Mission Statement

At Surrey Place, we follow these principles to ensure that we deliver high-quality, consistent programming across our organization.

Our Story

Surrey Place is a not-for-profit organization that helps people of all ages with autism-, developmental-, and sensory-related concerns push the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve new victories.

We’re able to bring together caring clinicians, staff, valued partners and other experts in the sector to give our clients a comprehensive, yet centralized care program. This holistic approach ensures everyone in a client’s circle of care – their behaviour therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, physiotherapists, speech-language pathologists and more – can collaborate to work in the client’s best interests.

We work with our clients throughout their lives, creating inventive and innovative programs so they can keep building their skills, grow their self-confidence and set their sights even higher. For children, our approach revolves around the family unit. For adults, we support their independence.

Our care isn’t confined to our facilities. We find ways for clients and their families to get the greatest access to services and support them in navigating the service system – whether at home, online, or at one of our five locations.

Since 1962, we have supported people with varying and complex needs in the Toronto region and more recently, Northwestern Ontario. Surrey Place is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada through the healthcare program.

Our People/Our Team

Chief Executive Officer – Dr. Terri Hewitt

Vice President, Children’s Services – Lisa Binns

The success of Surrey Place comes from a tremendous team effort filled with, generosity, dedication, and innovation. The community board, made up of directors, clients, staff and families, is a significant part of it. Together, they are united under a shared vision: to provide the best services, programs and experiences to clients and community partners.

Achievement/Awards And Recognition

• Accreditation Canada (2016 – 2020) recognizes organizations around the world that improve outcomes in accordance with independent assessments and global standards. In 2016, Accreditation Canada commended Surrey Place Centre on “the commitment to using accreditation to improve the quality and safety of the services it offers to its clients and its community”. Learn more.
• City of Toronto Access, Equity and Human Rights Award (2019), the highest honour in the City of Toronto, recognizes people and programs that have made a difference by eradicating barriers to equality and discrimination.
• IPAC Public Sector Leadership & Excellence Award (2015) recognizes organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership by taking inspired action towards improving public services, supporting government priorities or having had a significant impact on public policy.

Our Partners

We collaborate with partners and organizations in many disciplines to share knowledge and tools, improve access to services, and set standards. We conduct research and train the experts of the future.

• Coordinated Service Planning
• Community Network of Specialized Care Ontario Toronto Region
• Developmental Disabilities Primary Care Program
• Developmental Services Ontario Toronto Region
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder clinic
• OAP School Support Program
• Toronto Autism Services Network
• TRE-ADD
• Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program, Training and Development Centre.

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