YORK REGION RESPITE SERVICES

(updated: September 2008)

This listing was prepared by the York Region CHAP Program, the York Region Respite Access Facilitator, and the York Region Respite
Committee as an aid to families in their respite planning. The information contained does not necessarily reflect those of the parties mentioned
above and is not an endorsement of the content. We encourage families to contact the agencies directly and check on the fees that may be
involved as they do change periodically.

CHILDREN’S OPTIONS (0-18 years):

Agency Name Type of Ages Options Camps Seasonal Needs Served

Respite

developmental delay

multiple disabilities
Residential Camps

medically fragile
Summer Break

dual diagnosis
Not for Profit

Winter Break
Out of Home

March Break
Day Camps
Overnights

Weekends
In Home

Children

Evening
All ages

autism
Adult
Profit

Days
A Circle of Support * * * * * * *
100 York Boulevard, Suite 115
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1J8
Contact: Andrea Rifkin
Telephone: 905-762-9909 ext. 222
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.acircleofsupport.com
A Helping Hand Always Inc. * * * * * * * * *
17 Gracefield Court
Maple, ON L6A 1G5
Contact: Ivette Dawson/Junior Powell
Telephone: 416-877-4357
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ahelpinghandalways.com
Aurora Skating Club * * * * * * * *
1 Municipal Drive
Box 1000
Aurora, ON L4G 6J1
Telephone: 905-713-1442
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.auroraskatingclub.com
 Agency Name Type of Ages Options Camps Seasonal Needs Served
Respite

developmental delay

multiple disabilities
Residential Camps

medically fragile
Summer Break

dual diagnosis
Not for Profit

Winter Break
Out of Home

March Break
Day Camps
Overnights

Weekends
In Home

Children

Evening
All ages

autism
Adult
Profit

Days
Aurora Youth Soccer Club * * * * * *
Contact: Laurie Muller
Telephone: 905-727-0624 ext. 21
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.aysc.ca

Belwood Lodge and Camp * * * * * * * * * * * * *

322 Third St. RR#1
Belwood, ON N0B 1J0
Contact: Chris Murdoch
Telephone: 519-843-1211
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.belwoodlodgeandcamp.ca

Bloorview Kids Rehab Centre * * * * * * * * * * * *

150 Kilgour Road,
Toronto, ON M4G 1R8
Contact: Agnes Mariano
Telephone: 416-425-6220 ext. 3768
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bloorview.ca

Bob Rumball Ontario Camp for * * * * * * * * * *

the Deaf
P.O. Box 77
Rousseau Road
Parry Sound, ON P0C 1K0
Telephone: 705-378-2898 or
TTY 705-378-0512
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bobrumball.org
 Agency Name Type of Ages Options Camps Seasonal Needs Served
Respite

developmental delay

multiple disabilities
Residential Camps

medically fragile
Summer Break

dual diagnosis
Not for Profit

Winter Break
Out of Home

March Break
Day Camps
Overnights

Weekends
In Home

Children

Evening
All ages

autism
Adult
Profit

Days
Camp Greenhouse * * * * * * * * * *
1978 Vandorf Sideroad,
Aurora, Ontario L4G 7B9
Contact: Colleen Howard
Telephone: 905-751-1215
Website: www.campgreenhouse.com
Camp Prospect * * * * * * * * * * * * *
79 James Street
Barrie, ON L4N 6Y2
Contact: Giancarlo Marchi
Telephone: 705-735-0129
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.campprospect.com
Camp Winston / Blooming Acres * * * * * * * * * *
9005 Leslie Street
Unit #203
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1G7
Contact: Howard Bloom
Telephone: 905-707-3427
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.campwinston.com
C.H.I.L.D. * * * * * * *
2200 Rutherford Rd. #4
Concord, ON L4K 5V2
Telephone: 905-417-3111
Website: www.childmdim.com
Email: [email protected]
Christian Horizons * * * * * * * * * *
Contact: Susan Stewart
Telephone: 905-939-4610
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.christian-horizons.org
 Agency Name Type of Ages Options Camps Seasonal Needs Served
Respite

developmental delay

multiple disabilities
Residential Camps

medically fragile
Summer Break

dual diagnosis
Not for Profit

Winter Break
Out of Home

March Break
Day Camps
Overnights

Weekends
In Home

Children

Evening
All ages

autism
Adult
Profit

Days
Community Care Access Center * * * * * * * * *
1100 Gorham St., Unit 1
Newmarket, ON L3Y 7V1
Contact: Intake Department
Telephone: 905-895-1240 or
1-888-470-2222
Web: www.yorkregion.ccac-ont.ca
CHAP (Community Helpers for * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Active Participation)
102 Main St. S., Unit 3
Newmarket, ON L3Y 3Y7
Contact: Karen Delong
Telephone: 905-898-6455 ext. 247 or
1-866-257-9776
Website: www.respiteservices.com
Community Living * * * * * * * * *
Newmarket/Aurora District
757 Bogart Avenue
Newmarket, ON L3Y 2A7
Contact: Josie DeMartino
Telephone: 905-898-3000 ext 247
Website: www.clnad.com

Community Living Georgina * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

P.O. Box 68
Sutton West, ON L0E 1R0
Contact: Donna Roberts
Telephone: 905-722-8947
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.communitylivinggeorgina.com
 Agency Name Type of Ages Options Camps Seasonal Needs Served
Respite

developmental delay

multiple disabilities
Residential Camps

medically fragile
Summer Break

dual diagnosis
Not for Profit

Winter Break
Out of Home

March Break
Day Camps
Overnights

Weekends
In Home

Children

Evening
All ages

autism
Adult
Profit

Days
Community Living York South * * * * * * * *
Administration & Head Office
101 Edward Avenue
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 5E5
Telephone: 905-884-9110
Information, Intake & Respite
1-877-737-3475
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ysacl.on.ca
Crossroads Interactive * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Programming
161 Davis Drive, Unit # 8
Newmarket, ON L3Y 2N3
Contact: Samantha or Kelli
Telephone: 905-505-0040 or
647-280-2482
Email: [email protected]
E.C.C.A. Corporation * * * * * * *
2343 Brimley Road
Suite #826
Scarborough, ON M1S 3L6
Contact: Emma Steenson
Telephone: 416-609-0861

Easter Seals * * * * *
P.O. Box 34
Aurora, ON L4G 6H1
Contact: Lory Paterson
Telephone: 905-727-8948 or
1-866-473-2048
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.easterseals.org
 Agency Name Type of Ages Options Camps Seasonal Needs Served
Respite

developmental delay

multiple disabilities
Residential Camps

medically fragile
Summer Break

dual diagnosis
Not for Profit

Winter Break
Out of Home

March Break
Day Camps
Overnights

Weekends
In Home

Children

Evening
All ages

autism
Adult
Profit

Days
East Metro Youth Services * * * * * * * * * * *
1200 Markham Rd
Suite 200
Scarborough, ON M1H 3C3
Contact: Deborah Kernohan
Telephone: 416-438-3697
Website: www.emys.on.ca

*programs start at 12 years of age and into adulthood

Exceptional Learning Centre * * * * * * * * * *

9688 Leslie Street
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4C4
Contact: Lorraine Lewis
Telephone: 905-508-0341
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.exlcentre.com
Facing Changes * * * * * * * * * *
Newmarket, ON
Contact: Nancy
Telephone: 905-895-5230
Email: [email protected]

Finding the Way Inc. * * * * * * * * * *

630 Rivermede Road
Unit # 12
Concord, ON L4H 2K7
Contact: Ali Offman
Telephone: 905-669-2132
1 (866) 731-5107
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.findingtheway.ca
 Agency Name Type of Ages Options Camps Seasonal Needs Served
Respite

developmental delay

multiple disabilities
Residential Camps

medically fragile
Summer Break

dual diagnosis
Not for Profit

Winter Break
Out of Home

March Break
Day Camps
Overnights

Weekends
In Home

Children

Evening
All ages

autism
Adult
Profit

Days
Freedom Support Services * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
1183 Finch Ave W
Suite #504
Toronto, ON M3J 2G2
Contact: Shierapra
Telephone: 416-630-3074
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.freedom-support.com
Hopes and Dreams * * * * * * * * * *
20 Greencrest Circuit,
Suite #607
Scarborough, ON M1G 1B8
Contact: Tara Moncrief
Telephone: 416-937-8242
Website: www.hopesanddreams.ca
Kerry’s Place * * * * * * * * *
34 Berczy St, Suite 150
Aurora, ON L4G 1W9
Contact: Tracy Mansell
Telephone: 905-713-6808 ext 309
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kerrysplace.org

Kinark Child & Family Service * * * * * * * *

& Kinark Outdoor Centre
P.O. Box 730
Minden, ON K0M 2K0
Contact: Jim McHardy
Telephone: 1-800-805-8252
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kinark.on.ca/autism
 Agency Name Type of Ages Options Camps Seasonal Needs Served
Respite

developmental delay

multiple disabilities
Residential Camps

medically fragile
Summer Break

dual diagnosis
Not for Profit

Winter Break
Out of Home

March Break
Day Camps
Overnights

Weekends
In Home

Children

Evening
All ages

autism
Adult
Profit

Days
Leaps and Bounds * * * * * * * * * * * *
11181 Yonge Street,
Richmond Hill, ON
Contact: Linda Cross
Telephone: 905-953-0569
Email: [email protected]
Website:www.leapsandboundsservices.com
Markham Soccer Club * * * * * *
Contact: Susanne
Telephone: 905-471-8207
Meta Centre * * * * * * * * * * *
Richmond Hill
10 West Pearce St., Unit #8
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1B6
Vaughan
201 Millway Ave., Unit #10
Vaughan, ON
Contact: Filomena Veccio
Telephone: 905-771-6843
Website: www.metacentre.ca
Newmarket Soccer Club * * * * *
26 Wilsted Drive
Newmarket, ON L3Y 4T9
Contact: Silvie Thickett
Telephone: 905-836-8761
Email: [email protected]
Oakdale Child and Family Service * * * * * * * * *
291 Chisholm Avenue
Toronto, ON
Contact: Pina Murray / Lisa Bache
Telephone: 416-699-5600
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.oakdaleservices.com
 Agency Name Type of Ages Options Camps Seasonal Needs Served
Respite

developmental delay

multiple disabilities
Residential Camps

medically fragile
Summer Break

dual diagnosis
Not for Profit

Winter Break
Out of Home

March Break
Day Camps
Overnights

Weekends
In Home

Children

Evening
All ages

autism
Adult
Profit

Days
Ontario Special Olympics * * * * * * *
18 Wynford Dr.,
Suite 300
North York, ON M3C 3S2
Contact: Juli Prokopchuk
Brattan
Telephone: 1-888-333-5515
Website: www.osoinc.com

Reach for the Rainbow * * * * * * * * * * * * *

20 Torlake Crescent,
Toronto, ON M8Z 1B3
Contact: David Neal
Telephone: 416-503-0088
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.reachfortherainbow.ca

Reena * * * * * * * * * * * * *
927 Clark Ave. W,
Thornhill, ON L4J 8G6
Contact: Nicole Resnick
Telephone: 905-889-2690 ext. 2224
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.reena.org

Rest Assured Respite * * * * * * * * * *

16 Elsa Drive,
Gormley, ON L0H 1G0
Contact: Brooke Buckley
Telephone: 905-841-7761
 Agency Name Type of Ages Options Camps Seasonal Needs Served
Respite

developmental delay

multiple disabilities
Residential Camps

medically fragile
Summer Break

dual diagnosis
Not for Profit

Winter Break
Out of Home

March Break
Day Camps
Overnights

Weekends
In Home

Children

Evening
All ages

autism
Adult
Profit

Days
Safehaven Project for * * * * * * * *
Community Living
1173 Bloor St. W.,
Toronto, ON M6H 1M9
Contact: Cheryl Davies
Telephone: 416-535-8525 ext. 228
Website: www.safehavenproj.org
Silent Voice Canada (for the deaf) * * * * *
699 Coxwell Avenue,
Toronto, ON M4C 3C1
Contact: Mike Cyr
Telephone: 416-463-1104 or
416-463-3928 – TTY
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.silentvoice.ca
Steps Program * * * * * * * * * *
4852 Vandorf Sideroad
Stouffville, ON L4A 7X5
Contact: Laura Hunter
Telephone: 905-642-8001
Website: www.stepsprogram.com
Email: [email protected]
Stewart Homes * * * * * * * * * *
Pickering, ON L1V 1X9
Contact: Diane Doucette
Telephone: 905-686-3111
Website: www.stewart-homes.com
 Agency Name Type of Ages Options Camps Seasonal Needs Served
Respite

developmental delay

multiple disabilities
Residential Camps

medically fragile
Summer Break

dual diagnosis
Not for Profit

Winter Break
Out of Home

March Break
Day Camps
Overnights

Weekends
In Home

Children

Evening
All ages

autism
Adult
Profit

Days
Under the Banyan Tree * * * * * * * * * * * * *
1020 Denison St, Unit 106
Markham, ON L3R 3W5
Contact: Annie Leung
Telephone: 905-947-0036
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.underthebanyantree.ca
ADULT OPTIONS (18+):
Agency Name Type of Ages Options Camps Seasonal Needs Served
Respite

developmental delay

multiple disabilities
Residential Camps

medically fragile
dual diaganosis
Summer Break
Not for Profit

Winter Break
Out of Home

March Break
Day Camps
Overnights

Weekends
In Home

Children

Evening
All ages

autism
Adult
Profit

Days
A Helping Hand Always Inc. * * * * * * * * *
17 Gracefield Court
Maple, ON L6A 1G5
Contact: Ivette Dawson/Junior
Powell
Telephone: 416-877-4357
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ahelpinghandalways.com
Aurora Skating Club * * * * * * * *
1 Municipal Drive
Box 1000
Aurora, ON L4G 6J1
Telephone: 905-713-1442
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.auroraskatingclub.com
Bob Rumball Ontario Camp for * * * * * * * * * *
the Deaf
P.O. Box 77
Parry Sound, ON P0C 1K0
Telephone: 705-378-2898 or
TTY 705-378-0512
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bobrumball.org
Camp Prospect * * * * * * * * * * * * *
79 James Street,
Barrie, ON L4N 6Y2
Contact: Giancarlo Marchi
Telephone: 705-735-0129
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.campprospect.com
 Agency Name Type of Ages Options Camps Seasonal Needs Served
Respite

developmental delay

multiple disabilities
Residential Camps

medically fragile
dual diaganosis
Summer Break
Not for Profit

Winter Break
Out of Home

March Break
Day Camps
Overnights

Weekends
In Home

Children

Evening
All ages

autism
Adult
Profit

Days
Christian Horizons * * * * * * * * * *
Contact: Martha Bencomo
Telephone: 905-737-9770
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.christian-horizons.org

Community Care Access Center * * * * * * * * *

1100 Gorham St., Unit 1
Newmarket, ON L3Y 7V1
Contact: Intake Department
Telephone: 905-895-1240 or
1-888-470-2222
Web: www.yorkregion.ccac-ont.ca

CHAP (Community Helpers for * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Active Participation)
102 Main St. S., Unit 3
Newmarket, ON L3Y 3Y7
Contact: Karen Delong
Telephone: 905-898-6455 ext. 247 or
1-866-257-9776
Website: www.respiteservices.com

Community Living
Newmarket/Aurora District * * * * * * * * *
757 Bogart Avenue,
Newmarket, ON L3Y 2A7
Contact: Josie DeMartino
Telephone: 905-898-3000 ext 247
Website: www.clnad.com
 Agency Name Type of Ages Options Camps Seasonal Needs Served
Respite

developmental delay

multiple disabilities
Residential Camps

medically fragile
dual diaganosis
Summer Break
Not for Profit

Winter Break
Out of Home

March Break
Day Camps
Overnights

Weekends
In Home

Children

Evening
All ages

autism
Adult
Profit

Days
Community Living Georgina * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
P.O. Box 68,
Sutton West, ON L0E 1R0
Contact: Donna Roberts
Telephone: 905-722-8947
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.communitylivinggeorgina.com
Community Living York South * * * * * * * *
Administration & Head Office
101 Edward Avenue
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 5E5
905-884-9110
Information, Intake & Respite
1-877-737-3475
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ysacl.on.ca
Crossroads Interactive * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Programming
161 Davis Drive, Unit #8
Newmarket, ON L3Y 2N3
Contact: Samantha or Kelli
Telephone: 905-505-0040 or
647-280-2482
Email: [email protected]
Dreams Inc. * * * * * * * * * *
58 Main St. North, Unit 19B
Markham, ON L3P 1X5
Contact: Michelle Del Carmen
Telephone: 905-209-9092
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dreamsinc.ca
 Agency Name Type of Ages Options Camps Seasonal Needs Served
Respite

developmental delay

multiple disabilities
Residential Camps

medically fragile
dual diaganosis
Summer Break
Not for Profit

Winter Break
Out of Home

March Break
Day Camps
Overnights

Weekends
In Home

Children

Evening
All ages

autism
Adult
Profit

Days
E.C.C.A. Corporation * * * * * * *
2343 Brimley Road,
Suite #826
Scarborough, ON M1S 3L6
Contact: Emma Steenson
Telephone: 416-609-0861

East Metro Youth Services * * * * * * * * * * *

1200 Markham Rd, Suite 200
Scarborough, ON M1H 3C3
Contact: Deborah Kernohan
Telephone: 416-438-3697
Website: www.emys.on.ca

*programs start at 12 years of age and into adulthood

Freedom Support Services * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

1183 Finch Ave W
Suite #504
Toronto, ON M3J 2G2
Contact: Shierapra
Telephone: 416-630-3074
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.freedom-support.com

Halsey Lodge * * * * * * * *
875 Lake Drive E
Jackson’s Point, ON L0E 1L0
Contact: Cheryl Hammell
Telephone: 905-722-8001
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.newcaregroup.com
 Agency Name Type of Ages Options Camps Seasonal Needs Served
Respite

developmental delay

multiple disabilities
Residential Camps

medically fragile
dual diaganosis
Summer Break
Not for Profit

Winter Break
Out of Home

March Break
Day Camps
Overnights

Weekends
In Home

Children

Evening
All ages

autism
Adult
Profit

Days
Hopes and Dreams * * * * * * * * * *
20 Greencrest Circuit, Suite #607,
Scarborough, ON M1G 1B8
Contact: Tara Moncrief
Telephone: 416-937-8242
Website: www.hopesanddreams.ca
Kerry’s Place * * * * * * * * *
34 Berczy St, Suite 150
Aurora, ON L4G 1W9
Contact: Tracy Mansell
Telephone: 905-713-6808 ext 309
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kerrysplace.org
L.E.A.P.P. * * * * *
230 Sunset Beach Rd
Oak Ridges, ON L4E 3H3
Contact: Kathy Gladding
Telephone: 416-704-1249
Email: [email protected]
Leaps and Bounds * * * * * * * * * * * *
11181 Yonge Street,
Richmond Hill, ON
Contact: Linda Cross
Telephone: 905-953-0569
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.leapsandboundsservices.com
Mary Centre * * * * * * * * * * *
530 Wilson Ave, Suite 210
Toronto, ON M3H 5Y9
Contact: Tracey Berman
Telephone: 416-630-5533 ext. 222
Website: www.marycentre.com
 Agency Name Type of Ages Options Camps Seasonal Needs Served
Respite

developmental delay

multiple disabilities
Residential Camps

medically fragile
dual diaganosis
Summer Break
Not for Profit

Winter Break
Out of Home

March Break
Day Camps
Overnights

Weekends
In Home

Children

Evening
All ages

autism
Adult
Profit

Days
Meta Centre * * * * * * * * * * *
Richmond Hill
10 West Pearce St., Unit #8
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1B6
Vaughan
201 Millway Ave., Unit #10
Vaughan, ON
Contact: Filomena Veccio
Telephone: 905-771-6843
Website: www.metacentre.ca
Ontario Special Olympics * * * * * * *
18 Wynford Dr., Suite 300
North York, ON M3C 3S2
Contact: Juli Prokopchuk
Brattan
Telephone: 1-888-333-5515
Website: www.osoinc.com
Participation House * * * * * *
9 Butternut Lane,
Markham, ON L3P 3M1
Contact: Chuck Johnston
Telephone: 905-294-0944
Website: www.participationhouse.net
Reena * * * * * * * * * * * * *
927 Clark Ave. W,
Thornhill, ON L4J 8G6
Contact: Nicole Resnick
Respite Co-ordinator
Telephone: 905-889-2690 ext. 2224
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.reena.org
 Agency Name Type of Ages Options Camps Seasonal Needs Served
Respite

developmental delay

multiple disabilities
Residential Camps

medically fragile
dual diaganosis
Summer Break
Not for Profit

Winter Break
Out of Home

March Break
Day Camps
Overnights

Weekends
In Home

Children

Evening
All ages

autism
Adult
Profit

Days
Under the Banyan Tree * * * * * * * * * * * * *
1020 Denison St, Unit 106
Markham, ON L3R 3W5
Contact: Annie Leung
Telephone: 905-947-0036
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.underthebanyantree.ca
Vita Community Living Services * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
4301 Weston Road,
Toronto, ON M9L 2Y3
Contact: Franca Molinaro
Telephone: 416-749-6234 ext. 215
Website: www.villacharities.com