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Respite Services
1703 Victoria Ave E Suite 210
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 1C8
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 1C8
807-623-2353
Toll-Free: 1-888-623-2353
Fax: 807-623-6413
Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Service hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Service hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Last updated: Dec 10, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
- Families can call directly to request services or be referred by a community agency
- Call or send an email to intake@wesway.com
- Families caring for an adult should contact Developmental Services Ontario - Northern Region at 1-855-376-6673
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
- The primary caregiver must live in the home with the person receiving the care
- Eligible families are responsible for the ongoing care of the family member
- The family member must have a disability or a chronic health condition such as a developmental disability, autism spectrum disorder, physical disability, frail condition related to aging, Alzheimer Disease or a related dementia
- Specific eligibility is determined by criteria relating to age, diagnosis and location of individuals
Residency Requirements: Districts of Thunder Bay, Kenora, and Rainy River along the corridors of Highways 11/17
Fees
None
Contacts
Leigh Abthorpe or Erica Holloway - Intake Services Co-ordinator
807-625-6695 * intake@wesway.com
807-625-6695 * intake@wesway.com
Languages
English ; French
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Host Family Service
- Provides volunteer families who offer periods of respite by welcoming a child or adult with a disability into their home
- Includes the individual in their family activities for a few hours, or an occasional overnight, or a weekend
In-Home Service
- Carries out the in-home care routines that are usually performed by the family caregiver
- Provides the option of taking the family member to activities outside of the home
- Assists participants in the enjoyment of various activities with a focus on their needs, interests and personal safety
Community Friends
- Matches individuals with a disability with volunteers who share their time to enjoy a few hours of social or recreational activities in the community
Respite Home Service
- Operates three respite homes within the City of Thunder Bay
- Engages individuals in daily life routines with small groups of participants
- Provides social and recreational activities tailored to the participants' interests
- Offers weekday and weekend services
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Last updated: Dec 10, 2024: Suggest an edit
