Respite Options

Below you will find a list of respite options for families residing in Simcoe County. For information about these services you must contact the service provider directly. Please note that some options may have a waiting list.

Please be advised that the following options, whether a private business or a government licenced and funded facility, are not endorsed by respiteservices.com, Catulpa Community Support Services or Empower Simcoe.

The user (parents/guardians and other supports) acknowledges that, while Catulpa Community Support Services & Empower Simcoe may have provided information with respect to services and supports available in the community, the final decisions with respect to the manner in which services and supports are to be provided as well as decisions to hire, contract with or engage any persons, agencies or companies or other entities to provide said services and supports have been made by the Service user (parents/guardians and other supports).

For further assistance regarding respiteservices.com and the database you may contact Angie Bridekirk, Respite/CHAP Coordinator at Catulpa Community Support Services or Carolyn Harris Respite/CHAP Coordinator at Empower Simcoe.

Agency :	E3 Community Services
Address :	100 Pretty River Park Way N, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4X2
Community Regions :	Collingwood and Area
General Information :	E3 Community Services’ primary responsibilities are to support both Adults and Children in getting full value as participating citizens in the community. We embrace the principles of inclusiveness, integration, individualization and community acceptance. Children’s Respite Care We believe that all parents should have access to affordable respite care opportunities. Our weekend respite camp provides planned, out of home respite to families who have children/youth with developmental and physical disabilities and multiple special needs. Weekends are organized in advance and we can accommodate up to five children/youth. Staff ratios are determined by the needs of the participants receiving care. Participants arrive at 6:00 p.m. on Friday and stay until Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Camp provides parents with the chance for some rest and relaxation, while the children and youth have fun taking part in community events and activities. We provide trained staff who ensure the safety and care of the children and youth, activities that are fun and appropriate, nutritious meals, a warm, comfortable environment and bedding and towels. We are located at 250 Peel Street, Unit A, Collingwood. We are government funded. The cost for out of home respite is $10.00 per day. For more information, families are encouraged to call E3 Community Services.
Eligibility :	Developmental disability
Age Category(ies) :	Preschool, School Aged, Adolescent, Young Adult, Adult 22-30, Adult 31-50
Type of Respite :	Centre-Based Respite, Residential Respite (Overnight), Community, Weekend Respite, Fee for Service
Respite Contact :	McKean, Lori
Contact Email :	lmckean@e3.ca
Phone :	705 445 6351
1-800 Number :
Fax :	705 445 6313
Website :	http://www.e3.ca

Provincial Respite Services Network 2018 Update