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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Program: Personal Support and Respite Care
Organizations: Ottawa West Community Support
Phone Numbers: 613-728-6016
Fax: 613-728-3718
Email: info@owcs.ca
Website: owcs.ca/services/respite-care
Address: 1137 Wellington St W
Ottawa, ON
K1Y 2Y8
Intersection: Parkdale Ave and Wellington St W
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * Service: Daily 24 hours
Executives: Jennifer Lalonde - Executive Director
613-728-6016 ext 236 * jennifer@owcs.ca
Contacts: Diane Chavez - Senior Care Coordinator Respite Care Program
613-728-6016 ext 223
Service Description: Non-profit community support agency * Home Support Workers (HSW) and Personal Support Workers (PSW) provide fee-for services such as :
  • assistance with personal care such as bathing, grooming, dressing and exercise programs
  • assistance with meal planning and preparation
  • support through companionship, motivational activities and socialization
  • respite care for family caregivers
Fees: Set fees * subsidized : $10 per hour (max 2 hours per week), regular rate: $30 per hour * deposit required for more than 15 hours of respite care weekly
Application: Self or health professional referral * home visit will be completed by an OWCS Care Coordinator
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Older adults and adults with physical disabilities * minimum fee: 2 hours
Languages: English ; French
Area(s) Served: Ottawa and area

This information was last completely updated on: 4-11-2025


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