MCCSS funded developmental services for children is based on psychological and/or medical assessment documentation as well as the individual must live within Guelph / Wellington County. It is important to note that the applicant must provide proof of immigration status or citizenship in Canada.
In determining eligibility for an intellectual disability, AIR requires evidence of a DSM-5 diagnosis as provided within a psychological assessment. These reports must include commonly accepted instruments and assessments tools in determining the diagnosis.
In determining eligibility for an autism spectrum disorder, AIR requires evidence of a DSM-5 diagnosis as provided within a medical or psychological assessment report/letter specifying level(s) of severity. *Please note that medical letters that only include a diagnostic statement are not sufficient to confirm a child's eligibility for AIR services. Medical documentation must include commonly accepted instruments and assessments tools in determining the diagnosis.
A diagnosis of Global Developmental Delay (GDD) does not meet criteria for AIR eligibility. The one area of exception is/are children who present with severe/profound delays in their development. Please visit Kids Ability at www.kidsability.ca/referrals for further information if a GDD diagnosis is present. - Application Process
- All information on the application process available on line. Referral form must be completed and all accompanying documentation as requested.
- Toll Free
- 1-800-307-7078 menu option 4
- Office
- 519-824-4015
- Fax
- 519-824-3598
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- 20 Shelldale Cres
Guelph, ON, N1H 1C8
Canada - Languages
- English
- Contact
- AIR coordinator ,
- Director, Support Services
- Will Wycherley
Phone: 519-824-2431 - Fees
- Free
- Documents Required
- Documentation required: Completed referral form (see link on line), proof of your immigration status or citizenship in Canada, custody documentation if applicable, all consents, documentation in the form of an assessment report/letter which confirms a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder and/or an intellectual disability is required.
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
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- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Updated On
- December 22, 2023
- Address
- 20 Shelldale Cres
Guelph, ON, N1H 1C8
Cross street: Dawson Rd and Willow Rd
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon9:00 am to 5:00 pmTue9:00 am to 5:00 pmWed9:00 am to 5:00 pmThu9:00 am to 5:00 pmFri9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm - Service Area(s)
- Guelph
- Wellington County
