Respite Options in Waterloo Region

In Waterloo Region, nine developmental service agencies offer a variety of respite programs, both in-home and out-of-home. These programs serve people of varying ages with a variety of different needs and interests. For more information on what each respite program offers, please click on the Respite Option link provided.

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Program Title :	Crisis/Respite Residential Service
Program Time :	Offered 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
Program Runs from :	Offered throughout the year.
Program Length :
Program Cost :	No cost for consumer.
Admission Criteria :	Please see "Community Respite Partner" description for Waterloo Regional Homes for Mental Health for further information regarding eligibility. Individuals must be 16 years of age or older. Please direct inquiries and referrals to Alison Johnston, Waterloo Regional Homes for Mental Health, at (519) 576-7431 and (866) 797-7431.
Activities :	The crisis component provides support in meeting basic needs during times of crisis; linkages to supports and resources to address immediate crisis needs; and assistance to initiate a crisis/recovery support plan or review an existing plan. The planned respite stay component provides help for individuals in the form of relief from daily responsibility and associated stresses, and help for family members in the form of relief from their day-to-day care giving responsibilities.
Comments :	Regular communication between individuals in respite, existing supports and respite staff are essential to successful crisis resolution. Individuals who are not well connected to their community will be provided with an opportunity to identify and link with relevant supports and resources to address their future needs. PLEASE NOTE: Consumers using this service must be able to navigate stairs. (There are 15 steps to the home's bedroom level.)
Disability / Special Needs :	CPR, Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI), Dual Diagnosis, First Aid, Mental Health
Individual(s) Served :	Male and Female
Type of Respite :	Residential Care
Age Category :	13-17 Adolescent, 18-21 Young Adult, 22-30 Adult, 31-50 Adult and 50+ Seniors
Agency :	Waterloo Regional Homes for Mental Health
Agency Contact :	Alison Johnston
Phone :	519 576 7431
Fax :	519 576 2923
Email Address :	ajohnston@waterlooregionalhomes.com
Option offered at :	290 Sheldon Avenue North, Kitchener, ON N2H 3M8
Nearest Intersection :	Weber and Ottawa
Regions :	Waterloo Region
Attachment :

Provincial Respite Services Network 2018 Update