Explore respite options available for your family in York Region. For services, you may contact agencies directly or for assistance in connecting to a Respite Option in York Region contact the Respite Access Facilitator at 1-866-257-9776 ext 2265.
Note: Some options may have a waiting list. Individuals aged 18+ years accessing MCCSS funded options, will require eligibility confirmed through DSO.
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Program Title : | VITA Community Living Services Respite |
Program Time : | varies from hourly, daily, weekly or monthly. |
Program Runs from : | Ongoing |
Program Length : | varies |
Program Cost : | Details Below |
Admission Criteria : | At VITA, services are provided to individuals 16 years of age and over who are diagnosed with a developmental disability or are dually diagnosed. |
Activities : |
Residential and day respite programs are offered in both Toronto and York Region. Individualized respite plans are created with each family. A variety of recreation-based summer programs and March break programs are provided which combine community with in house activities designed to promote social interaction and peer relationships. |
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Vita offers a variety of services. Traditionally, residential, respite and conventional day programs (Community Participation programs) are funded by the Ministry of Community and Social Services. Fee for Service Programs: Vita opened its door to the individuals with developmental disabilities and dual diagnosis who are in a need of affordable and appropriate day services. There is a variety of programs for adults available in Toronto and York region. Information about these programs can be find under the following headings: day services, evening/weekends, Learning You or by contacting Support Services Department at 416-749-6234. The cost of the program depends of the level of assistance an individual with developmental disability and/or dual diagnosis requires. This is determined on individual basis. Generally, in a setting where there is one Vita staff with 4 adults with developmental disability the cost is $45 per day (9 to 5) with additional $100 for extended hours until 6 pm monthly. There are variety of options to attend available: full time and part time attendance. Educational programs (like Learning You) are priced based on duration of each course as well as the level of staff assistance required. |
Disability / Special Needs : | ADHD/ADD, Allergies, Alternative Communication Devices, Autism/PDD, Behavioural, CPR, Challenging Behaviours, Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI), Developmental Disability, Dual Diagnosis, First Aid, G/J Tube, Medical, Medically Complex, Mobility, Personal Care (toileting, diapering), Physical, Physical Disability, Seizures, Sign Language, Speech & Language / Communication |
Individual(s) Served : | Male and Female |
Type of Respite : | Out of Home |
Age Category : | 18-21 Young Adult, 22-30 Adult, 31-50 Adult and 50+ Seniors |
Agency : | VITA Community Living Services & Mens Sana |
Agency Contact : | Selina McDonald |
Phone : | 416 749 6234 x.233 |
Fax : | 416 749 1456 |
Email Address : | smcdonald@vitacls.org |
Option offered at : | Various locations in Central East (York) and Toronto Region., Toronto and York Region, ON |
Nearest Intersection : | varies according to option |
Regions : | SOUTH-EAST (Markham, Stouffville, Richmond Hill, Thornhill), CENTRAL (Aurora, Newmarket, King Township) and SOUTH-WEST (Concord, Woodbridge, Maple, Vaughan, Kleinburg) |
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