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LAMBTON COLLEGE. FUTURES.YOUTH CAREER EMPLOYMENT
P.O. Box 969,
Sarnia
N7T 7K4
542-7751 Ext.596
332-6583
The Futures Program offers alternatives to young people who want to work. Futures provides up to sixteen weeks of pre-employment preparation during which participants learn basic work skills, or a maximum of sixteen weeks on-the-job training. Youth taking part in the Futures Program are paid $125 per week. For further information or an application form contact Lambton College.

LAMBTON COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED.(Administration)
P.O. Box 1210, 339 Centre St.
Petrolia
NON 1RO
882-0933
882-3386

The Lambton County Association for the Mentally Handicapped is a professional non-profit organization committed to supporting people who have developmental disabilities to be participating and contributing members of the community.

MAPLE STREET CHILDREN'S HOME The Maple Street Children's Home is a specialized home that provides care for children with moderate, severe or profound developmental delays, often accompanied by physical and/or sensory handicaps. The home is licensed for seven long term spaces and one short term space. The primary purpose is to provide an environment where each child can indeed feel at home, accepted and safe. Expert care is provided and stimulation, development, and training are all woven into the fabric of daily living. The child is the focal point of the home. Eligibility Criteria: *the child will be between six and twenty-one years of age. *be living in or originating from the Lambton/Sarnia area. If there is available space others may be considered. *be able to have their health needs met at the residence and in the community within the available staffing, equipment and framework. *be enrolled and able to participate in a day program. *be compatible with the other children in the home. Fee: As of March, 1994 the cost of care for anyone under the age of 18 is set at $10.00 per day for short term care. Anyone over the age of 18 will be charged the current adult per diem rate of $26.90 as set by the Ministry of Community and Social Services. The cost of long term care is set at a different rate and will be worked out with the family.

SUPPORT SERVICES - 882-2811 In addition to the services offered at Maple Street Children's Home the Association also offers a wide variety of support services to individuals and their families. Case Coordination: This service is offered to families who are not already involved with one service provider. The Community Services Coordinator of the Lambton County Association will assist the family with developing a Personal Support Plan for an individual. This involves assisting the family and individual in developing and meeting short term goals as well as planning for long term goals. The Community Services Coordinator will provide the family with information on other services that are available within the community and advocate for those services if needed. Advocacy: The Lambton County Association for the Mentally Handicapped will act as an advocate for any individual or family who is having difficulty having their voices heard or their needs met. Liaison to other Support Services: The Association is cognizant of the need to exchange information and expertise with other support providers and services within Lambton County and South West Ontario. Assessments: The Association provides assessment services in all of their programs. The assessments are usually completed over a four week period and are used to ascertain the most suitable support services for an individual. Respite Services: Respite services are offered at the Maple Street Children's Home. The time is useful in providing parents with relief and the children with socialization and companionship with their peers. As the respite services are high in demand it is advisable to call as much in advance as possible. Respite is usually booked several months in advance so that suitable planning can be arranged. Crisis Response Team: The Crisis Response team was established to assist individuals affiliated with L.C.A.M.H. services when a crisis occurs and to aid in securing community resources as needed outside of the services provided by the Association. The L.C.A.M.H. Crisis Response Team assists with the practical aspects of the crisis situation and provides support to the individual, their families and the support staff. Sarnia-Lambton Crisis Committee: The Lambton County Association for the Mentally Handicapped is a member of the Sarnia-Lambton Crisis Committee. The Association's and Committee's role is to provide necessary supports to individuals who live in the community and need immediate intervention to ensure their personal safety, the safety of others and to thwart the breakdown of residential placements. The committee will pool their resources to develop a plan of action to assist the individual on a temporary basis until such time that other resources can be put in place. Special Services at Home: The Lambton County Association for the Mentally Handicapped is committed to the concept that support should be provided in the child's home. Supports coming into the home should be as flexible as possible in order to meet the needs of the child and their family. L.C.A.M.H. has become a sponsor of the Special Services at Home in Lambton County. Special Services at Home is intended to provide support to individuals living at home with their families and to families caring for a child who has a disability. The Association will assist the individual and their family by; assisting with the application process, making the appropriate referral to the Southwest Regional Centre Sarnia office to receive funding for these services, and by hiring a support worker through a purchase of services agreement.

LAMBTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
200 Wellington Street, P.O. Box 2019,
Sarnia,
N7T 7L2
336-1500
336-0992

PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT This department, staffed by a psychologist, psycho-educational counsellors and psychometrists, provides assessment, consultation and counselling services upon request of principals and parents. The psycho-educational counsellor also serves as an attendance counsellor.

STUDENT SERVICES Each secondary school has a student services department staffed by guidance counsellors. Counsellors are available to assist students in resolving personal, social and academic concerns. All discussions between a counsellor and a student are in strictest confidence.

SCHOOL NURSES School nurses from the Lambton Health Unit provide counselling to students upon request. School nurses are available on a demand basis at all elementary schools, and are assigned to each secondary school. To arrange an appointment, students may contact the Student Services Department or call the Health Unit at 383-8331. The following are just a few of the topics that secondary school students may wish to discuss in confidence with the school nurse: *communication with others*relationships *conflict resolution*safety *drugs and alcohol*self-esteem *fitness and exercise*sexuality *abuse, rape, violence, assault*smoking *HIV/AIDS information*stress management *medical concerns*suicide prevention *nutrition, eating disorders*parenting *pregnancy

SPECIAL SERVICES OFFERED: Behavioural Disorders i)At the elementary level, Psycho-Educational Counsellors serve the needs of students who are referred by principals for ongoing educational counselling. ii)At the elementary level, students who are presenting behavioural concerns in the school setting, may be referred to the Behaviour Resource Team, comprised of a Behaviour Resource Teacher, the Special Education Supervisors, the Psycho-Educational Counsellors, Behaviour Educational Assistants. The Team will assist the school staff in the development of a Behaviour Management Plan. iii)Secondary school students with mild/moderate behavioural disorders referred by a principal are included in the caseload of the Psycho-Educational Counsellors. iv)Students at both the elementary and secondary level, who present persistent and specific behavioural concerns which affect educational performance may be referred to an I.P.R.C. and supported through a Resource program or placement in a Special Education Program. v)Certain secondary students may benefit from placement in the Alternative Learning Program for Students (ALPS). vi)Those severely disordered students for whom no suitable placement in Lambton County can be found will be referred to Child and Parent Resource Institute in London (C.P.R.I., 600 Sanatorium Road, London, Ontario N6H 3W7, 519-471-2540). (see listing # 134) Hearing Impairment i)Trained teachers of the hearing impaired provide itinerant programs to hearing impaired students at elementary and secondary levels. These teachers assess, develop and implement speech, language, auditory training and remedial programs. ii)Students identified as profoundly deaf are usually referred to The Robarts School in London, Ontario or another provincial school. Alternative Educational Program grants are available from the Ministry of Education and Training, 1090 Highbury Ave., London, Ontario N5Y 4V9, (519) 453-4400 for profoundly deaf students who are best educated by remaining in their local schools. The Robarts School also provides support services to The Lambton County Board of Education for all hearing impaired students. (see listing # 146) Visual Impairment i)A trained teacher of the blind provides itinerant braille instruction to students. The braille instruction is provided through contact on a minimum basis of at least 76 minutes per day. Alternative Educational Program grants are available from the Ministry of Education and Training for students who are braille users or potential braille users. The service is in lieu of placement at W. Ross Macdonald School, Brant St., Brantford, Ontario N3T 3J9, (519) 759-0730. (see listing # 148) ii)Blind students in the elementary and secondary schools for whom the itinerant service is considered to be inappropriate, may be referred to W. Ross Macdonald School in Brantford for residential placement and programming. iii)Low vision students are monitored throughout the school year. Informal testing, the securing of braille and large print texts, computer software and other resource materials are supplied upon request. The Low Vision Clinic, University of Waterloo may provide resources and assessments for the low vision students. Autism Provision of service for elementary students, identified as autistic, will be provided in a regular school setting at Lakeroad, Hanna or Wyoming, or through a withdrawal program, supported by the Behaviour Resource Teacher and the Special Education Supervisor. At the secondary level, students are integrated whenever possible with Resource support or placed in Special Class settings at Alexander MacKenzie School, St. Clair Secondary School or Lambton Central Collegiate and Vocational Institute. Referral to CPRI in London is also an option for student(s) identified as autistic. Speech and Language Impairments The Lambton County Board of Education provides service for Speech/Language disorders in both elementary and secondary schools where the student's disorder does not have a medical basis. Specially trained Communication Disorder Assistants (C.D.A.) and/or Speech/Language Pathologists (S.L.P.) may do assessments, provide direct service to the students, monitor or provide indirect service via teachers, parents or educational assistants. Service may be provided up to once per week in the student's local school. Support may also be available from Home Care, Sertoma Child & Youth Centre, Rotary Children's Place and private practice. As a general rule, the student may only receive service from one facility at a time. Learning Disabilities i)Students who are identified as Learning Disabled (with a mild/moderate learning disability) may be placed in the Resource Program on a needs basis. ii)Each Secondary School is staffed with a Resource Teacher (teacher qualified with Special Education certification) to provide support programming for learning disabled students on a Resource/Withdrawal basis. iii)Another option for certain students is placement in the Alternative Learning Program for Students (ALPS). iv)The Amethyst School in London provides assessment, support services, and residential programming for severely learning disabled students. (see listing # 143) Program for the Academically Challenged i)Elementary students who demonstrate slower intellectual development, or have a combination of different exceptionalities may receive assistance through part-time placement in a special education program, depending on their needs. ii)Alexander MacKenzie Secondary School maintains special education programs for students requiring more intensive resource supports and programming. Lambton Central Collegiate and Vocational Institute also offers a limited number of basic level courses. Physical Challenges When necessary, minor alterations to washroom facilities are made in elementary schools and secondary schools, if such pupils are integrated into regular classroom settings. Because of the adaptations to the facilities, St. Clair Secondary School, East Lambton Secondary School, North Lambton Secondary School, Lambton Central Collegiate and Vocational Institute and Sarnia Collegiate Institute and Technical School serve physically challenged pupils who register in general or advanced level courses. Alexander MacKenzie Secondary School is accessible to students taking general or basic level courses. Multihandicaps (Medically Fragile) In most cases, this category or exceptionality is served through special education programming within a school. Whenever possible, attempts are made to integrate these individuals. (These students are often supported in their placement by Home Care). Bridgeview School, Wyoming School, Alexander MacKenzie School and Lambton Central Collegiate Vocational Institute all offer special class placements for medically fragile pupils. In addition, the option of placement in a provincial school may be considered. Program for the Developmentally Challenged (Elementary and Secondary) i)The present organization of facilities and resources is designed to provide programs for developmentally challenged pupils in either our special need classes or designated schools or integrated class setting within regular schools. ii)Special needs classes are located at Hanna Memorial School, Wyoming Public School, St. Clair Secondary School, Lambton Central Collegiate and Vocational Institute, and Alexander MacKenzie Secondary School. Program for the Gifted i)At the elementary level, the gifted program operates on a school based model, which includes time for students to be withdrawn from the regular classrooms, as well as classroom time engaged in appropriate activities. Resource teachers will provide the learning experiences associated with this delivery model, in co-operation with principals, classroom teachers and teacher-librarians. A Resource teacher in Gifted Education will assist schools with programming and co-ordination of out of school activities for identified students. ii)The Gifted Education program in secondary school is the responsibility of the principal. Variations in programming may result from differences in physical and human resources, community resources, and the credit needs and expectations of individual students and parents. Other Services i)Hospital Instruction Students who are confined to a hospital setting may receive individual instruction from a qualified instructor. ii)Home Instruction Students who are confined to their homes due to illness or an inability to attend school may be given instruction at home on an individual basis to a maximum of 6 hours per week by a qualified instructor. English as a Second Language (ESL) ESL is available on a limited basis at all elementary and secondary schools. Both Parkview and High Park Schools in the City of Sarnia have a half-time ESL Teacher assigned to provide specialized instruction. St. Clair Secondary School provides ESL instruction for secondary aged students. In the County elementary schools, there is one itinerant teacher who works in schools where there are students requiring ESL instruction. The George Perry Adult Learning Centre also provides ESL classes for adult students. To register any students or for information about ESL programs please telephone 383-8787.

LAMBTON COUNTY 4-H ASSOCIATION
Box 730,
Petrolia,
NON 1RO
882-0180

The primary purpose of the 4-H program is the personal development of Ontario youth. The 4-H Motto is Learn To Do By Doing. There are both livestock and lifeskills clubs open to boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 21 years on January 1 of the club year. Beef, dairy, rabbits, goats, sheep, swine, poultry and horses are livestock clubs. Cooking, sewing, crafts, finances and outdoor skills are all part of the lifeskills clubs. Projects include something for everyone. 4-H clubs are required to have a minimum of six eligible members and one volunteer leader per club. Each project consists of six meetings approximately 2 hours in length. They are held weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly depending on the project. Members must attend 4 of the 6 meetings plus the achievement program to receive their project plaque. There is an annual $10.00 membership fee. The project manuals are supplied free of charge from the Ontario 4-H Association. 4-H members can look forward to: making new friends; sharing ideas; acquiring new knowledge; enjoying recreational activities; developing self confidence and leadership skills; and participating in decision making.

LAMBTON COUNTY ROMAN CATHOLIC SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD
430 Christina St. S.,
Sarnia,
N7T 2N8
336-6139
336-5160

STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT The Student Services Department offers a wide range of assessment, consultative, programming, counselling and referral services in order to assist both parents and school personnel in meeting the special needs of their children. Psycho-educational personnel provide consultative and assessment services for pupils who have complex learning, behavioural, social or emotional needs. This typically entails conducting an in-depth assessment of the child in order to provide information about his/her style or rate of learning as well as to determine the presence and nature of any specific learning exceptionality. Social, behavioural and emotional assessments may also be conducted and play an important role in academic and behavioural program development and placement decisions. Speech and Language Services consist primarily of the assessment of students' language learning needs and consultation to teaching and resource personnel regarding interventions designed to assist the child in overcoming these difficulties. A comprehensive screening program for JK and SK students helps to identify the child 'at risk' for speech and language learning difficulties. Teacher and parent consultation suggest activities geared towards remediating the particular and unique problem experienced by the child. Social Work Services help identify and work in resolving those social and emotional difficulties which interfere with a student's adjustment and achievement in school. Social work involvement may involve short-term counselling, crisis intervention and on-going monitoring, with long-term counselling referred to local community agencies or private practitioners. The Social Workers act as a link between the school and the special concerns of students and their parents and attempt to help children, parents and teachers through direct intervention in response to crises, assessment of problem situations, their knowledge and access to community resources, their consultation to teachers around the child's specific needs and through their advocacy and implementation of prevention programs. The School Social Workers also act as Attendance Counsellors and attempt to determine the causes of pupil absenteeism and act as resource persons in matters pertaining to the family life and the social adjustment of the students.

SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS Students Who Have Social, Emotional or Behavioural Problems Students with various emotional or social problems are serviced directly through a number of different approaches. In terms of educational needs, these children have access to the same special education resources as children with other exceptionalities. As well, in order to address the specific emotional or social needs of these students, the Student Services Department has specialized staff (Social Workers and Psychoeducational staff) trained to assess these needs and formulate a course of action to assist in the amelioration of these difficulties. A special classroom has been set up in order to provide a more intensive setting for students with more severe behavioural difficulties. This classroom is designed to offer a transitional period of adjustment in cases where a student, upon returning from a specialized setting (e.g., CPRI) or whose behaviour is deteriorating, needs a more structured setting. Students Who Have Pervasive Development Disorders Due to the fact that there are very few students who have Pervasive Development Disorders, such as Asperger's Disorder, Rhett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder and Autism, specific programs have had to be designed within the existing special education model in order to address these children's needs. For the most part, assistance regarding the development of programs for these children is provided by consulting personnel from the Child and Parent Research Institute (C.P.R.I.). Students Who Have Hearing Impairments An Itinerant Teacher of the Hearing Impaired is currently provided by this board in order to deliver individual tutorial assistance to students with hearing impairment on a regular basis. Students in this program are those whose hearing impairment is such that it interferes with their ability to learn unless extra assistance and adaptations are made. The primary focus of this program is upon the development of speech/language and auditory skills, signing, when appropriate. As each child's needs in this area are different, the frequency and duration of the individual sessions vary with each child. The teacher who delivers this program also has responsibility for facilitating the student's integration by advising and supporting the classroom teacher, and by supplying amplification devices, when warranted. The Itinerant Teacher of Hearing and Vision Impaired may be involved in working as part of a school team with classroom teachers, Program Resource teachers, Educational Assistants and Interpreters to support the student with Hearing Impairment. Typically, the student will participate in this program to some extent throughout his/her school career. Students Who Have Learning Disabilities Students identified as learning disabled present as a rather heterogeneous group in that they vary in regards to both the severity and nature of their disability. As well, these learning problems are exhibited across the entire age range of pupils within this board. Consequently, a variety of service models has been implemented in order to take these differences into account. The majority of students remain within their home school and receive the assistance of the Program Resource teacher and may be withdrawn to the Special Education classroom. This method allows the child to remain in his/her age-appropriate grade level and partake of mainstream curriculum with modifications due to the limitations imposed by the particular disability. Pupils admitted to learning disability programs should fit the Ministry's definition of learning disabilities. According to the Board's interpretation of this definition, there should be evidence that the child has measured overall average intelligence, but is achieving significantly below his intellectual potential in some, if not all, areas of academic work. The needs of some students with Learning Disabilities may be adequately met by the classroom teacher by adaptations of the regular program. Others may be served by the Program Resource teacher providing support in the child's classroom. For some specific programming needs it may be necessary to withdraw the student for a specific time period to achieve pre-defined program outcomes. At the secondary level, students with specific learning disabilities may be assisted through the Resource program. The goal of this program is to provide tutorial and remedial assistance for exceptional students who are for the most part enrolled in regular mainstream courses but due to a specific learning handicap may need reinforcement or alternate methods for learning the course material. The Special Education Resource Teacher monitors each exceptional student's progress through the secondary school and provides assistance to the student and/or teacher where necessary. Students With Speech and Language Disorders Children with speech or language disorders are most frequently serviced by the Board's Speech and Language Pathologists in an attempt to correct or offset the specific deficit. Typically, these children receive an in-depth assessment of their language processing capabilities. As language problems can significantly impact upon the child's acquisition of academic skills some of these children have been identified as learning disabled and are serviced by the home school Program Resource teacher. In these cases, as well as for children with articulation difficulties, the Speech and Language Pathologist may assist the teachers by suggesting remedial programming designed to interface with the child's academic program. Students With Advanced Intellectual Abilities The Program Resource Teacher in conjunction with the classroom teacher differentiate the regular program by adding breadth and depth, not just requesting more of the same work to be completed by the student. The program resource teacher, along with the classroom teacher, the student and parents should be in the best position to make programming decisions which will capitalize on the student's interests and strengths. The school based program allows for maximum flexibility at the school. The Program Resource teacher may provide specific programs for Early Years, Formative Years and Transition Years within the school. These programs may vary in duration. Classroom teachers with a particular interest or talent may be relieved of teaching duties to provide a school based Enrichment and Gifted Program. In addition to daily differentiated programming, Gifted students can take part in the System Congregated Program. These weeks are held in a central location and revolve around a specific theme. Five spots are reserved in each program for identified Gifted students. Gifted students may participate in one congregated week per term. Students With Developmental Disabilities For the most part, the student who is Intellectually Challenged is served through involvement with the home school Program Resource teacher. This, again, allows the child the benefits of remaining within his/her home school and being integrated/included in the regular classroom. In some cases, those children thought to be best served in a more intensive program of academics or life skills are referred for placement in one of the self-contained Special Education classrooms. Students Who Are Visually Impaired Assistance is provided to those students, in regular or Special Education classes, whose vision problem is severe enough to inhibit optimal academic performance. These students range from those with low vision who require the use of visual aids, to those who are totally blind. Special Education staff and an Itinerant Teacher of the Vision Impaired are available to assist the schools in providing special equipment, assistance in vision related problems and facilitating the integration of the student. Students Who Are Physically Disabled Physically handicapped children who do not have specific and severe learning problems are maintained in the regular classroom in order to provide the opportunities of the most enabling environment. Provisions are made in the schools to meet the needs of these children by making proper and accessible toiletting facilities, ramps, computers, special desks, ambulatory devices and other specialized equipment available where possible. In some cases, this equipment will be provided and paid for through the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) offered through the Ministry of Health. In conjunction with the Ministry of Health there are specific support services designed to meet the physical/medical needs of children so that they can be maintained in a traditional school setting and access services during school time. The School Care Services Program offers the services within the school of Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists and Nutritionists so that these children will not be excluded from school on a regular basis. Such services as support for catheterization, administration of medication and the various therapies (physio, occupational and speech) are offered through this program. Some children with severe physical handicaps can be maintained in the regular classroom only by providing extra adult assistance. Currently, educational assistants have been employed extensively for this purpose.

SYSTEM PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS Behaviour Resource Program The Behaviour Resource Program is a Special Education Placement for children who have significant social, emotional or behavioural problems which interfere with their ability to benefit from the regular classroom. This placement is designed to address the educational and social needs of these pupils through specific program interventions in these areas. The goal of the BRP is to have the pupils return to a regular or typical classroom setting as soon as possible. Although the pupil may begin the BRP fully withdrawn from the regular classroom he/she will be integrated on a part-time basis when it is believed that he/she will be able to succeed in this setting. The focus of the program is on the development of each student's academic and social/behavioural skills through specific programming employing the following: academic remediation; behaviour modification; social skill training; co-operative learning; cognitive behaviour modification; recreational opportunities and field trips. The Behaviour Resource Program is staffed with a teacher who has Special Education qualifications and specific training and background experience working with behaviour problem children. Behaviour Resource Facilitators should, as well, have training and experience in designing and implementing behaviour management programs with special needs students. The Behaviour Resource Facilitator will be instrumental in assisting with the integration of the students back into the regular classroom both at the host and the home schools. Other Student Services staff (e.g. psychology, speech pathology, special education and social work) will be available to assist in terms of performing assessments, recommending programs, providing family support and liaisoning with community agencies and resources. Total Communication and Developmentally Handicapped Programs Secondary Level The Secondary level class focuses primarily on developing life skills as well as the further refinement of their academic skills. The Developmentally Handicapped program (DHP) at St. Patrick's High School is essentially a Life Skills program aimed at enabling each student to become, as far as possible, a skilled, independent and contributing member of society. Although attention is given to basic literacy and computation skills, the main emphasis of the program is on the acquisition and practical application of a variety of essential life skills while at the same time earning secondary school credits in subject areas that are modified. This program is conducted in a classroom equipped with appropriate equipment and appliances. A qualified teacher and full-time educational assistants enable the program to be presented on an individual basis to each of the students and allow integration into regular classrooms where feasible. Elementary Level Developmentally challenged children with either severe physical and intellectual handicaps and students with severe communication needs are in need of a broad spectrum of services and programming. Currently the elementary program for these students is housed at St. Therese's School. The basic program goals for these children are as follows: 1.To perceive each child as an individual with unique needs that must be fulfilled. 2.To assist each child to develop to his/her fullest possible extent, no matter how severe the degree of disability. 3.To assist each child to establish a level of competence that will aid him/her in becoming accepted by society. 4.To provide a full range of program services based on the individual functioning levels in a wide range of areas (e.g., communication, cognition, motor, life skills, social skills, etc.).

LAMBTON CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTRE (L.C.P.C.)
145 Wellington St., Suite K,
Sarnia,
N7T 1G4
383-7115

The Lambton Crisis Pregnancy Centre is organized to provide pregnant women of any age with emotional and practical/material support in a secure, informal and relaxed setting. Our services are free with no strings attached. We are an independent, non-political, non-sectarian volunteer organization. Our purpose is to assist distressed pregnant women by giving information on all options open to them. Pregnancy tests are provided at no cost. We refer to other Crisis Pregnancy Centres across North America. We offer counselling on: _ abortion information - we do not refer clients to abortion clinics, though _ adoption information _ parenting information _ abstinence information _ post-abortion information Lambton Crisis Pregnancy Centre has housing available to clients for emergency overnight or long term stays, with two families who are currently involved as shepherding home families. Through a Big Sister program run by LCPC, volunteers support pregnant teens and teen moms. Second hand maternity and infant clothing is available.

YOUNG MOMS' SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS Meetings take place every other Wednesday morning with the following choices: Prenatal Class This class for pregnant young women is offered one on one, or in a group. Subjects covered include nutrition, labour, breastfeeding etc. Labour coach services are also available. Parenting Class Guest speakers and video presentations focus on topics such as building healthy relationships, nutrition, child safety, infant CPR, budgeting and drug, alcohol and smoking abuse. As well, crafts and skills are taught to build self confidence. Nursery and toddler groups are provided, staffed by trained LCPC volunteers. Lambton Crisis Pregnancy Centre receives no government funding and relies on individual donations and fundraisers.

LAMBTON DISTRICT HEALTH COUNCIL
265 North Front St., Suite 401,
Sarnia,
N7T 7X1
337-5485
337-9293

The Lambton District Health Council is the local voice in health planning. Funded by the Ministry of Health, District Health Councils across the province give health planning advice directly to the Minister of Health. District Health Council members are volunteers appointed by Provincial Cabinet based on local nominations. District Health Councils plan for and coordinate health services in the most appropriate way for the populations they serve. To achieve this, each Council undertakes studies and projects which identify service gaps and assess community needs.

LAMBTON DOWN SYNDROME PARENT/CHILD GROUP
c/o 907 Assiniboine Cr.,
Sarnia,
N7T 7N7
542-1165 336-7683383-7578
344-9431

We, the Lambton Down Syndrome Parent/Child Group are affiliated with the Down Syndrome Association of Ontario, Canadian Down Syndrome Society and National Down Syndrome Congress. This group has formed a co-operative venture with the Sertoma Child and Youth Centre, with the following objectives: _ to provide support and encouragement for families who have a child with Down Syndrome _ to provide information and alternatives _ to form a parent network _ to provide a forum for problem-solving _ to provide referrals for individual counselling where necessary, around child-centered or parent-centered problems This group has developed a protocol for medical personnel to help them in approaching parents who have just given birth to a child with a developmental delay. It also initiated the move to have these special needs children integrated into the provincial education system. Support group meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Sertoma Child and Youth Centre, 129 Kendall St., Point Edward.

LAMBTON FAMILIES IN ACTION FOR DRUG EDUCATION INC.
P.O. Box 2753,
Sarnia,
N7T 7V9
344-6484
344-2359

Lambton Families in Action for Drug Education Inc. is a not-for-profit organization of volunteers working to prevent substance abuse by children. We advocate absolutely no use of illegal drugs, and no underage use of tobacco and alcohol. We have been recognized for our efforts in the drug education and prevention field by Health and Welfare Canada, the Solicitor General of Ontario, PRIDE Canada Inc., and many local service organizations. We offer the following services and programs:

DRUG EDUCATION & PREVENTION RESOURCE CENTRE: We have one of the most up-to-date libraries of drug education and prevention materials available in Canada. To keep current we closely network with medical and scientific researchers worldwide. Our resource materials are widely used by elementary, secondary and post secondary students as well as concerned adults. Programme is offered at no cost within Lambton County.

ELEMENTARY STUDENT DRUG EDUCATION PROGRAMME (GRADE 6 AND UP): A one to one and a half hour programme explaining the mental and physical health hazards and social consequences of substance abuse. This programme covers the myths about drugs and centres on the true facts. Programme is offered at no cost within Lambton County.

SECONDARY STUDENT DRUG EDUCATION PROGRAMME: A one to one and a half hour programme explaining the mental and physical health hazards and social consequences of substance abuse. This programme covers the myths about drugs and centres on the true facts. Also discussed in this programme are the influences secondary students may have on younger students and role modelling. Programme is offered at no cost within Lambton County.

ADULT AND POST-SECONDARY STUDENT DRUG EDUCATION PROGRAMME: A two hour programme that starts with the many influences that induce young people to use drugs. Drug paraphernalia, pro-drug-use clothing, jewellery, as well as the influences from the media and the entertainment industry that glorify and promote drug use. This programme explains the mental and physical health hazards and social consequences of substance abuse as well as covering the myths about drugs and centres on the true facts. Programme is offered at no cost within Lambton County.

SPEAKERS BUREAU: Elementary (grade 6 & up), secondary and adult drug education and prevention programmes available at no cost within Lambton County. Programmes explain the mental and physical health hazards and social consequences of substance abuse. Each programme geared to appropriate age group.

LAMBTON HEALTH UNIT
160 Exmouth St.
Point Edward,
N7T 7Z6
383-8331
383-7092

The Lambton Health Unit promotes good health and prevents illness among Lambton residents. The health unit's programs are the responsibility of a Board of Health appointed by Lambton County Council and the Province of Ontario. The Board ensures that minimum health standards listed in the Health Protection and Promotion Act are maintained and that local health needs are met. The majority of programs and services are provided at no cost. Any fees are indicated in the program description.

PRENATAL CLASSES: Prenatal classes prepare expectant parents for a healthy pregnancy, childbirth experience and baby. Specially trained public health nurses provide up-to-date information. The opportunity to talk to other expectant parents is another important feature of the prenatal class experience. Most classes are offered in the Point Edward office except when sufficient enrollment occurs in Petrolia or Forest. Early Series: Three classes early in pregnancy. Topics include coping with the physical and emotional changes in pregnancy; development of the baby; making healthy lifestyle choices and preparing for parenthood. No fee. Late Series: Five classes are offered during the last three months of pregnancy. Topics include labour and delivery, postpartum recovery, infant care and feeding, breathing, and Lamaze relaxation exercises. Fee $35.00 Young Moms' Daytime Series: Six classes discuss topics from the regular series plus special concerns of young mothers such as finances, returning to school/work, child care and single parenting. Classes are held in Point Edward and county areas as the need arises. No fee.

NEW BABY VISITS: All new mothers in the obstetrical departments of St. Joseph's Health Centre and Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital are visited to assess the need for postnatal home visits and to promote health unit programs. Public health nurses make postnatal home visits to parents of first babies and parents with special needs, for the purpose of consultation and assessment, health teaching and coordination and assistance in accessing services.

MOTHER/INFANT SUPPORT (ages 0 to 1): Mom and Baby Drop In is an informal drop-in time for new mothers and babies. Public health nurses are present to weigh babies, provide information and discuss any concerns. This program is offered weekly in Point Edward and Forest. Mom and Baby Classes are a series of structured classes on topics of infant care.

BREASTFEEDING CLINIC: A lactation consultant provides individual counselling, health teaching and support to breastfeeding mothers Monday afternoons in the Point Edward office, by appointment only.

MOTHER TO MOTHER: A post-partum adjustment support group for mothers who may be having difficulty adjusting to their changed lives or experiencing post-partum adjustment disorder. Group leaders are health care professionals or mothers who have experienced post-partum depression. The Mother to Mother group meets once weekly, Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Joseph's Health Centre, Social Services Department.

PARENTING CLASSES: All groups are facilitated by experienced public health nurses. Nobody's Perfect: is offered to parents of children from birth to five years over a nine to ten week period. Topics include stress management, communication and health and safety. Terrific Toddlers: is a six week program for parents of children one to four years. Topics include toilet teaching, healthy eating and discipline. How To Talk So Kids Will Listen And Listen So Kids Will Talk: is a six week series of classes for parents of children of all ages. Topics include building your child's self-esteem, alternatives to punishment and engaging cooperation. Siblings Without Rivalry: is a six week program to assist parents of children of all ages. Topics include fostering healthy relationships, dealing with hostile feelings and resolving conflicts. Ready Or Not: is a six week program for parents of children ages eight to twelve years. Topics include communication, decision making and drug use prevention. Active Parenting of Teens: is a series of six classes to help parents of twelve to eighteen year olds parent more effectively. Topics include communication, alcohol, drugs, sexuality and discipline. My Turn Workshops: Provision of workshops on parenting topics in collaboration with other agencies throughout the county. The health unit also responds to community requests for speakers on topics such as communication, discipline, growth and development, sibling rivalry, parent burnout and stress management. Additionally, literature and resource material are available regarding parenting and topics such as SIDS, FAS/FAE and Attention Deficit Disorder.

SCHOOL COUNSELLING (ages 4 to 18): The health unit provides school counselling services by a public health nurse on a demand basis in all elementary schools. In addition, public health nurses are assigned to all secondary schools in the public board. The counselling activity is on a demand basis at secondary schools in the separate school board. HOME VISITING (adolescents 10 to 18 years): Following receipt of a referral from a physician, hospital, community agency, parent or student, a public health nurse will make a home visit for the purpose of consultation and assessment, health teaching and coordination of community agencies.

DENTAL HEALTH SCREENING AND TREATMENT: Each year health unit dental staff screen over 10,000 children in Lambton's elementary schools. The screening program identifies those children requiring urgent dental treatment. The health unit administers a no cost dental program, CINOT (Children in Need of Treatment) for children whose parents lack the financial resources to pay for treatment. It pays for dental care for children who meet these conditions: _ child is in grade 8 or under, or is preschool age _ child needs urgent dental care _ child's family has no dental plan coverage _ parents sign a form which declares obtaining dental care would be a hardship The child must be identified and authorized by health unit dental staff before any dental care begins. The child may attend any dentist who accepts CINOT. PRESCHOOL SCREENING: Vision and/or hearing screening tests are available by appointment if parent has a concern.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES: Presentations, courses, media, health education materials and consultations for community groups, schools and individuals are used to promote physical activity, good nutrition, healthy weight, smoking cessation, dealing with stress in a healthy way and prevent alcohol abuse, drug abuse, tobacco use and accidents. Health In Perspective (HIP) HIP is a smoking prevention and cessation program for adolescent females ages 12 to 15 years. This active learning program is designed to help adolescent females develop healthy and active lifestyles. Peer leaders deliver the program under the guidance of a facilitator and a sponsoring community organization. Topics covered in the HIP program include stress, physical activity, communication, self-esteem and body image, media influences on smoking initiation, environmental impact of tobacco use and smoking cessation. HIP is currently in the pilot stage and will be distributed in November 1996 following the evaluation phase.

FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION: The health unit provides assistance to local boards of education in curriculum development and provides school health promotion sessions for the family life program in both elementary and secondary schools. Topics to be included are: healthy sexuality, puberty, sexual orientation, human reproduction, sexually transmitted diseases, contraception, sexual assault, date rape and responsible decision making. The health unit also provides sexual health promotion workshops for educators, health professionals and care givers. As well, health promotion activities are targeted to special needs groups in the community such as group homes and sheltered workshops.

SEXUAL HEALTH COUNSELLING: The sexual health program provides education and counselling on sexual behaviour, personal responsibility and decision making, methods of contraception, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, sexual orientation, sexual abuse, pregnancy testing and comprehensive pregnancy counselling, pre and post abortion counselling and referral and infertility counselling through its nursing clinic services. These services are available weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC: The health unit provides physician clinics throughout Lambton County - in the Sarnia office twice per week; Forest office, once per month; Petrolia (C.E.E. Hospital) twice per month. [As of Aug 01, 1996 there will be a Nursing Clinic in Petrolia for appointments and walk-ins every Thursday a.m. and p.m. and Physician Clinics on the second Thursday (10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) and fourth Thursday (2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.) by appointment only

LAMBTON RIGHT-TO-LIFE
545 Christina St. North,
Sarnia,
N7T 5W5
337-2747
337-2747

Lambton Right-to-Life is a non-denominational, non-profit organization dedicated to teaching others the value of each human life as created by God, the unborn, the mentally challenged, the physically challenged, and the aged. WHAT ARE OUR AIMS? _ To foster and promote the ideal that human life is sacred at every stage; from conception to natural death. _ To educate all people to the fact that basic human rights are being violated in many ways (abortion, infanticide, euthanasia are but some examples).

HOW DO WE DO THIS? *we can provide talks, slides, literature and fetal model displays. *we visit church groups, schools and societies by invitation. *we maintain an office with telephone listings and resources. *we have displays and bake sales at malls, fairs, and bazaars. *we advertise through radio, newspaper, and billboards. *we have general meetings and an annual dinner with guest speakers. *we write as citizens to the government on issues such as those described above. *we hold vigils at clinics and hospitals. *we publish a quarterly newsletter to keep our members informed. *we meet monthly to plan and organize. *we invite you to become a member at $12.00 per year (or $30.00 for 3 years). For more information call any one of the following people: Mrs. Lou BilletChairperson344-9395 Mrs. Jackie VisserCRC Liaison344-8547 Mrs. Sylvia DeBoerWyoming Chapter LRTL845-0148 Mr. Byron SparlingForest Chapter LRTL899-4783

LAMP (LAMBTON ASSOCIATION OF DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS)
P.O. Box 20015, Lambton Mall Postal Outlet,
Sarnia,
N7S 6J3

Our organization helps to provide support and education for people with DID/MPD and their families and the community. LAMP works to help remove the shame and secrecy from the diagnosis and to provide the extra emotional support and understanding that individual therapy alone cannot supply. The mandate of LAMP is to provide a teaching and healing way for adult survivors who are in active therapy for dissociative disorders. In addition, information about DID/MPD can be obtained by writing to the Association.

LAW SOCIETY OF UPPER CANADA
Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen St. W.,
Toronto,
M5H 2N6

LEGAL AID The purpose of legal aid is to make sure that people who do not have money to pay a lawyer still have access to the justice system. Lambton County residents seeking legal aid need to make an appointment at the Legal Aid Office, 722 Lite St., Point Edward, telephone 336-9371. Legal aid may be available to persons whose legal situation qualifies and who have few financial resources. All applicants are required to complete a financial assessment to determine eligibility for assistance. If the application for legal aid is approved, the individual is given a Legal Aid Certificate to take to the lawyer of their choice. For further information call the Legal Aid office at 336-9371 or the Ontario Legal Aid Plan at 1-800-668-8258.

LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE 1-800-268-8326 Lawyer Referral Service can refer you to a participating lawyer in your community who will offer you up to a half-hour free consultation. During the consultation you can find out how the law applies to your situation, how to use the law to solve your legal problem, how long the legal work might take and how much hiring a lawyer might cost. After consultation, you can decide if you want to hire the lawyer to work for you. Your call to the Lawyer Referral Service is free. Call between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. The best time to reach the Service is first thing in the morning or towards the end of the day. (Legal work such as Wills and second opinions are not covered by the free half-hour initial consultation).

DIAL-A-LAW 1-800-387-2992 A free and confidential program that offers general legal information on a wide variety of topics using brief, tape-recorded messages in everyday language. Callers from a touch tone phone can listen to this taped information on the law from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., seven days a week. Callers from a dial phone can access this service from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT This department publishes a series of pamphlets on different legal subjects that are available by contacting: Communications Department Law Society of Upper Canada Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen St. W. Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N6 Telephone: 1-800-668-7380

COMPLAINTS DEPARTMENT The Complaints Department of the Law Society of Upper Canada investigates any complaints you have about a lawyer's service, except complaints about fees. The Assessment Office of the Ontario Court (General Division) handles complaints about fees. For further information about making a complaint call the Complaints Department at 1-800-268-7568.

LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF LAMBTON COUNTY.
4239 Petrolia St., Box 1311,
Petrolia
NON 1RO
882-1892
882-1892

Learning disabilities can affect the way in which a person takes in, remembers, understands and expresses information. People with learning disabilities are intelligent and have abilities to learn despite difficulties in processing information. People with learning disabilities can succeed when solid coping skills and strategies are developed.

SERVICES OFFERED

• Referrals to agencies, doctors, and other professionals
• Advocacy
• Parent Support Group evening meetings are held monthly with a guest speaker or video, from September through to June
• A.S.H. Program (After School Help Program) is on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. with help available to students and adults. Some of the topics covered are French, Math, Reading, Colours, Shapes and Sizes. Please call to register.
• Kids' Positive Program is a social skills program offered one night a week for 10 weeks to learning disabled students. Ages are 6-9 and 10-13 years. Please call to register.
• Adult Introductory Program is starting in the spring of 1996 with the full program beginning in September 1996. Please call if you are interested in helping, receiving information, or to register.
• Information, videos, and resource material regarding the topic of learning disabilities, identification, coping, as well as other related issues. There is information for students, parents, teachers and professionals dealing with learning disabilities.
• Public speaking on topics that encompass learning disabilities and surrounding issues.

LESBIAN GAY BI YOUTH LINE
P.O. Box 62, Station F,
Toronto,
M4Y 2L4
1-800-268-YOUTH (TDD available on this line)
(416) 962-7967

This province-wide, toll free phone line for gay and bisexual youth is staffed by trained youth volunteers. The phone line provides anonymous peer counselling to youth who feel isolated because of their sexual orientation. Counsellors provide peer support not formal therapy. The Youth Line is designed to provide a safe, supportive and confidential place for youth to voice their questions, talk about their reality and find community resources. The Youth Line seeks to help lesbian, gay and bisexual youth facing problems such as isolation, rejection, depression, discrimination, harassment, family alienation, health concerns and suicidal feelings.

LEUKEMIA RESEARCH FUND OF CANADA, SARNIA BRANCH
c/o 1028 Griffith Road,
Sarnia,
N7S 3E9
542-7538 or 337-6550

The Leukemia Research Fund of Canada seeks to raise funds for research. Families of patients with leukemia, friends and relatives participate in the ongoing efforts to fund research which will improve treatment and ultimately find a cure for leukemia and related blood disorders. The local Branch acts as an unofficial support group with its membership including people who have faced and survived the disease as well as family members who have coped, or are coping with the realities of having a relative battle against leukemia. The Sarnia Branch welcomes additional volunteers and/or members to assist them in their fundraising efforts.

LUNG ASSOCIATION LAMBTON COUNTY
656 Lakeshore Road,
Sarnia,
N7V 2T2
332-5864
332-4184

The Lung Association is a voluntary, not-for-profit health promotion organization concerned with the prevention and control of all lung disease. The Lung Association provides the following programs:

FAMILY ASTHMA PROGRAM An innovative, educational, program designed for asthmatic children (age 6-12 years) and their parents. This program offers both children and parents practical learning experiences to enable them to deal more effectively with their asthma. One session involves an aquatic experience to increase awareness of physical fitness for the asthmatic child. Nominal fee charged.

ASTHMA ACTION MEETINGS Evening meetings for adults featuring guest speakers, videos and group discussions to provide information and support to families dealing with asthma. Teenagers most welcome to attend. No fee.

ASTHMA SCHOOL PROGRAM Information sessions to school personnel discussing asthma in the classroom environment. On request only. LUNGS FOR

LIFE SCHOOL PROGRAM Educational sessions presented to students in every Grade 2, 5 and 7 throughout Lambton County. Sessions discuss the benefits of healthy lifestyles, clean environments and the hazards of exposure to first and second hand smoke. No fee. (The Lung Association also visits high schools to educate students about the hazards of smoking).

LYME DISEASE INFORMATION
c/o Dolores Bichard,
Sarnia,
N7S 2H6
542-2041

Extensive information available about ticks and Lyme disease.