National Services

Recreational Respite offers virtual services throughout Canada.

Recreational Respite is a Canadian-owned and operated organization that has served thousands of individuals and families throughout Canada!  We now offer our virtual services in all ten provinces and three territories, including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and the Yukon Territory.

National Services Include: 

  • Virtual Group Services
  • Virtual One-to-One Support
  • Virtual Recreation Therapy Assessment with Personalized Planning
  • Community Partnerships

Recreational Respite’s supports and services are recognized by several ministry and private foundations for funding or reimbursement for families who qualify. We do not require a professional referral or diagnosis to align support. Read on to learn more or contact us to get started.

Virtual Group Services 

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Recreational Respite offers accessible outcome-based group programs to youth (ages 12-17) and young adults (ages 16+) throughout Canada! Our virtual recreation team aims to provide a safe and inclusive space to cultivate life skills, self-discovery, self-care and community engagement, while being supported by peers through life’s transitions. We explore a variety of topics that relate to:

  • self-discovery and exploring identity
  • healthy relationships and social connection
  • recreation and leisure interests
  • independent living skills
  • soft skill development and vocational readiness
  • pop culture, history and world cultures
  • healthy lifestyles and physical activity

Each program contributes to inclusive and accessible opportunities and promote healthy avenues of independence. Visit our Group Services page for current program listings.

Virtual One-to-One Support

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Recreational Respite provides virtual one-to-one support to young, middle-aged, and older adults who have disabilities, illnesses, mental health experiences, who may be navigating grief, trauma, or significant life changes, and who desire personalized recreation-based supports. Our tailored services aim to enhance emotional well-being and nurture social health for individuals who face barriers to participation. These supports are provided in a confidential virtual space, and can be used to:

  • pursue recreational interests
  • assist in organization, reminders, and accomplishing tasks
  • develop independent life skills
  • coach in vocational opportunities
  • mentor in areas of interest and creativity
  • support during life transitions
  • foster community participation and healthy lifestyles
  • provide respite for a caregiver
  • and more.

Through a Recreation Therapy Assessment, we identify each individual’s interests, goals, and any barriers to participation, and create a personalized plan to support meaningful engagement and overall well-being. A skilled Community Engagement Provider is matched to provide trusted one-to-one support, striving to reach desired outcomes through person-centred recreation and community participation opportunities.

We do not require a professional referral or diagnosis to align support. If this sounds like a good fit, call 1-877-855-7070 ext. 1 or contact us to get started with one-to-one support.

Virtual Recreation Therapy Assessment and Personalized Plan

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Our Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is skilled in the APIED (Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, and Documentation) process. Kiana Fawcett-Paul, CTRS #87137 will meet virtually with you for a Recreation Therapy Assessment and development of a personalized plan.

This virtual session is designed to gather information about the individual’s interests, goals, and any recreational participation barriers. The assessment will inform the creation of a personalized plan to support meaningful engagement and overall well-being. If desired, family members, caregivers or professionals are welcome to share insights regarding leisure interests, support needs, and necessary accommodations.

This personalized plan will be provided to the individual or their caregiver, and can be an asset in communicating preferences, needs, and goals to:

  • paid care providers
  • unpaid caregivers (such as siblings, neighbours, grandparents)
  • short-term respite centres
  • community living settings
  • foster care providers
  • schools, after-school programs or summer camps

This virtual service is available to residents of all Canadian provinces and territories. Read on to learn more or contact us to get started with a Recreation Therapy Assessment.

About the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist® (CTRS)
A CTRS is a qualified professional who provides or directly supervises recreational therapy services. Recreation Therapy aims to improve or maintain physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual functioning to facilitate full participation. The CTRS is a certified recreational therapist who has demonstrated professional competence by acquiring a specific body of knowledge and passing the NCTRC exam.

About Recreation Therapy | NCTRC

About The Qualified Provider | NCTRC

Community Partnerships

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We partner with local, provincial, and national organizations throughout Canada to provide tailored services to children, youth, adults, caregivers, volunteers or professional teams. Each partnership is uniquely developed to meet the needs of your community and build your organization’s capacity to serve, and can include any of our in-person or virtual supports.

Please visit our Community Partners page for current partnerships and for more details. If you represent an organization, and would like to explore a collaboration with us, please inquire at 1-877-855-7070 ext. 2 or contact us.