Steps
Community, Compassion, Cooperation
Mission Statement

Our goal is to provide our residents with caring, compassionate homes in the community with constant, positive support that will enrich their lives.

About Us
Supportive Therapeutic Enhanced Program Services (S.T.E.P.S.) has been operating since 2003. We are located in a rural area in Ontario that is both tranquil and beautiful.

Our program is therapeutic in nature in that it offers adults who have developmental disabilities or dual diagnoses, a consistency and predictability in their daily routine. This proves to be very beneficial, as residents tend to settle well, learn basic life skills, and acquire skills to interact with the community.

Over the years we have worked with individuals who have had among them many different disabilities and syndromes. Our individually based programs are designed as much as possible with the specific needs of residents in mind. We have available to us the consultation services of psychiatrists and a psychologist, to help us accommodate the needs of each resident.

We believe that our program has been very successful for our  residents.

Our Staff
All S.T.E.P.S. staff are qualified direct care workers. They receive on the job training as well as CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training by our on site CPI instructor, Shannon McPherson.

All staff are required to have up to date first aid and CPR training. We keep on file a police check (CPEC) for each staff member who is hired. Staff have also been trained in and follow QAM (Quality Assurance Measures)

The staff have signed a confidentiality statement so that the residents’ privacy is protected. The staff attend training courses and conferences on a regular basis so we keep up to date on any advances in the field.

Day Programs
Our day program is designed to teach residents basic life skills. It runs September to June, and is directed by Gail Lewis. We base the day program on acquiring basic living skills : focusing on stress management, daily living and social skills.

The program includes teaching daily hygiene and basic money management. Cooking classes, arts and crafts, and a greenhouse are integrated weekly into the program as well as community outings.

Individual Programs
Our individual programs are designed based on the needs of each resident .

The programs are created by the staff at S.T.E.P.S. A consulting psychologist is available to assist us with these programs after profiles and assessments have been reviewed . The consulting psychologist is also available to assist in setting up clinical goals to help each resident reach their highest potential.

S.T.E.P.S. ensures all residents have their scheduled medical and dental checkups . Various psychiatrists do medication reviews as needed. We have in place an incentive program that rewards residents for positive behaviour.

Individual Programs
Our individual programs are designed based on the needs of each resident .

The programs are created by the staff at S.T.E.P.S. A consulting psychologist is available to assist us with these programs after profiles and assessments have been reviewed . The consulting psychologist is also available to assist in setting up clinical goals to help each resident reach their highest potential.

S.T.E.P.S. ensures all residents have their scheduled medical and dental checkups . Various psychiatrists do medication reviews as needed. We have in place an incentive program that rewards residents for positive behaviour.

Activities
The location of our homes offers the residents a chance to enjoy the outdoors in a variety of ways, including going on nature walks, swimming in an in-ground pool and playing on a volleyball court.

The program also offers the residents various outings such as swimming at the beach, trips to the Kanata wave pool, going into the city for movies, concerts, trips to Senators hockey games, Blue Jay baseball games and Disney on Ice, etc.

Residences
We currently have three homes that are located in a rural setting with large yards and trails that allow the residents to enjoy the outdoors. The homes have close proximity to a small urban area, where we have access to a medical and dental facility, pharmacy, library, grocery store and bank.

The first home has two  levels, each of which accommodates  3 individuals. Both levels have bright and cheery atmospheres. Each level has a kitchen, a large living room, laundry facilities, bathroom and a private bedroom for each resident.

The second home has one level with room to accommodate six individuals. There is a kitchen, living room, school room, 2 bathrooms, laundry facilities, and six large bedrooms.

The third home is located right on the shores of Sharbot Lake. There is room to accommodate two individuals . This home has an in ground swimming pool,  kitchen, living room, bathroom, laundry facilities, and two bedrooms.

Contact Us

Shannon and Randy McPherson

Directors of S.T.E.P.S.

shannon@stepsprogram.ca

Phone

Office: (613) 201-1550

Cell: (613) 464-1068

Fax

(613) 267-5131