COVID-19 UPDATE: LRCSS return to in-person services effective Jan 17th

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 

On Monday, January 10th, 2022 our government announced the return for students to in-person learning starting on Monday, January 17, 2022. This is welcome news for many families and the community. Although the students are returning to in-person learning we still need to be diligent with monitoring for symptoms and staying home when we are sick. 

With the return of students to school; we are also going to start a gradual return of clients to service. We will be limiting our capacity in some of our services to strive for a safe return and to accommodate staff illness and absenteeism. We will still continue to provide virtual service as a preferred mode of service delivery where it is effective and appropriate. It is important to note that service cancellations may still occur due to a staff shortage. We ask for your patience and understanding as we do our best to keep everyone safe. Your clinician will be in touch with you to determine if a return to in-person service is feasible and if so discuss a return to service schedule over the coming weeks. As an agency, we reserve the right to make service hour and service delivery mode adjustments based on the evolving COVID-19 situation. 

We will be following the school guidelines for symptom screening, process and isolation requirements. We are being extremely diligent with our screening process in an effort to do our best to keep everyone safe and healthy. Our screener has been updated and will also continue to change as necessary. Please reach out to your clinician with any questions. 

Please continue to follow all guidelines outlined by Ontario Public Health to keep you and your family safe. 

Sincerely,

Sandie Hoskin Executive Director

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