Ontario
Recreational Respite offers care to individuals and their families in Ontario.
Recreational Respite is a Canadian-owned and operated organization that has served thousands of individuals and families throughout Canada! We offer in-person and virtual services in Ontario, including the North East, North West, East, Central, West and Toronto Ontario Health Regions.
In-Person Services Include:
- One-to-One Respite Support
- Group Services
Virtual Services Include:
- Virtual Group Services
- Virtual One-to-One Support
- Virtual Recreation Therapy Assessment with Personalized Planning
Recreational Respite’s services are recognized by ministry funding and private foundations for individuals or families who qualify, including:
- Autism Ontario: Building Brighter Futures Fund
- Indigenous Service Canada: Jordan’s Principal
- Military Families Resource Centre: Support to Families with Special Needs – MFRC
- Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services:
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities – ACSD
Children with Special Needs, Community Enhancement – CSN
Passport Program
Special Services at Home – SSAH
Ontario Autism Program: Urgent Response Service – OAP URS
One-to-One Respite Support
We work one-to-one with children, youth, adults and seniors who have disabilities, illnesses, mental health experiences, who may be navigating grief, trauma, or significant life changes, or 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 individualized supports are provided in your home or in community settings, and can be used to:
- provide respite for a caregiver
- foster community participation and healthy lifestyles, and emotional wellbeing
- pursue recreational interests
- develop independent life skills
- coach in vocational opportunities
- mentor in areas of interest
- support during life transitions
- 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 respite 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. Contact us if you’d like to learn more about our services or begin an inquiry.
Phone 1-877-855-7070, ext. 1
or fill out a One-to-One Support Inquiry Form
Group Services
From time-to-time, we partner with community organizations to provide tailored groups to children, youth, adults, caregivers, volunteers or professional teams.
Please visit our Community Partners page for current partnerships and for more details.
To explore our virtual supports and services, please visit our National Services page.