Respite Options

Families are encouraged to contact agencies directly for assistance in connecting to a respite option in Elgin County. For further information on any services offered and how to access respite please follow the links to the agency websites or send your inquiries to respite@communitylivingelgin.com.

Please note that availability to some of the options in Elgin County may be limited due to waiting lists or may not be available because of limited resources.

Explore the Respite Options that are available for your family.

Agency :	Community Living Elgin
Address :	400 Talbot St., St. Thomas, ON N5P 1B8
Community Regions :	Elgin/StThomas
General Information :	Community Living Elgin provides a wide range of supports for children and adults with a developmental disability. We are committed to working with families to advocate for the supports and services their sons and daughters need. Respite funds may be allocated to families with children diagnosed with Developmental or Physical Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder or children with Mental Health needs. These funds help to offset the cost of respite. Our Associate Family Relief program offers a flexible funding support providing an opportunity to have out-of-home weekend respite. A host family provides weekend respite in their home to a person with a developmental disability.
Eligibility :	Must be a resident of Elgin County with a developmental disability.
Age Category(ies) :	Preschool, School Aged, Adolescent
Type of Respite :	Centre-Based Respite, Weekend Respite
Respite Contact :	Fisher, Janice
Contact Email :	respite@communitylivingelgin.com
Phone :	519 631 8012
1-800 Number :
Fax :	519 633 4392
Website :	http://www.communitylivingelgin.com

Provincial Respite Services Network 2018 Update