Respite services provide temporary care to individuals while families have a day or evening out, take a vacation, or handle an emergency.

Respite may be provided in the family home or in the home of a qualified caregiver.

A Saturday program offering recreation and community activities is also available.

 Services to anyone who is DDSN eligible. Respite services are accessed through a person’s EI or SC. Funding is limited.

 Respite is assistance for families who need short-term care for their family member. Respite is family arranged. Families may choose a Board trained respite caregiver or one of their own.