Respite Options

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.

Disclaimer: This is strictly for information purposes only. Please be advised that the following options, whether a private business or a government licenced and funded facility, are not endorsed by respiteservices.com or York Support Services Network.

Adult 18+ Respite Listing Chart 2023

Childrens Respite Listing Chart 2023

Back To Respite Options Listing | Printer-Friendly Page

Program Title :	Respite Care Program
Program Time :	24 hr period, 7 days / wk (with exception December 25th & 26th)
Program Runs from :	Ongoing
Program Length :	Pending availability, no more than 14 consecutive days.
Program Cost :	$40/24 hr visit, $20/day visit
Admission Criteria :	Safehaven provides respite services for newborns, babies, toddlers, children, and teenagers (up to the age of 17) with physical and/or developmental disabilities and children with complex medical needs, (including technologically dependent medical conditions).
Activities :	Safehaven provides an out-of-home respite program which aims to offer an enriching experience for children. Safehaven's respite program has a clear focus on community participation and inclusion and recreational programming, while enabling the child's parent/guardian to take a break from their constant caring role. Safehaven works in partnership with families in aiming to deliver a quality respite program that becomes an extension of the child's family home. Activities include but are not limited to: -pet therapy -music therapy -tactile and sensory arts, crafts and games -community outings -swimming (summer months only) -Snoezelen room -Clown visits
Comments :	We are currently offering respite services only at our 1173 Bloor Street West, Toronto location. We assess all children and if the family is willing to travel, they could access our Downtown Toronto location
Disability / Special Needs :	Alternative Communication Devices, Assistive Devices, CPR, Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI), Developmental Disability, First Aid, G/J Tube, Medical, Medically Complex, Oxygen, Personal Care (toileting, diapering), Physical, Physical Disability, Seizures, Sign Language, Speech & Language / Communication, Suctioning, Tracheotomy, Ventilator
Individual(s) Served :	Male and Female
Type of Respite :	Residential Care
Age Category :	0-5 Preschool, 6-12 School Aged and 13-17 Adolescent
Agency :	Safehaven Project for Community Living
Agency Contact :	Ellen Downie
Phone :	416 535 8525 x.228
Fax :	416 535 9782
Email Address :	edownie@safehaven.to
Option offered at :	1173 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON M6H 1M9
Nearest Intersection :	Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street
Regions :	SOUTH-EAST (Markham, Stouffville, Richmond Hill, Thornhill), CENTRAL (Aurora, Newmarket, King Township) and SOUTH-WEST (Concord, Woodbridge, Maple, Vaughan, Kleinburg)
Attachment :