Services in the Community
Respite Community Services - In Home
Attendant Care Outreach Program
880 Wellington Street, Suite 700,
Ottawa, Ontario - K1R 6K7
Telephone: 613-238-8420
vhahelps@magma.ca
The Outreach Program administered by the Visiting Homemakers Association Health and Home Support offers attendant services for youth 16 and over in their own home, place of employment and/or adult educational institution. The individual must be able to direct their own care and must need service right away.
How to Apply ?
Complete the application form for Attendant Services
Since there is a waiting list to obtain this service, it is important that you apply as early as possible. It is common for a waiting list for this area. Support Service Living Units for region of Ottawa Carleton area
Brochure and applications are available by calling above telephone number
Ottawa Community Care Access Centre In-Home and In-School Care
4200 Labelle Street, Suite 100,
Ottawa, Ontario - K1J 1J8
Telephone: (613) 745-5525 / 1-800-538-0520 (Intake)
A provincially funded agency that offers a range of professional services (i.e., OT, physiotherapy, etc.) and Personal Care - i.e. bathing, toileting, dressing (personal care is often very useful for school day mornings) A parent must be in the home when these services are being provided.
How to Apply ?
Contact your Local Community Care Access Centre and ask to be assessed for the services you need. These services are paid for by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (OHIP) and may vary from one local office to another.
Ottawa-Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Respite Care, In-Home Programs
Telephone: (613) 225-6112
respite@ocapdd.on.ca
An in-home program designed to provide relief to families with dependents with a developmental disability, living in the Ottawa-Carleton area. The service allows the parent(s) the freedom to meet their own needs that may include recreation, work, meetings, social activity and other important events.
The service also provides outings with the client to promote their socialization skills' development and recreational needs.
Two part-time employees work with up to 19 families on a regular basis, an average of four hours every two weeks.
Families are asked to pay for any cost related activities outside the home. This includes all cost to the worker and the client related to the activity, as well as transportation costs related to the outings.
Openarms Family Homes
6248 Deermeadow Drive
Greely, Ontario - K4P 1M9
Telephone:(613) 821-9797
Openarms Family Homes is a privately owned and operated treatment program, licensed by the Ministry of Community and Social Services, to provide specialized care to children and adolescents. We have developed several parent model foster homes for children with varying degrees of physical and/or developmental challenges in the Eastern Ontario Region.
Each home is licensed for up to four children. The foster parents are assisted in the daily care of the children by child care workers (when required) and, as necessary, by a registered practical nurse overnight. Each foster family is closely supported by an Openarms Foster Family supervisor, who will provide counseling and direction to the family and child.
The children to whom we provide care are described as hard to serve such as those which fall within the following categories:
Medically Fragile
Physically challenged
Multi-handicapped
Developmentally challenged
Pervasive developmental disorders
Within these categories are varying degrees of involvement. Our agency serve those children whose physical/developmental involvement is moderate to extreme.
Family Relief Program for Developmentally Challenged Children and Adults
775 Campbell Street,
Cornwall, ON - K6H 7B7
(613) 937-3072
The Family Respite Program provides short-term relief in the Centre's respite home to children and adults who are developmentally challenged. The Family Respite Home is situated in the city of Cornwall. Qualified staffs are trained to meet the various needs of the children/adults as well as providing them with meaningful experiences in the areas of recreation, socialization and self-help skills. The main focus of this respite service is to meet the needs of the individual's natural family. There is a nominal user fee for this respite service, please contact them for more details.
How to Apply:
The Centre's Intake Clerk processes referrals for the Family Respite Program. Please contact (613) 937-3072. For more information about S.D. & G. Developmental Services Centre, visit their website at www.developmentalservices.ca
Family Relief Program for Physically Handicapped Children
775 Campbell Street,
Cornwall, ON - K6H 7B7
This program provides short-term relief in the child's own home. The child must be 0 to 18 years of age and have a physical disability (i.e. Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophy, etc.). The family is provided with the funding to hire their own worker that will provide the respite.
How to Apply:
All referrals for the Family Respite Program for the Physically Handicapped Children are processed through the Centre's Intake Clerk. Please call (613) 937-3072 for more details.
For more information about S.D. & G. Developmental Services Centre, visit their website at www.developmentalservices.ca
Respite Community Services - Out of Home
Andrew Fleck Child Care Services - Child Care Information
Suite 600 - 700 Industrial Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario - K1G 0Y9
Telephone #: (613) 248-3605 E-mail: cci@afchildcare.on.ca
Fax: (613) 736-9606
A regional, bilingual, publicly funded information and referral service.
Provides information and guidance on all available child care options in Ottawa-Carleton and assists parents in making informed child care choices.
Brockville and District Association for Community Involvement
2595 Parkdale Ave #4
Brockville, Ontario K6V 3H2
Telephone: (613) 345-4092 / Fax: (613) 245-7469
Office Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
The Brockville and District Association for Community Involvement was founded in Brockville in 1956 by parents and family members. It is a member of the Provincial and National federation of Associations for Community Living. Community Involvement has been instrumental in developing a range of services and opportunities for people who have intellectual disabilities. Individuals have the opportunity to join the Association's membership and become part of an association of people who share in a vision for a positive inclusive community in Leeds and Grenville.
Supports and Services:
Case Management - Family Support Coordination Program;
Parent Relief;
Out-Of-Home Respite Program;
Advocacy;
Assistance with school issues;
Management of individualized funding - supervision of parent relief and support workers;
Assistance with completion of funding applications;
Future Planning;
Resource Library;
Sponsor Workshops;
Community Development.
Ottawa-Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Respite Programs
Telephone: 613-569-8684, Ext. 257 /respite@ocapdd.on.ca
Provides out of home respite for adults and school aged children with developmental disabilities. Sessions are provided for either school aged children or adults. The client must be developmentally disabled to be eligible. Fees apply, but some funds are available through other sources to cover costs in some cases.
The Ottawa Rotary Home (A Home Away From Home)
30 Rochester Street, Ottawa, Ontario - K1R 7V3
Telephone :613-236-3200 or 1-877-236-3250 info@rotaryhome.on.ca
Specially trained staff offer the continuation of school and treatment schedules. They also offer special activities that make the childrens' stay as enjoyable for them as the break is for their families. The Regular Program allows a child with a physical disability to stay at the home for short periods (a few days, a weekend, a couple of weeks) or in the case of a family emergency.
The Short Stay Respite Day Program allows a child to visit for the day only (8:30-3:30) during the school year, thus allowing families to complete their day-to-day chores. Children in half day school programs may be able to stay on a daily basis in exceptional circumstances.
The Regular Planned Relief Program dedicates four beds to enabling families to send their children every seventh week during the school year. The children come from Sunday evening and stay until Friday when they are discharged to school or picked up by 3:00 p.m. On two occasions families can attach a weekend at either end to allow them a full week's break.
A nominal fee is charged for each day or portion of a day used. Financial assistance may be available through Respite Plus (at Service Coordination) or the Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (at the Ministry of Community and Social Services).
How to Apply ?
To gain admission for their child with musculoskeletal or neuromuscular disabilities, parents must complete the required information forms. Forms may be obtained from your social worker or directly from the home. Families are encouraged to visit the home, meet the staff, and have a look around before using the service.
Out-Of-Home Respite for Medically Fragile and Technologically Dependent Children
775 Campbell Street,
Cornwall, ON K6H 7B7
The Out of Home Respite Program provides respite and recreational services for children aged 0 to 18, who are medically fragile and technologically dependent. The program is designed to support the child outside of the family's home, whether they use the recreational component or the family respite residence.
Children are referred to this program via the Community Care Access Centre, other professionals or by parents. All referrals are processed through the Centre's Intake Clerk. Please contact Anne Charbonneau at (613) 937-3072 or via e-mail at acharbonneau@developmentalservices.ca
For more information about SD&G Developmental Services Centre, go to their website at www.developmentalservices.ca
Tender Tots and Spirit
The Ottawa Children's Treatment Centre (OCTC)
395 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario - K1H 8L2
OCTC is pleased to provide bilingual day respite programming for families with medically fragile and/or technologically dependent children and youth who require 24 hour care living in the City of Ottawa. Referrals must meet Ministry of Community and Social Services criteria. These community based programs are provided in partnership with the City of Ottawa and consist of full-day respite services at local community centres and at the O.C.T.C. facilities at 395 Smyth Road.
TENDER TOTS: Infants to age 7
OCTC 395 Smyth Road (Saturdays)
SPIRIT: Youth from 7 - 18 years
Orleans Recreation centre (Saturdays)
Walter Baker Centre (Sundays)
For more information about the Ottawa Children's Treatment Centre go to their web site at www.octc.ca or call 613) 737-0871.
The Children's Place Wellness Centre
1160 Carling Ave,
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7K6
(613)725-9995 www.childrensplace.on.ca
The Children's Place Wellness Centre is a non-profit organization offering day care to children recovering from mild illness, injury or hospitalization as well as providing traditional childcare services for medically fragile children.
How to apply?
Contact your childcare provider or the Children's Place Wellness Centre for a registration form.
Park and Recreation Day Camps
Gloucester: (613) 748-4151 Camp Kaleidoscope - ages 5-12 with aphylaxis severe life threatening allergies. Summer Success Camp - ages 8-16 extra support due to attention, hyperactivity, learning or behavioral differences.
Canadian Mothercraft Funventure Day Camp: (613) 728-1839 - Ages 4.5-6 (Navigators) ages 7-9 (Explores)
National Capital Region - YM/YWCA Day Camps: 1-888-241-CAMP / www.educom.on.ca/ymca-ywca
RA Centre Camps: (613) 735-5100 - Ages 4-12 / www.racentre.com / E-mail: racentre@racentre.com
Carleton University Summer Sports Camps: (613) 520-4480 - Ages 4-18
E-mail: ravens@carleton.ca / www.carleton.ca/athletics
Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa
Offers Integrated services provided by trained staff for after school and evening throughout the week. There is a waiting list for this service. To apply, call the Director of Programs @ (613) 232-7316
Website: www.boysandgirlsclubottawa.org
Winners Day Camps: (613) 860-1113 - Ages 3-16
Website: www3.sympatico.ca/winnersdaycamps
Summer Sign Fun Day Camp: Ottawa Deaf Centre
357 Winona Avenue
Ages 4-13 for deaf, hard of hearing, siblings, friends & children who want to learn
sign language. TTY: (613) 729-6189 / Voicemail: (613) 729-1467
CNIB Day Camp: (613) 563-0000 Ext. 147 - Ages 6-16 for blind, low vision and who are independent in most areas of self care.
Sunshine Day Camp: Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa
160 Percy Street,
Ottawa, ON K1R 6E5
Telephone #: (613) 567-5864
Camp runs from Mid July to Mid August - Ages: 6-12
Autism Society of Ontario
Ottawa Chapter in conjunction with The Boys and Girls Club
of Ottawa
Summer and March Break Day Camp (Camp Leo):
(613) 726-6590 - Ages 6-18
Ottawa Children's Treatment Centre: Offers many day camp opportunities for various ages and diagnoses (physical disabilities only) also some teen evening programming.
Call: (613) 737-0871 and ask for the Social Work Department.
The Children's Place has a full range of services during the summer for all ages including a Summer program for School-Age children which includes weekly field trips and centre based activities for 6-12 year olds. For information contact: (613) 592-5002 www.childrensplace.on.ca
Summer Social Skills Day Camp - Main Street Community Services Stittsville/Kanata area
Shelley-Anne Steinburg, MSW
Main Street Community Services
1250 Main Street, Unit C20, Stittsville (613) 831-6606 www.mainstreetcommunityservices.ca
Using a pro-active and cognitive behavioural approach to learning, the camp enables children (5-12 years- to develop satisfying interpersonal relationships by enhancing skill proficiency in a variety of areas that foster social competency.
Throughout each camp session children will be provided a fun, safe and therapeutic environment where their individuality and uniqueness is respected and nurtured. We cater to children with special needs such as Learning Disabilities, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Asperger's and Down's Syndrome. Each child will be provided with opportunities for :sports, martial arts, arts and crafts, cooperative activities, swimming relaxation and much more.
Residential Camps:
Camp Kennebec - An Integrated Summer Residence Camp for Children with ADD, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Behavioural needs
and Mainstream campers.
Summer Contact: Telephone: 1-877-335-2114
RR#2, Arden, Ontario - K0H 1B0
E-mail: Kennebeccamp@hotmail.com /www.campkennebec.com
Winter Contact: Telephone: 1-905-433-3376 / Fax #: 1-905-433-3165
70 Wilkins Crescent, Courtice, Ontario - L1E 3B6
E-mail: Kennebeccamp@hotmail.com / www.campkennebec.com
Camp Kodiak - A unique, intergrated, non-competitive programs for LD, ADHD/ADD & Mainstream children and teens (Ages 6-18)
They include children and teens with and without learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder.
Winter Contact: Toll Free: (877) 569-7595 OR (905) 569-7595
E-mail: info@campkodiak.com
Summer Contact: Toll Free: (877) 569-75951 OR (705) 389-1910
E-mail: info@campkodiak.com / Website: www.campkodiak.com
Easter Seals Society
Operates Camp Merrywood near Perth for children and youth with physical disabilities. During June to August you may contact the
Camp Director at (613) 267-1244.
Camp Merrywood is located in Perth, RR#5, Perth, Ontario - K7H 3C7.
Financial assistance is available. Call the central camping office during off-season (September to June) at 1-800-668-6252
or visit their Website: www.easter-seals.org
