PHSS Newsroom
Thank You London!!
Thank You London for Your Support! In a time when it’s difficult to secure personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff, the London business community is stepping up to help protect some of the city’s most vulnerable residents. In its struggles to secure PPE for its...
Statement Regarding Participation House Markham
The Board at PHSS (Participating Housing Supports and Services) has been following the COVID-19 outbreak at Participation House in Markham. We would like to express our sympathies to the residents, staff and families as they manage the outbreak in their residential...
Reaching New Heights!
Recently, Amy went with her friends to SkyZone for the first time. Amy, her friends, and staff all had a blast! There’s so many things to do there! Wall to wall trampolines, a ninja warrior course, basketball, dodgeball, and a rock wall with a foam pit to fall into!...
Submit A Highlight
Our staff are amazing, and are always making great things happen -big and small- for the people we support. We want to highlight some of the experiences that enrich the lives of the people we support – whether that is learning life skills around the house, going on a...
Highlights From 2019
Thank you to all our supporters over the last year! We have overcome challenges and took on new opportunities, and we are excited to see what 2020 has in store for us. Happy New Year!
PHSS Receives $150,000 Grant From OTF
We are pleased to announce that we are receiving a $150,000 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation in order to finish the lower level of our Community Place North! The renovations are anticipated to be finished by Fall 2020, and will enhance our capacity...
John’s Road Trip To Ottawa
A bond with a sibling is hard to describe: it is a connection that runs deep; spiritual; everlasting. John, his family, and his support team have been working hard over the past few years to help John identify and reach his goals. One of these goals was a vacation to...
The Experience Of A Lifetime!
A past student who worked with PHSS through the Community Engaged Learning program at Western University put forth Sandra’s name to attend an “Equitable AI in Public Health” conference in Toronto. Sandra and three staff attended this conference, and we did not...
Exciting Partnership Announcement!
Combined Partnership Expands to Improve Community-Based Support Services for Ontarians with Complex Needs TORONTO, January 20, 2020 – In fall 2019, two not-for-profit agencies, DeafBlind Ontario Services and PHSS (Participating, Housing, Supports and Services), formed...