respiteservices.com in Ottawa
respiteservices.com in Ottawa will no longer be operational effective April 1, 2025
Thank you for your involvement with respiteservices.com in Ottawa either as someone looking for a direct support provider, or someone who wants to provide direct support for someone in Ontario. Unfortunately, this site will no longer be operational effective April 1, 2025. The site has been hosted since its initial launch by the Geneva Centre in Toronto, who have made the difficult decision to end their role in this capacity. We urge you to contact us for further information and supports in our community. We are actively working on alternative solutions, knowing how important this service is to families across the province. The privacy of your information is of the utmost importance and will remain protected and confidential.
We have included other options here:
- Ottawa Respite Connection (parents and workers Facebook group)
- Spark Life Care
- Bartimaeus
- Recreational respite
- Care.com
- Dynamite Respite And Community Services
Region served: Ottawa
Definition:
respiteservices.com in Ottawa is hosted by SCS. It is a secure website with tools that match you with Direct Support Providers who can provide respite. This service is available to children and adults with developmental disabilities and/or autism in Ottawa.
Eligibility:
- Children and adults with developmental disabilities or autism in Ottawa and their families
- Complete registration and receive approval
- Find and hire a Direct Support Provider
Application:
Family Registration – If you are interested in accessing respite information and services in Ottawa please complete the family registration form:
https://respiteservices.com/Ottawa/index.aspx?CategoryID=822&lang=en-CA
Cost:
To access the network of Direct Support Providers, families may be eligible to receive funding from one of the following programs:
- Special Services at Home (SSAH)
- Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD)
- Passport
- Families may also use their private funds if they meet SCS’ eligibility criteria
Stories:
Related documents or important resources:
Contact:
Email: respite@scsonline.ca
Telephone: 613-748-1788 ext 240
Not included in this service:
Each Direct Support Providers is independent from respiteservices.com and SCS. They are engaged by and paid by the family.
