Latest Agency updates
COVID-19 Update: February 18, 2022
Effective February 21, 2022, Community Living Wallaceburg is currently facilitating on-site and off-site visits for essential and non-essential visitors for those supported in Accommodation Support homes.
COVID-19 Update: January 14, 2022
Effective January 14, 2022, Community Living Wallaceburg is currently placing a pause on all non-essential visits. At this time, essential visits are still permitted (those considered necessary to maintain the health, wellness, and safety, or any applicable legal rights, of a congregate living resident).
Essential visitors will be screened including the use of Rapid Antigen Testing prior to entering the home and must abide by PPE requirements including the use of medical mask and face shield.
COVID-19 Update: December 31, 2021
Because of the dramatic increase in community risk we will be implementing a two week pause to on and off site visits, as well as to most community activities for the people that we support. This is being done in order to get an understanding of community transmission as well as to ensure that we have the tools and resources necessary to support people safely. Our intention is to resume these opportunities effective Friday January 14th and we will keep you informed of our progress.
COVID-19 Update: December 23, 2021
Effective December 24, 2021, all visitors, regardless of vaccination status, to Accommodation Support locations must be Rapid Antigen tested upon arrival at the home. This includes family members, friends, contractors etc. Visitors are permitted to provide proof of a negative test rather than testing on site, but the test must have been done no more than 24 hours before the visit.
COVID-19 Update: July 22, 2021
In line with the Provinces move to Phase 3 of the “Roadmap to Reopen Ontario,” Community Living Wallaceburg will now facilitate the following 3 types of visits for those who reside in Accommodation Support Locations: Onsite Visits – Essential Visitors (immediate family)Indoor/Outdoor, Onsite Visits – Non Essential Visitors Indoor/Outdoor, and Off Site Visits – Short Stay and Overnight.
COVID-19 Update: June 10, 2021
At this current time, Community Living Wallaceburg is currently facilitating Essential Visits (immediate family members), Non-Essential Visits (friends and social acquaintances) and Short-Stay Off-Site Visits (visits with a designated essential visitor) for those supported in Accommodation Support homes.
Essential visits are permitted to visit either inside or outside of the home. If visiting inside the visit should be limited to a designated common area or the individual’s private space to facilitate ease of disinfection afterwards. “Non-Essential visitors” are permitted to conduct visits provided that they are done outdoors. Short-stay off-site visits may be up to 12 hours in duration but cannot be for an overnight stay and the Agency asks that the intended off-site visit be limited to the residential property of the supporting family member(s) or outdoor low risk activities only.
COVID-19 Update: April 7, 2021
As provincial and local risk levels fluctuate, the types of activities and visits that Community Living Wallaceburg is able to support will adapt as well. We appreciate your ongoing understanding through the COVID-19 Pandemic.
At this time, Community Living Wallaceburg is currently facilitating Outdoor Visits only to its Accommodation Support homes from Essential Visitors.
COVID-19 Update: March 2, 2021
We are pleased to note that over the weekend a total of 104 Community Living Wallaceburg Direct Support Professionals were vaccinated.
COVID-19 Update: May 12, 2020
We are pleased to note that all people who tested positive for COVID-19 have now fully recovered.
We continue to follow the directives from the Ministry of Children Community and Social Services, the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and work closely with Chatham-Kent Public Health to follow their guidance on the implementation of health and safety procedures for our employees and for the people we support.
COVID-19 Update: April 24, 2020
We are pleased to note that three people supported by Community Living Wallaceburg who tested positive for COVID-19 have now fully recovered.
The other employees and people we support who tested positive remain in self-isolation and are doing well.
We continue to follow the directives from the Ministry of Children Community and Social Services and work very closely with Chatham-Kent Public Health to follow their guidance on the implementation of health and safety procedures for our staff and for the people we support.
COVID-19 Update: April 21, 2020
We are pleased to share that one of our employees who tested positive for COVID-19 has now fully recovered.
The other employees and people we support who tested positive remain in self-isolation and are doing well.
We continue to work very closely with Chatham-Kent Public Health to follow their guidance on the implementation of health and safety procedures for our staff and for the people we support.
Finally, the Ontario government released promising news today that the curve is flattening. It remains very important that we continue adopting safety measures such as physical distancing, wearing masks and PPE, washing our hands frequently and self-isolating.
We must continue to keep ourselves, our families and our communities safe.
COVID-19 Update: April 17, 2020
4 employees of Community Living Wallaceburg have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to 9 employees.
The 4 employees entered into self-isolation today, while the other 5 others, also in self-isolation, continue to recover.
The positive test results were shared with the families of the people supported and agency personnel this afternoon.
Community Living Wallaceburg remains in close contact and is closely following the directives and guidance of Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit.
The Board of Directors of Community Living Wallaceburg wish these employees the very best.
COVID-19 Update: April 12, 2020
One person supported by Community Living Wallaceburg has tested positive for COVID-19.
This person has been in self-isolation and closely monitored since April 3rd. Upon learning of the positive test, this person was relocated to a temporary setting and will remain there for the duration of the illness.
The positive test result was shared with the family of this person. Employees were also notified.
Community Living Wallaceburg continues to work very closely with Chatham-Kent Public Health to follow their guidance on the implementation of health and safety procedures for the people supported and employees.
The Board of Directors of Community Living Wallaceburg, friends and employees of the Agency wish this person the very best.
COVID-19 Update: April 11, 2020
Three people supported by Community Living Wallaceburg have tested positive for COVID-19.
These people have been in self-isolation together and closely monitored since April 3rd.
The positive test results were shared with the families of these individuals. Employees were also notified.
Community Living Wallaceburg continues to work very closely with Chatham-Kent Public Health to follow their guidance on the implementation of health and safety procedures for the people supported and employees.
The Board of Directors of Community Living Wallaceburg, friends and employees of the Agency wish these people the very best.
COVID-19 Update: April 7, 2020
One employee has tested positive for COVID-19.
This person has been in self-isolation since April 3rd.
The other employees who had previously tested positive continue to recover.
The Board of Directors of Community Living Wallaceburg, colleagues and people supported wish each of these individuals the very best and a speedy recovery.
COVID-19 Update: April 6, 2020
Three employees have tested positive for COVID-19.
One person has been in self-isolation since March 25. The two others have been in self-isolation since April 3rd.
The employee who had previously tested positive continues to recover.
The Board of Directors of Community Living Wallaceburg, colleagues and people supported wish each of these individuals the very best and a speedy recovery.
COVID-19 Update: April 3, 2020
WALLACEBURG, ONTARIO – Deborah Hook, Executive Director, Community Living Wallaceburg, has confirmed that one employee of Community Living Wallaceburg has tested positive and another has tested presumptive positive for COVID-19.
The employees have immediately entered into self-isolation for 14 days.
The positive test results were shared with the families of the people supported and agency personnel this afternoon.
Community Living Wallaceburg will remain in close contact and follow the directives and guidance provided by the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit.
Community Living will continue to work closely with the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit, following their guidance on health and safety procedures and recommendations. In light of this new development, we continue to monitor and adjust protocols and measures to minimize the spread of the virus. These include:
- Restricting visitors to our residential homes
- Delivering groceries and essentials to each home so employees and residents can continue to remain home
- Stopping non-essential supports within the agency
- Educating staff and residents on hand washing, social distancing and other infection control measures
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for working together during this challenging time.
COVID-19 Update: March 18, 2020
WALLACEBURG, Ontario – Community Living Wallaceburg understands the importance of implementing proactive measures to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and has made the following changes:
Our offices at 939 and 1100 Dufferin Ave., Wallaceburg have been closed and we ask that people call us at 519-627-0777, ext 0. We will respond within 12 hours.
Employees will be contacting families to notify them of the changes that have been made to keep the people we support and our employees safe.
All meetings, training sessions and Agency activities have been cancelled until further notice.
Please visit our website at www.getintocommunityliving.com and follow our social media sites for further updates as circumstances change.
Thank you for your understanding and important collaboration as we all work together to keep each other safe and healthy.
COVID-19 Update: March 9, 2020
To the families and people supported by Community Living Wallaceburg,
Community Living Wallaceburg is committed to delivering the highest quality supports and services possible to the people affiliated with our Agency. As you are no doubt aware, there has been growing concern about the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) around the world, including instances in Ontario. While we are fortunate that there have been no identified cases in the community of Chatham-Kent, we want to reassure you that Community Living Wallaceburg is taking the risk seriously. The Agency is taking appropriate steps in contingency planning for the people we support, their families and our employees, in the event that our community is directly impacted.
Currently, our Agency is regularly monitoring information from Health Canada, Ontario Public Health, and Chatham-Kent Public Health. We have also been in contact with our local public health representatives to clarify roles in the event that the illness presents in our community. For the time being, the impacts of this are minimal but please be reassured that we are assessing the situation around presenting cases in the province, activities and excursions, as well as the potential vulnerabilities of the population that we serve on an ongoing basis. In the short term, we have implemented a heightened level of disinfecting within the Agency, as well as increasing staff awareness around disinfection, general sanitation and self-assessment for illness. This is a rapidly evolving situation and further measures to reduce risks of infection and cross-contamination will be taken as the situation requires.
You may be contacted by a Supervisor or other Agency representative in order to discuss your support needs or the support needs of your family member in the event that Agency is faced with a further escalation of the Pandemic situation.
Please remember that the health and wellness of the people that we support is our highest priority. Should you have any questions around the current situation please contact Roger Romses, Director: Community Living Support Operations at 519-627-0777 ext. 2557.
Thank you in advance for your important collaboration in this process.
COVID-19 Update: July 22, 2021
In line with the Provinces move to Phase 3 of the “Roadmap to Reopen Ontario,” Community Living Wallaceburg will now facilitate the following 3 types of visits for those who reside in Accommodation Support Locations: Onsite Visits – Essential Visitors (immediate family)Indoor/Outdoor, Onsite Visits – Non Essential Visitors Indoor/Outdoor, and Off Site Visits – Short Stay and Overnight.
COVID-19 Update: June 10, 2021
At this current time, Community Living Wallaceburg is currently facilitating Essential Visits (immediate family members), Non-Essential Visits (friends and social acquaintances) and Short-Stay Off-Site Visits (visits with a designated essential visitor) for those supported in Accommodation Support homes.
Essential visits are permitted to visit either inside or outside of the home. If visiting inside the visit should be limited to a designated common area or the individual’s private space to facilitate ease of disinfection afterwards. “Non-Essential visitors” are permitted to conduct visits provided that they are done outdoors. Short-stay off-site visits may be up to 12 hours in duration but cannot be for an overnight stay and the Agency asks that the intended off-site visit be limited to the residential property of the supporting family member(s) or outdoor low risk activities only.
COVID-19 Update: April 7, 2021
As provincial and local risk levels fluctuate, the types of activities and visits that Community Living Wallaceburg is able to support will adapt as well. We appreciate your ongoing understanding through the COVID-19 Pandemic.
At this time, Community Living Wallaceburg is currently facilitating Outdoor Visits only to its Accommodation Support homes from Essential Visitors.
COVID-19 Update: March 2, 2021
We are pleased to note that over the weekend a total of 104 Community Living Wallaceburg Direct Support Professionals were vaccinated.
COVID-19 Update: May 12, 2020
We are pleased to note that all people who tested positive for COVID-19 have now fully recovered.
We continue to follow the directives from the Ministry of Children Community and Social Services, the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and work closely with Chatham-Kent Public Health to follow their guidance on the implementation of health and safety procedures for our employees and for the people we support.
COVID-19 Update: April 24, 2020
We are pleased to note that three people supported by Community Living Wallaceburg who tested positive for COVID-19 have now fully recovered.
The other employees and people we support who tested positive remain in self-isolation and are doing well.
We continue to follow the directives from the Ministry of Children Community and Social Services and work very closely with Chatham-Kent Public Health to follow their guidance on the implementation of health and safety procedures for our staff and for the people we support.
COVID-19 Update: April 21, 2020
We are pleased to share that one of our employees who tested positive for COVID-19 has now fully recovered.
The other employees and people we support who tested positive remain in self-isolation and are doing well.
We continue to work very closely with Chatham-Kent Public Health to follow their guidance on the implementation of health and safety procedures for our staff and for the people we support.
Finally, the Ontario government released promising news today that the curve is flattening. It remains very important that we continue adopting safety measures such as physical distancing, wearing masks and PPE, washing our hands frequently and self-isolating.
We must continue to keep ourselves, our families and our communities safe.
COVID-19 Update: April 17, 2020
4 employees of Community Living Wallaceburg have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to 9 employees.
The 4 employees entered into self-isolation today, while the other 5 others, also in self-isolation, continue to recover.
The positive test results were shared with the families of the people supported and agency personnel this afternoon.
Community Living Wallaceburg remains in close contact and is closely following the directives and guidance of Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit.
The Board of Directors of Community Living Wallaceburg wish these employees the very best.
COVID-19 Update: April 12, 2020
One person supported by Community Living Wallaceburg has tested positive for COVID-19.
This person has been in self-isolation and closely monitored since April 3rd. Upon learning of the positive test, this person was relocated to a temporary setting and will remain there for the duration of the illness.
The positive test result was shared with the family of this person. Employees were also notified.
Community Living Wallaceburg continues to work very closely with Chatham-Kent Public Health to follow their guidance on the implementation of health and safety procedures for the people supported and employees.
The Board of Directors of Community Living Wallaceburg, friends and employees of the Agency wish this person the very best.
COVID-19 Update: April 11, 2020
Three people supported by Community Living Wallaceburg have tested positive for COVID-19.
These people have been in self-isolation together and closely monitored since April 3rd.
The positive test results were shared with the families of these individuals. Employees were also notified.
Community Living Wallaceburg continues to work very closely with Chatham-Kent Public Health to follow their guidance on the implementation of health and safety procedures for the people supported and employees.
The Board of Directors of Community Living Wallaceburg, friends and employees of the Agency wish these people the very best.
COVID-19 Update: April 7, 2020
One employee has tested positive for COVID-19.
This person has been in self-isolation since April 3rd.
The other employees who had previously tested positive continue to recover.
The Board of Directors of Community Living Wallaceburg, colleagues and people supported wish each of these individuals the very best and a speedy recovery.
COVID-19 Update: April 6, 2020
Three employees have tested positive for COVID-19.
One person has been in self-isolation since March 25. The two others have been in self-isolation since April 3rd.
The employee who had previously tested positive continues to recover.
The Board of Directors of Community Living Wallaceburg, colleagues and people supported wish each of these individuals the very best and a speedy recovery.
COVID-19 Update: April 3, 2020
WALLACEBURG, ONTARIO – Deborah Hook, Executive Director, Community Living Wallaceburg, has confirmed that one employee of Community Living Wallaceburg has tested positive and another has tested presumptive positive for COVID-19.
The employees have immediately entered into self-isolation for 14 days.
The positive test results were shared with the families of the people supported and agency personnel this afternoon.
Community Living Wallaceburg will remain in close contact and follow the directives and guidance provided by the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit.
Community Living will continue to work closely with the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit, following their guidance on health and safety procedures and recommendations. In light of this new development, we continue to monitor and adjust protocols and measures to minimize the spread of the virus. These include:
- Restricting visitors to our residential homes
- Delivering groceries and essentials to each home so employees and residents can continue to remain home
- Stopping non-essential supports within the agency
- Educating staff and residents on hand washing, social distancing and other infection control measures
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for working together during this challenging time.
COVID-19 Update: March 18, 2020
WALLACEBURG, Ontario – Community Living Wallaceburg understands the importance of implementing proactive measures to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and has made the following changes:
Our offices at 939 and 1100 Dufferin Ave., Wallaceburg have been closed and we ask that people call us at 519-627-0777, ext 0. We will respond within 12 hours.
Employees will be contacting families to notify them of the changes that have been made to keep the people we support and our employees safe.
All meetings, training sessions and Agency activities have been cancelled until further notice.
Please visit our website at www.getintocommunityliving.com and follow our social media sites for further updates as circumstances change.
Thank you for your understanding and important collaboration as we all work together to keep each other safe and healthy.
COVID-19 Update: March 9, 2020
To the families and people supported by Community Living Wallaceburg,
Community Living Wallaceburg is committed to delivering the highest quality supports and services possible to the people affiliated with our Agency. As you are no doubt aware, there has been growing concern about the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) around the world, including instances in Ontario. While we are fortunate that there have been no identified cases in the community of Chatham-Kent, we want to reassure you that Community Living Wallaceburg is taking the risk seriously. The Agency is taking appropriate steps in contingency planning for the people we support, their families and our employees, in the event that our community is directly impacted.
Currently, our Agency is regularly monitoring information from Health Canada, Ontario Public Health, and Chatham-Kent Public Health. We have also been in contact with our local public health representatives to clarify roles in the event that the illness presents in our community. For the time being, the impacts of this are minimal but please be reassured that we are assessing the situation around presenting cases in the province, activities and excursions, as well as the potential vulnerabilities of the population that we serve on an ongoing basis. In the short term, we have implemented a heightened level of disinfecting within the Agency, as well as increasing staff awareness around disinfection, general sanitation and self-assessment for illness. This is a rapidly evolving situation and further measures to reduce risks of infection and cross-contamination will be taken as the situation requires.
You may be contacted by a Supervisor or other Agency representative in order to discuss your support needs or the support needs of your family member in the event that Agency is faced with a further escalation of the Pandemic situation.
Please remember that the health and wellness of the people that we support is our highest priority. Should you have any questions around the current situation please contact Roger Romses, Director: Community Living Support Operations at 519-627-0777 ext. 2557.
Thank you in advance for your important collaboration in this process.