Community Living Dryden-Sioux Lookout

Community Living Dryden-Sioux Lookout CLDSL Supports Adults in Our Communities Who Live With Developmental Disabilities

📢 Office Closure ReminderPlease note that our offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labou...
09/04/2026

📢 Office Closure Reminder

Please note that our offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labour Day.

We wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable long weekend! 🍁

👥 Is this training for you?If your role involves supporting people during difficult circumstances, this training can hel...
09/03/2026

👥 Is this training for you?

If your role involves supporting people during difficult circumstances, this training can help strengthen your skills and confidence.

Ideal for professionals in:
🏥 Healthcare
🚑 Emergency Services
🧠 Mental Health
🏫 Education
🤝 Community Services
🏢 Human Resources & Workplace Wellness

Participants will gain:
✅ Practical intervention skills
✅ Evidence-based tools
✅ Crisis communication techniques
✅ Internationally recognized certification

📍 Event Details:
• September 21–23, 2026
• Dryden Regional Training & Cultural Centre

⚠️ Seats are filling quickly.

🔗 Register now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/critical-incident-stress-management-cism-workshop-tickets-1993482697411

💡 What can helping professionals learn from one another?At the 3rd Annual Compassion in Action Gathering, attendees will...
09/02/2026

💡 What can helping professionals learn from one another?

At the 3rd Annual Compassion in Action Gathering, attendees will explore topics including compassion fatigue, creative approaches to healing, lived experience and recovery, crisis response, and building stronger systems of support.

Whether you work in healthcare, social services, mental health, emergency response, education, or community support, this conference offers valuable opportunities to learn, connect, and collaborate.

🗓️ September 28-29, 2026
📍 Dryden Regional Training and Cultural Centre

🎟️ Register today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/3rd-annual-compassion-in-action-gathering-tickets-1990982303666

September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month 👟FASD is a lifelong disability caused by prenatal al...
09/01/2026

September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month 👟

FASD is a lifelong disability caused by prenatal alcohol exposure that can affect brain and body development. While often associated with children, FASD impacts individuals throughout their lives, and many adults living with FASD benefit from supports that help them thrive in their communities.

This year's FASD Awareness Month theme is "Everyone Plays a Part: It Takes a Community." By learning more about FASD, supporting healthy pregnancies, and creating inclusive communities where people feel valued and supported, we can all make a difference. 💙

At Community Living Dryden-Sioux Lookout, we recognize the importance of understanding and supporting individuals living with FASD.

💚 Learn more about FASD and how communities can help create positive outcomes for individuals and families: https://canfasd.ca

🎨 Looking for a unique way to connect and recharge?Following Day One of the conference, participants are invited to join...
08/27/2026

🎨 Looking for a unique way to connect and recharge?

Following Day One of the conference, participants are invited to join our optional Evening Expressive Painting Workshop.

This experience focuses on creativity, self-expression, and process over perfection, creating space to unwind, connect with others, and explore healing through art.

🍸 5:30 PM Cocktails
🍽️ 6:30 PM Dinner
🎨 7:30 PM Expressive Painting Workshop

$50/person (dinner included)

Learn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/3rd-annual-compassion-in-action-gathering-tickets-1990982303666

Imagine having the knowledge and confidence to support someone during one of the most difficult moments of their life.Pa...
08/26/2026

Imagine having the knowledge and confidence to support someone during one of the most difficult moments of their life.

Participants will learn:
✅ Crisis communication techniques
✅ Emotional and psychological first aid
✅ Stress management strategies
✅ Crisis assessment methods
✅ Group crisis intervention techniques
✅ Recovery and resilience strategies
✅ Su***de intervention fundamentals
✅ Referral and support planning

The training combines classroom learning, discussion, exercises, and role-play to build practical skills you can use immediately.

📍 Event Details:
• September 21–23, 2026
• Dryden Regional Training & Cultural Centre

⏳ Early Bird pricing ends September 1.

🔗 Reserve your seat: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/critical-incident-stress-management-cism-workshop-tickets-1993482697411

Congratulations to the CLDSL Class of 2026! 🎓✨As summer classes come to an end, we're proud to recognize the graduates w...
08/25/2026

Congratulations to the CLDSL Class of 2026! 🎓✨

As summer classes come to an end, we're proud to recognize the graduates within our CLDSL community. From kindergarten to university, each graduate has reached an important milestone!

🎓 Parker Bazinet graduated from Grade 12. She plans to take a year to work, gain experience, and explore future opportunities.

🎓 Ro Berry graduated from Grade 8 and will be heading to high school this fall. Your hard work and perseverance have paid off, and we wish you continued success.

🎓 Ariana Smeltzer graduated from Dryden High School with Honours and a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) in Health and Wellness. She will continue her studies this fall in the Medical Laboratory Sciences program at St. Lawrence College.

🎓 Paislee Brown graduated from Junior Kindergarten! This smart, funny, unicorn-loving graduate is excited to start Grade 1 and enjoy the "big kid" playground.

🎓 Jaden Potter graduated from Grade 8 at New Prospect School and received the Male Athlete of the Year Award. He looks forward to competing in Quebec.

🎓 Jeric Briones graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology and Immunology. He plans to pursue a master's degree and a career in medical research.

🎓 Quinn Parsons graduated from Senior Kindergarten and has big dreams for the future. She hopes to become a nurse, an astronaut, and work at Community Living.

🎓 Carter Langlais graduated from Grade 12. We are proud of all he has accomplished and excited to see what's next.

🎓 Kisha Desserre graduated from Dryden High School a semester early and began her employment with Community Living. She plans to continue building her career in a role she enjoys.

🎓 Breanna Grenier graduated from Brock University with a Bachelor of Kinesiology (Honours). She has been accepted into Brock's Master of Kinesiology program and will continue her studies this fall.

🎓 Macey Vincent graduated from high school with Honours and will attend Queen's University. She will also spend the coming year in France as a Rotary Exchange student.

To all our graduates, we celebrate your hard work and accomplishments. Congratulations! 🎉🎓💙

What can we learn from lived experience?At this year's Compassion in Action Gathering, attendees will hear powerful stor...
08/21/2026

What can we learn from lived experience?

At this year's Compassion in Action Gathering, attendees will hear powerful stories of resilience, recovery, and hope from speakers who have turned personal challenges into opportunities for growth and leadership.

These conversations help all of us better understand what supports recovery, builds connection, and creates meaningful change.

Featured speakers include:
🌟 Jay Barnard (Chef Recovery)
🌟 Jordan Perreault
🌟 Katrina Stephenson, RN
🌟 Jessie Leutschaft & Clark Patterson (MCRT)
🌟 Surrey Place Clinical Support Team

🎟️ Reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/3rd-annual-compassion-in-action-gathering-tickets-1990982303666

⏰ Early Bird pricing won't last forever!Register before September 1, 2026 and save on your spot in our Critical Incident...
08/20/2026

⏰ Early Bird pricing won't last forever!

Register before September 1, 2026 and save on your spot in our Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Training.

Early Bird Includes:
✅ Two ICISF Certificates
✅ Course textbooks and materials
✅ Light refreshments and snacks
✅ Three full days of specialized training

💲 Pricing:
• Early Bird (before Sept. 1): $800
• Regular Pricing (after Sept. 1): $850

📍 Event Details:
• September 21–23, 2026
• Dryden Regional Training & Cultural Centre

⚠️ Spots are limited and early bird registration ends soon.

🔗 Register now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/critical-incident-stress-management-cism-workshop-tickets-1993482697411

08/15/2026

🔥 Happening Now! 🔥

We're proud to be joining the Ontario Provincial Police and Dryden Fire Service for the Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics Ontario. 💙💛

If you're looking for something to do this afternoon, stop by the Dryden Fire Hall for a free community BBQ and car wash! 🌭🚒

Donations are welcome and help support Special Olympics athletes and the important work of promoting inclusion in our communities. 🏅

Come say hello, enjoy some lunch, and support a great cause. We'd love to see you there!

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99 Albert Street
Dryden, ON
P8N1J1

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

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