Mary Centre - Peel Region Office
Respite
Record #:
CWL1200
Last Modified:
24 Sep 2024
Last Full Update:
24 Sep 2024
Record Details
Description & Services
Description | Respite offers flexible, short-term care and support that meets the needs of the person and their family by providing people with the daily routine of caregiving and/or being with their family so as to assist in sustaining personal health and well-being The Centre offers Community (Out-of-Home) Connectionsservice at St. Bernard’s Residence in the former City of North York provides twenty-four (24) hours of out-of-home respite care seven (7) days a week. This program offers up to six (6) beds to people who are currently living at their own home or with caregivers or other community partners. The focus of this program is to provide care and support to the person and/or family. We will make every effort to support and/or enhance existing goals the person or family may have. We will also assist with the development of new skills that will enhance the person’s quality of life. Day-Away Day Program - is part of the Aging at Home Initiative. This program provides an opportunity to socialize and participate in recreational and leisure activities designed ideally to support people above the age of fifty-five (55) and is ideal for people who may be experiencing cognitive decline. Support employees provide a safe and secure environment with a program of activities structured to meet the needs of people with memory impairment and cognitive decline and helps each person to maintain life skills and assists them to remain in their community longer. People who attend this day program are also eligible to attend the Out-of-Home respite program |
Areas Served | Greater Toronto Area ; Peel Region ; York Region |
Eligibility | Developmentally Challenged adults 18+ |
Application | All referrals for residential programs must be made through the DSO (Developmental Services Ontario) |
Fees | Set fees for some programs |
Languages | English |
Contact Information
Address & Map | 1 Bartley Bull Pkwy, Suite 18 Brampton, ON L6W 3T7 |
Intersection | Main St S and Steeles Ave E |
Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
Office Phone | 905-866-6300 |
Fax | 905-866-6304 |
Website | www.marycentre.com |
Primary Contact | Marianne Vico, Director of Services - Peel; Phone: 905-866-6300 ext 221; Email: mvico@marycentre.com |
Primary Executive | Don Walker, Executive Director; Email: dwalker@marycentre.com |
Other Details
Funding | Provincial |
Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
Subjects
Subjects | Developmental disabilities ; Respite care |