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Our vast assortment of qualityprograms and services delivered bytrained staff from a variety of professionaldisciplines are available to all residentsof Essex County.HomeOur ProgramsACCESS has something for everyone. We have a wide range of programs designed to strengthen our local community.SEE PROGRAMSVolunteerThinking volunteering? All you need is a willingness to help, a little time to share and a desire to challenge yourself.The Referral MatrixThe Referral Matrix is a comprehensive online tool to connect youth between the ages of 16-24 to support services in Essex County!ACCESS receives only a portion of its funding from theUnited Way and government sources.We rely on the generosity of donors like you to provide the services our community requires.OUR MISSIONSupporting and strengthening Essex County through locally-driven services, advocacy and strategic community partnerships

We are all on an incredible journey, but sometimes we get so caught up in the busyness of life, that we can miss what God wants to do in and through us on ordinary days. Our goal is to constantly remind ourselves to be looking for those little moments where God whispers to our hearts to do something out of our ordinary routine and see what He will do.

Welcome to Community Living Essex County A community that celebrates inclusion and inspires possibilitiesOur Mission:We are committed to support people in achieving their goals and dreams and to realize their value as full citizens in their community. Who We are and What We Do:Since 1961 Community Living Essex County, a notforprofit charitable organization has been committed to assisting people of all ages who have an intellectual disability and their families throughout Essex County.The goal of Community Living Essex County is that all persons live in a state of dignity, share in all elements of living in the community, and have the opportunity to participate effectively.Community Living Essex County envisions a society where everyone belongs, has equality, respect and acceptance. The gifts, uniqueness and innate value of each individual are celebrated, supported and acknowledged as essential to the completeness of the whole community.We help the community develop its capacity to welcome and support people who have not always had the same opportunities as the rest of us to participate in community life in meaningful, productive ways.Over 600 employees and many dedicated volunteers join together at Community Living Essex County to ensure that quality supports and opportunities are provided to people with intellectual disabilities in Essex County

Essex Community Services is recognized as a leading community resource identifying needs, coordinating solutions and offering accessible, dynamic programs through multiple access points in the Greater Municipality of Essex.We are a registered charitable organization providing community services to the residents of the Town of Essex and neighbouring municipalities in the County of Essex since 1975. Our agency is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Approximately 100 volunteers participate on committees or assist with direct service each year. Our clients include men, women, children, families, frail elderly, low income individuals of all ages, disabled persons, as well as the unemployed and under-employed.