Community Living Toronto is pleased to announce the launch of BridgeWorks Clinical Services, offering specialized clinical services, consultation, skill-building programs and training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, and their families, caregivers, community agencies and professionals. 

BridgeWorks brings together expertise across behaviour analysis, developmental psychiatry, psychology, nursing and social work to provide services that are practical, evidence-informed and responsive to the needs of each person and situation. 

Services include: 

• Behaviour Services: Assessment, behaviour support planning and clinical oversight for people with complex behavioural needs. As well as third-party reviews of behaviour support plans for agencies. 
• Clinical Consultation and Specialized Reviews: Interdisciplinary consultation and specialized reviews for complex situations, including developmental psychiatry and clinical case reviews. 
• Group Skill-Building Programs: Structured programs that help participants build practical coping, social and relationship skills. 
• Training for Caregivers and Professionals: Evidence-informed training designed to strengthen the knowledge and skills of caregivers, direct support professionals and organizations. 

Backed by Community Living Toronto’s more than 75 years of experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the lifespan, BridgeWorks combines clinical expertise with a deep understanding of what effective support looks like in everyday life. 

From family homes and supported living to day programs and community environments, that experience helps BridgeWorks clinicians understand the practical realities people, families and support teams face. The result is specialized support designed to be relevant and applicable where people live, learn, work and participate in their communities. 

“At the heart of BridgeWorks is a simple idea: clinical support should feel practical, approachable and connected to everyday life. We’re bringing together our expertise and experience to help people, families and support teams find strategies that work for them, in the places and moments that matter most.” – Deanna Strazzella, Senior Director, Specialized Services 

BridgeWorks services are available to people with intellectual disabilities and families, as well as community agencies and developmental service providers. Services are available on a fee-for-service basis and the BridgeWorks team can help you explore whether existing funding may be used to purchase clinical services, including funding under the Ontario Autism Program. 

To learn more about BridgeWorks Clinical Services, available services and how to get connected, visit www.bridgeworksclinicalservices.ca