Programs and Services

Social Work Services

Parenting a child with a disability has unique rewards and challenges beyond the regular activities of children. Learning about resources and finding support can at times become difficult or overwhelming for families. Grandview’s Social Work Services are here to help you.

Social Work Services are provided by Registered Social Workers and a Family Support Assistant, and are available to active Grandview clients. We are committed to supporting the psychological, social and emotional well-being of children, youth and their families while respecting individual differences and the need for confidentiality.

We offer:

  • individual and family counselling
  • crisis intervention 
  • therapeutic groups 
  • educational workshops for parents and caregivers
  • access to community services and supports
  • advocacy
  • assistance with funding

Grandview’s Social Work Services team works closely with the pre-school, school-age and adolescent clients, and families in areas that include healthcare, education and social services. They also work as a team with your child’s therapists to ensure an overall effective approach to treatment. Social Workers are assigned to various programs provided by Grandview. You can ask any member of your child’s therapy team to refer you to Social Work Services or call Grandview at 905-728-1673 or toll-free 1-800-304-6180 and ask for Social Work Services.

The Social Work Services team provides a wide range of therapeutic groups and educational workshops for current Grandview clients of all ages as well as their families. These groups and workshops provide families with tools and resources to address some common and specific needs. It also provides families with an opportunity to meet with each other, in a safe and supportive environment. 

Opportunities include: 

  • self-esteem groups for children and youth
  • sibling support groups and events
  • special education 
  • new diagnosis support
  • support groups for parents and caregivers

 

 

 

M.U.M.'s = Mothers Understanding Mothers

Grandview's Family Social Work Services team offers three M.U.M.'s support groups for parents/guardians whose children or youth are on Active client status with Grandview Children's Centre.

Pre-registration is required for attendance at all groups.

For the convenience of families, the groups are offered in two different locations at various times:

Ajax evenings

  • 1st Wednesday each month throughout the year
  • 6:30pm to 8:30pm
  • faciliated by Registered Social Worker Mandy Doherty, M.S.W., RSW
  • Mandy works with Grandview's adolescent, preschool and school-age clients and their families at our Ajax, Oshawa and North Durham Region sites
  • spaces are limited; childcare may be available but must be registered in advance
  • click here to download a flyer with dates and all details
  • for more information, or to register, contact Mandy at 905-619-6551 x 4222 or 905-728-1673 x 2354

Oshawa daytime

  • 2nd and 4th Thursday each month; Note: no meetings in July or August
  • 9:30am to 11:00am
  • facilitated by a Registered Social Worker
  • spaces are limited; childcare may be available but must be registered in advance
  • click here to download a flyer with dates and all details
  • for more information, or to register, contact 905-728-1673 x 2358 or toll-free 1-800-304-6180 x 2358

Oshawa evenings

  • 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month throughout the year
  • 6:30pm to 8:00pm
  • facilitated by Registered Social Worker Stephanie Stoddard, M.S.W., RSW
  • Stephanie works with the families of Grandview's preschool-age clients at our Oshawa site
  • spaces are limited; childcare may be available but must be registered in advance
  • click here to download a flyer with dates and all details
  • for more information, or to register, contact 905-728-1673 x 2358 or toll-free 1-800-304-6180 x 2358

Please visit the calendar of Upcoming Events located on the homepage of our website to find out what groups and workshops are currently available.