Social & Community Services Organizations in Kingston

Our vision is a future without ALS. Our mission is our everyday journey as an organization: We work with the ALS community to improve the lives of people affected by ALS through support, advocacy and investment in research for a future without ALS. Our values are the principles that guide our work every day: - Accountability - Collaboration - Compassion - Integrity - Resiliency - Respect

174 bed long term care home that services individuals between the ages of 18 years of age and older. There is a secure home area that caters to residents with dementia as well, there is a mixed population with a variety of ages. Arbour Heights offers many different programs such as intergenerational programs, music programs, physical activity, restorative programs, gardening, arts and creative classes, pet visits, religious programs and much more.  

ASO is a registered charity founded in 2000 by parents of children with Level 1 ASD (including those previously diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome under the DSM-IV) and concerned professionals. ASO is the only agency in Ontario, Canada that is solely devoted to serving those with Level 1 ASD, their families and other interested individuals.

We are Bereaved Families of Ontario – Kingston Region. We provide programs, services and resources based on a mutual support model to individuals, families, children, groups and communities. We are the bereaved helping the bereaved learn to live with grief. We can help the healing begin.

Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, inclusion, and meaningful connection for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Through one-to-one friendships and inclusive programming, we help build confidence, leadership skills, and a stronger sense of belonging within our communities.

Best Buddies Canada is a national registered charity that promotes inclusion by creating lasting one-to-one friendships between individuals living with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD and Autism Spectrum Disorder). There are over 383 programs across the country that serve over 11,000 people.

Vision All young people discover and achieve their full potential. Mission To provide safe, supportive spaces and positive mentoring relationships where young people experience new opportunities and develop confidence and skills for life. Site based Mentoring Programs Our SBM program requires a commitment of a minimum of a couple of hours a week, once a week for a minimum of one year from the Match date. Matches connect on site at our 1300 Bath Road Location where we have open gym space, a fitness center and indoor play structure available in the evenings.  We also have a lounge space that can be booked for crafts, board games and other lowkey activities.  Matches are also encouraged to attend our evening Big Bunch program and other potential special events the agency runs.  Site-Based Mentors are required to follow through with their commitments over the summer months. Big Bunch Programs Big bunch is an evening program that takes place weekly. This program is primarily for young people on our waitlist however some matches do attend. Volunteers join our staff team in implementing social emotional wellness programs including but not limited to nutrition, active lifestyle, & arts and crafts. Volunteers support in program implementation as well as providing valuable mentorship to participants.  Volunteers are required to commit to a minimum of one night per week. In School Mentoring Our ISM program is for Children who are referred to the program by staff at the school.  Volunteers are required to commit to meeting the young person they are Matched with once a week for an hour for the duration of the school year (typically starting in October-December until April-June).  Matches meet in a separate space set aside by the school and hangout and do puzzles, play board games and do arts and crafts.  Occasionally there may be an active space available.  School Based Group Programs Our staff team goes during school hours and runs 8-week curriculum programs focused on social emotional wellness topics like empathy, confidence, internet safety and more. Volunteers are required to commit to one program for the 8-week duration.

CNIB is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion.

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We are a nonprofit community based church in the north east end of Kingston. We serve a wide variety of people and their need.

Community Living Kingston and District advocates alongside those with an intellectual disability to experience a welcoming inclusive community in addition to providing support and services that respond to people’s goals, interests and needs.

Compassionate Communities Kingston was founded in 2017 to bring the global compassionate communities movement to Kingston. We are inspiring intergenerational compassion in our communities by providing older adults with knowledge, connection and support -- promoting vitality, purpose and a sense of wellbeing.