Our Homes

We understand that each client has unique needs and personal goals. As part of our commitment to providing personalized care, we offer custom programming specifically designed to address the individual goals, strengths, and challenges of each resident. This approach enables us to focus on areas of concern or interest, ensuring that every resident receives the support they need to grow and thrive.

Our custom programming includes a wide range of specialized activities and interventions, such as:

• Specialized Therapeutic Activities
• Educational Activities
• Life Skills Development
• Recreational & Social Activities
• Community Integration
• Family Involvement
• Healthcare Management
   

At Barrantes Group Living, our goal is to create nurturing, empowering environments where individuals can thrive. To learn more about each of our programs, please visit each home's spotlight page. 

Upon placement, each client is provided with an overview of the program and has the opportunity to ask questions and explore the space. Throughout the first thirty days of placement, our management team and staff work closely with each client to set meaningful goals and develop effective care plans. Each client is involved in the development of their care plans and have the opportunity to share their opinions, wishes or concerns at any time. 

Our dedicated Service & Program Manager closely oversees each clients' support, ensuring care plans are being followed and progress is being made. Regular check-ins and frequent touch-bases with each of the clients allows our Service & Program Manager to hear each voice and adjust the programming accordingly. 

Our in-house Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA) provides direct and indirect clinical oversight to every client living in a Barrantes home. Prior to placement, our RBA conducts an informal assessment to determine the level of support each client requires when being welcomed to the our program. This allows for staff to be well-prepared to meet each client's needs, and allows for enhanced safety measures to be in place. Ongoing oversight allows for continuous monitoring of client progress, which allows our team to adjust support plans, as needed, to best address each goal set. 

Clients residing in a Barrantes program also have access to a Barrantes Clinical Counsellor upon intake, and throughout their stay with Barrantes. Our Clinical Counsellors provide virtual and on-site support, offering flexibility to meet each client's needs. 

• Meal planning & preparation paired with guidance on healthy eating
• Completion of household duties & chores with staff support
• Educational activities & programs with an emphasis on in-person learning
• Structured electronic & internet access to allow for variety in activities
• Physical exercise in our on-site gym to enhance physical and mental well being (Isabel Program only)

All staff members possess at least a college diploma or university degree in relevant social service fields. They hold a valid Police Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) and/or Police Broad Record Check (BRC) as well as WSIB-approved First Aid/CPR Training. 

All staff undergo continuous training, including, but not limited to:

• Medication administration
• Abuse prevention
• Safe food handling
• Crisis intervention (Safe Management Group training)
• Cultural diversity
• Diagnosis-specific 

All Barrantes staffing is QSF-Compliant.