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Halton Families for Families Respite List

HaltonFamiliesForFamiliesRespiteList

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The Legal Stuff: This document is presented for informational purposes only and is intended to provide a broad understanding and knowledge of the available respite services in Halton and surrounding areas. The information is not exhaustive and Halton Families for Families is not responsible for changes to third party information. Although every reasonable effort is made to present current and accurate information, Halton Families for Families makes no guarantees of any kind. This information is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Halton Families for Families does not recommend or endorse any organization listed in this document. The reader assumes full responsibility for how one chooses to use this information.

Special thanks:

Halton Families for Families – Family Advisory Committee would like to thank the following people for their support and assistance in creating this document:

Adrienne Boyes – Respite Project Manager, ErinoakKids

Brennah Grande – Placement Student, Halton Families for Families

Cynthia Minaker – Community Support Services Worker, Halton Support Services

Susan Probert – Service Resolution Facilitator, Halton Region

Michelle Domonchuk-Whalen – Manager, Caroline Families First Program

Additional thanks to our funder, the Ontario Trillium Foundation and our community partners –

ROCK Our Kids Network - Children’s Mental Health Developmental Services Committee (CMHDS)



Table of Contents

Section Title Pages

Funding Special Services at Home 4 – 5

Funding Assistance for Children with Severe disabilities 6 – 7

Respite by area Halton Burlington Bartimeus 8 Community Living Burlington 9 Milton Community Living North Halton 10

Oakville Central West Specialized 11

Developmental Services Community Living Oakville 12 **Respite Services 13

Outside of Halton Region Brampton Alliance 14

Carpe Diem 15

Hamilton/Waterdown Cornerstone Support Services 16 Operation Oasis 17

Mississauga Key Assets 18 Erinoakkids 19

Toronto Leaps and Bounds 20 William, Marijan and Associates 21 ** Respite Services is a main portal for exploring respite services in Halton.



Respite Services Funding

Special Services at Home For information call: (905) 567-7177

http://www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/topics/specialneeds/specialservices/index.aspx

c/o Ministry of Community and Social Services, Central West Region 200-6733 Mississauga Rd. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6J5

Description: The Special Services at Home (SSAH) Program helps family’s caring for individuals with a disability. If approved, families are provided with funding to purchase supports and services which they could not normally provide themselves and are not available elsewhere in the community. What can I use the funding for? • Personal Development and Growth – This could include helping a person acquire new skills and

abilities, such a improving communications skills or supporting a person as he or she undertakes more and more of the activities associated with daily living.

• Respite and Support – respite provides a break for the family and may help avoid burn-out, stress and fatigue. It provides an opportunity for the family to have a different experience, build new relationships and learn new skills

Who can apply? • Parents, family members, and legal guardians of children with a developmental or physical

disability under the age of 18

Who is eligible? To be eligible, the individual with the disability must be: • Resident of Ontario; • Have ongoing functional limitations as a result of a disability; • Require support beyond that which is a normal family responsibility; and • Be living at home with their families or living away from their family's home but not residing in a

Ministry-funded residential setting

How do I apply? 1. You can apply by filling out an application on your own or with the assistance of an agency or

professional. You can obtain an application from Special Services at Home Application at http://www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca/mbs/ssb/forms/ssbforms.nsf/AttachDocsPublish/006-1915~2/$File/1915.doc or by contacting your local Regional Office at http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/regionalMap/regional.aspx.

2. You will need medical documentation clearly confirming the diagnosis of the individual with the disability.



How are funding decisions made? Applications are reviewed and assessed by a Special Agreements Officer who sets priorities based on several factors such as: • The type and amount of service your family needs; • What you need in order to enhance your ability to cope with providing care; • The complexity of the support required as a result of the level of the ongoing functional limitation; • Supports and services currently available in the community; • Support networks of the individual and family; • Locally identified priorities; and • Availability of funds.

Who do I contact for more information? Your local Ministry of Community and Social Services' regional office can help you find your local service provider at http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/regionalMap/centralwest_Region.aspx



Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD)

Ministry of Community and Social Services and Ministry of Child and Youth Services SPECIAL NEEDS UNIT

Central West Region - Mississauga Office 6733 Mississauga Road, 2nd Floor, Mississauga ON L5N 6J5

Tele: 905 567 7177 ext. 341 1 877 832 2818

Fax: 866 563 9708 The Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) program provides financial assistance to parents to help with extraordinary cost related to their child's severe disability. It is a direct funding program for low and moderate-income families. Who Can Apply? Parents, family members, legal guardians and individuals 16 of years of age and over may apply. Who is Eligible? · Resident of Ontario · Children under the age of 18 · Children who have a severe disability, which results in a functional loss · Live at home with their families (or legal guardian) · Have extraordinary costs, which are incurred directly as a result of the disability What are Extraordinary Costs? · Transportation to and from medical appointments · Specialized Clothing · Trained Caregivers · Caregiver Respite · Specialized learning and development equipment · Social Opportunities What is Included in the Benefit? · The amount of financial assistance is determined based on your yearly extraordinary expenses and your gross family income. Minimum monthly payment is no less than $25 per month and no more than $460.00 per month. · A drug card (includes prescriptions drugs) · A Dental card (basic coverage) · Vision and Hearing Services · Items related to vision and hearing services · The consumer contribution for an Assistive Device under the Assistive Devices Program (provided through the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care) · The cost of an assessment for an assistive device and the cost of batteries and repairs necessary for mobility devices



How are Decisions Made? Applications are reviewed and assessed by a Special Agreements Officer who determines eligibility and the amount of money a family can receive based on: · The age of the child · Household gross income · The number of children in the home · The extent to which the child is severely limited in activities pertaining to normal living · The expenses that the parent/guardian is incurring or might incur solely by reason of the severe disability of the child What are the Income Qualifications? The ASCD program is intent for low to moderate income families. If the family's income were above the set limits, the benefit would not be given, or may be reduced according to the provincial sliding scale.

Family Size (including parents)

Full basic entitlement may be paid to:

(gross family income)

You may be eligible for some entitlement up to: (gross family income)

Up to 4 $42,000 $63,641 Up to 5 $43,000 $64,841 Up to 6 $44,000 $65,641 Up to 7 $45,000 $66,841

The income levels will be raised by $18,000 for each additional child with a disability to calculate the net entitlement.



Bartimaeus Primary Contact: Holly Fisher Email: [email protected] Phone: (905) 634-2881 Alternate: (905) 975-9211 Toll Free: Fax Number: (905) 634-6682 www.bartimaeus.com Bellview House, 1006 Plains Road East, Burlington, Ontario, L7T 4K2 Respite Services Planned and supportive breaks for families provided in the family home which enables individuals to remain in their own environment and is invaluable to care providers offering services that fits their schedule (weekends, overnight, vacation). Notes Services: Hamilton/Halton/Niagara https://goo.gl/maps/WGGagWxVB792



Community Living Burlington Primary Contact: None Specified Email: [email protected] Phone: (905) 336-2225 Alternate: (905) 876-1373 Toll Free: (888) 941-1121 Fax Number: (905) 335-9919 www.clburlington.ca 3057 Mainway Drive Burlington, Ontario, L7M 1A1 Respite Services CLB provides respite support to individuals with developmental disability. They provide safe and reliable service with qualified staff. Notes In order to access supports and services at Community Living Burlington, please contact their local developmental service Ontario Office. Alternate fax number: Fax: (905) 876-2740. If individual is over 18 then you have to go through Developmental Service Ontario, if they are a child, then you can connect with Community Living Burlington directly. https://goo.gl/maps/YVLxY8xSa2y



Community Living North Halton Primary Contact: Karen Wilson Email: [email protected] Phone: (905) 878-2337 Alternate: (905) 878-7656 x 244 Toll Free: Fax Number: (905) 878-5413 www.clnh.on.ca 917 Nipissing Road Milton, Ontario, L9T 5E3 Respite Services After school respite available. Individual must have a developmental disability. Notes None https://goo.gl/maps/2HZU6AHdDVk



Central West Specialized Developmental Services Primary Contact: Lindsay Mcfarlane Email: [email protected] Phone: (905) 844-7864 Alternate: (905) 844-7864 x 316 Toll Free: Fax Number: (905) 849- 6980f www.cwsds.ca 53 Bond Street Oakville, Ontario, L6K 1L8 Respite Services This program operates in a separate house and serves clients with multiple needs, ranging in age from five years to adulthood. It provides non-emergency respite for families and caregivers for the weekend, or up to a week at a time. The program is recreationally focused taking into consideration the needs of clients currently utilizing. Services $60/per day. Notes None https://goo.gl/maps/bMX2iDezeWs



Community Living Oakville Primary Contact: Mary White Email: [email protected] Phone: (905) 844-0146 Alternate: (905) 844-0146 x 210 Toll Free: Fax Number: (905) 844-1832 www.oakcl.org 301 Wyecroft Road Oakville, Ontario, L6K 2H2 Respite Services Community Living Oakville provides after school respite to children with developmental disabilities between the ages of 5-21. Notes None https://goo.gl/maps/mg8wLJuKrWn



Respite Services Primary Contact: None Specified Email: [email protected] Phone: (905) 844-7864 Alternate: (905) 849-6980 Toll Free: (800) 600-2013 Fax Number: www.respiteservices.com/Halton/ 53 Bond Street Oakville, Ontario, L6K 1L8 Respite Services Explore respite options available for your family. Contact agencies directly or for assistance in connecting to a respite option in Halton contact one of the respite coordinators. Notes Please note that some options have a waiting list. Access agencies through Halton Support Services. Alternate website: www.haltonsupportservices.ca https://goo.gl/maps/a3fDSYZ9MEs



Alliance Primary Contact: Karen Catney Email: [email protected] Phone: (905) 897-6660 Alternate: Toll Free: (855) 459-6060 x 307 Fax Number: (905) 897-3885 www.allianceys.ca Central West/Head Office, 104 Queen Street West, Second Floor Brampton, Ontario, L6X 1A4 Respite Services Alliance Youth Services Inc. has been providing FASD specific respite, as well as respite services for individuals of all ages with behavioural problems, mental health challenges, and developmental delays in southern Ontario for the past eight years. Notes None https://goo.gl/maps/CeXbgkZNeTz



Carpe Diem Primary Contact: None Specified Email: [email protected] Phone: (905) 799-2947 Alternate: Toll Free: Fax Number: (905) 790-8262 www.carpediem.ca 9355 Dixie Road Brampton, Ontario, L65 1J7 Respite Services By providing loving structured homes for emotionally distressed children. Notes None https://goo.gl/maps/fgu1i2p9vMS2



Cornerstone Support Services Primary Contact: Marie Benassi Email: [email protected] Phone: (905) 321-0998 Alternate: Toll Free: Fax Number: www.cornerstonesupportservices.ca PO Box 1488 Waterdown, Ontario, L04 2H0 Respite Services Cornerstone Support Services provides one-to-one and small group services to adults who have a developmental/intellectual disability. They also work with child/youth who are suffering with a mental illness.They work with the individual to complete everyday tasks such as hygiene, meal preparation, social and recreational activities, transit taking etc. Notes Worker would come to families home and match a worker that best suits the child/youth/adult. Founder: Marie Benassi



Operation Oasis Primary Contact: Nancy Pollock Email: [email protected] Phone: (905) 525-9140 Alternate: Toll Free: Fax Number: 905-524-0069 www.srs-mcmaster.ca Institute of Applied Health Sciences, 1400 Main St W Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 1C7 Respite Services A service for families of children with special needs. Graduate students in physiotherapy and occupational therapy interested in working with children and families can be alerted to available job opportunities through an electronic bulletin board. Notes Eligibility: Families of children with special needs. No cost for referral; Fees for referred services vary. https://goo.gl/maps/jLoxaYRqeWE2



Key Assets Primary Contact: Kathryn Rock Email: [email protected] Phone: (905) 279-4496 Alternate: (647) 519-3356 Toll Free: Fax Number: (905) 279-4501 www.keyassets.ca 170 Robert Speck Parkway, Suite 100 Mississauga, Ontario, L4Z 3G1 Respite Services Usually involves children living with their own family or foster carers, but having short stays with another foster family to give their family/main caregivers a break. Notes None https://goo.gl/maps/m1hTnEEFM292



Erinoakkids Primary Contact: None Specified Email: Phone: (905) 855-2690 x 2906 Alternate: Toll Free: (877) 374-6625 Fax Number: (905) 855-9451 www.erinoakkids.ca 2277 South Millway Mississauga, Ontario, L5L 2M5 Respite Services Children and youth identified as medically fragile/technologically dependant living in Peel, Halton or Dufferin, between the ages of 0 to 18.The camp is offered at 53 Bond Street in Oakville on designated weekends and during the summer. Notes Please follow the link for more information - http://www.erinoakkids.ca/Services/Services/Respite-Services.aspx https://goo.gl/maps/p5bXCFGY9Zy



Leaps and Bounds Primary Contact: Deanna Pietramala Email: [email protected] Phone: (905) 727-2273 Alternate: Toll Free: Fax Number: (905) 727-2241 www.leapsandboundsservices.com 11181 Yonge Street, Unit 317 Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4S 1L2 Respite Services In home respite services are available for families of persons with special needs. Our associates have the skills to establish positive relationships with people with special needs and follow up directions are provided by the family or caregiver. Notes Alternate fax: (905) 727-2240 https://goo.gl/maps/yL1sSfphdf72



William, Marijan and Associates (wm + a) Primary Contact: None Specified Email: [email protected] Phone: (416) 367-5968 Alternate: (905) 524-3843 Toll Free: (416) 367-5968 Fax Number: (416) 367-5968 www.wmanda.com 100 The East Mall, Unit 1 Etobicoke, Ontario, M8Z 5X2 Respite Services Services are focused on supporting parents – both directly and indirectly. We offer flexibility of support for respite and other home and community-based services, providing specialist behavioural support and crisis support. Notes Provides individualized support for children, youth, and adults diagnosed with: Autism/ASD/PDD, Developmental Exceptionalities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Effects, Mental Health Disorders, Emotional and Behavioural Disorders. https://goo.gl/maps/krK4WTDJd6G2



We would love to hear from you!

For more information and/or to connect with us please find us at

Halton Families for Families 400 Bronte Street South, Suite 101

Milton, Ontario L9T 0H7

Darlene Wierski-Devoe Family Engagement Coordinator

[email protected] 905-875-2575 Ext. 232

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“Family is - a safe, caring and nurturing circle of support.” – Halton Families for Families

Halton Families for Families is a Trillium funded community collaborative in partnership with Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK) and the Children’s Mental Health Developmental Services (CMHDS)

Committee. Our goal is to create a place for families who have been impacted by a child or youth’s mental health challenges to come together and engage in supportive and meaningful discussions, creating a growing and caring network of families. A place where sharing experiences can have a

positive impact on the child and youth mental health services offered in Halton.

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