Community Partners

Community Networks of Specialized Care

The two reports below were prepared by Rice and Associates in December, 2005 for the Hamilton/Niagara and South West Regions, Ministry of Community and Social Service.

Environmental Scan

"The Environmental Scan identifies where families of individuals who have a developmental disability and mental health issue(s) and/or challenging behaviour go to receive services and support in the Hamilton/Niagara Region and the South West Region."

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Regional Solutions Report

"The purpose of this report is to summarize the findings from the Hamilton/Niagara and South West Regions (MCSS) Environmental Scan; describe how networks can be used to address the issues identified in the Scan; and propose a design for the Community Network of Specialized Care in Hamilton/Niagara and South West regions."

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