
Ontario Autism Urgent Response Services supports families of children (under the age of 18) who are registered with the Ontario Autism Program who are experiencing one or more Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services defined key high-risk factors that have started or worsened in the last 14 days.
Ontario Autism Program Urgent Response Services (OAP URS) is a time-limited, rapid response service that addresses a specific need to prevent further escalation of harm to self, others or property. The service is available to individuals who are registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and meet ministry criteria for high risk factors.
OAP URS could include the following services and supports for up to 12 weeks:
Please note that URS is not a 24/7 crisis support service or a residential service, does not provide direct funding for families and is not a fast track to core clinical services in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) or other services outside the OAP.
Ontario Autism Program Urgent Response Service supports families of children 18 years and under who are registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and are experiencing one or more Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) defined key high-risk factors that have started or worsened in the last 14 days.
MCCSS high-risk factors:
Funding is provided by the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services. There is no fee for this service.
Caregivers and professionals can make a referral by calling Children’s Treatment Network ACCESS:1-866-377-0286, or visiting www.ctnsy.ca to fill out a referral form, and to find more information about the referral and program.
For more information, email: info@catulpa.on.ca
Ontario Autism Program Urgent Response Services (OAP URS) is a time-limited, rapid response service that addresses a specific need to prevent further escalation of harm to self, others or property. The service is available to individuals who are registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and meet ministry criteria for high risk factors.
OAP URS could include the following services and supports for up to 12 weeks:
Please note that URS is not a 24/7 crisis support service or a residential service, does not provide direct funding for families and is not a fast track to core clinical services in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) or other services outside the OAP.
Ontario Autism Program Urgent Response Service supports families of children 18 years and under who are registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and are experiencing one or more Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) defined key high-risk factors that have started or worsened in the last 14 days.
MCCSS high-risk factors:
Funding is provided by the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services. There is no fee for this service.
Caregivers and professionals can make a referral by calling Children’s Treatment Network ACCESS:1-866-377-0286, or visiting www.ctnsy.ca to fill out a referral form, and to find more information about the referral and program.
For more information, email: info@catulpa.on.ca