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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Program: Respite Services
Organizations: Wesway
Phone Numbers: 807-623-2353
Toll-Free: 1-888-623-2353
Fax: 807-623-6413
Email: respite@wesway.com
Website: www.wesway.com
Address: 1703 Victoria Ave E Suite 210
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 1C8
Location:
  • Located on Victoria Ave E in the S ward of Thunder Bay
  • Closest intersection is at Victoria Ave E and Selkirk St
  • Situated across the street from the NuWave School of Hair Design
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm


Service hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Contacts: Leigh Abthorpe or Erica Holloway - Intake Services Co-ordinator
807-625-6695 * intake@wesway.com
Service Description:
  • Provides a flexible range of respite services for families of children, adults and/or seniors with a disability or a chronic health condition
  • Provides planned or emergency services in the home or out of the home using either staff or volunteers

    • 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
    Fees: None
    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
    Languages: English ; French

    This information was last completely updated on: 12-10-2024


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