Regional Executive Director:    Tina Warren        

twarren@kerrysplace.org

147 Claire St., P.O. Box 93

Thomasburg, ON K0K 3H0

Phone:  (613) 478-5500  

Manager:   Irene Newman  

inewman@kerrysplace.org
(613) 478-5500  

Kerry’s Place South East Region currently consists of a residential support component which operates out of several homes and a limited community outreach program.  

Residential Supports
Sixteen people live in three group homes located side by side on a 90 acre rural property just outside the Village of Thomasburg.  The property features a well-used in-ground swimming pool, and a large barn housing a group of farm animals. There are also three other homes in the Village of Thomasburg supporting a total of eight individuals and a home in Roslin with two individuals. Four individuals share a house in the city of Tweed.  Two of our senior individuals share an apartment in Belleville giving them the opportunity to live in the city with amenities close by and a quiet retirement atmosphere.  One person receives support in an independent living situation with staff only checking in periodically. 

As this region is expanding a recent purchase of a former bed and breakfast property (containing three homes), in Campbellford, is in the process of being converted into more residences for individuals in need of support.  All people contribute to the running of their households as they share the responsibilities of cleaning, meal planning and preparation, grocery shopping, snow-shoveling, grass-cutting and gardening.  

Leisure/Recreational Activities
People attend a number of activities and functions such as rally club dances, movies, bowling, concerts, and more. Some people have purchased YMCA passes and are busy with step classes, aquafit classes, swimming, and using the track and gym. Other individuals are school age and are attending the local high school in various programs.  There are also a few who are artist and have had their art work displayed and sold.

Vocational Opportunities
Work/training placements include Quinte Vocational Support Services, maintenance and cleaning, running a hobby farm, community jobs, running other house related errands and feeding birds at a local conservation area.

Community Outreach
We currently receive government funding for Community Outreach and provide respite support when funding is available.  We provide consultation to local families who are living with a son or daughter with ASD and partner with the Autism Society of Ontario - Kingston Chapter on different projects.