14-August-2020 - WHITBY - This spring, Lake Ridge Community Support Services (LRCSS) received word that it received a three-year, $549,000 Grow grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to launch an evidence-based treatment program called, “Facing Your Fears” in Durham Region. This program is intended to support children with children and adolescents from ages eight to 12 diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Currently, within Durham Region, there are over 1400 families with children diagnosed with ASD waiting for behavioural and emotional regulation support. High rates of comorbid mental health issues in children with ASD are a growing concern for families. Thanks to the Grow grant from OTF, LRCSS will be able to provide clinical treatment to children struggling with significant anxiety, build the capacity of parents through knowledge transfer and skills development, and address the current need for mental health support within Durham Region.

Lake Ridge Community Support Services is committed to helping children, youth and adults with ASD and/or intellectual disabilities maximize their potential in the community through applied behaviour analysis. If you wish to enquire about programs that Lake Ridge Community Support Services offers, or get more information about the upcoming Facing Your Fears program, please visit the website at: www.lrcss.com

The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Government of Ontario and is one of Canada’s leading granting foundations. OTF awarded $115 million to 644 projects last year to build healthy and vibrant communities in Ontario.