Our overnight respite program is open, please complete the respite application form and choose your dates.
In case of emergency respite, please contact Robyn Sanford at 416-425-6220 ext. 6406.
Criteria
Client must:
- Be under 19 years old
- Require care from a nurse or physician
- Have significant challenges with mobility (i.e. require wheelchair or mobility device much of the time)
- and -
- Require skilled medical treatments (i.e. multiple medication administration, tube feeds, suctioning, etc.)
- and/or -
- Be dependent on medical equipment or technology (i.e. enterostomy tube, tracheostomy, oxygen, ventilation, etc.
A daily accommodation fee is charged for overnight respite care. If financial support is needed, please contact the Family Resource Centre at resourcecentre@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220 ext 6560.
We provide clients and families with respite care supported by health care providers and therapeutic recreation staff under the supervision of registered practical nurses.
The respite stay is focused on a therapeutic recreational experience while providing the nursing and medical support that the child requires for their activities of daily living. Throughout the week, clients will participate in a number of activities including arts and crafts, gym sports and time in the therapeutic playroom (ages 0-6).
Please indicate your requested dates when you call to register for your respite stay.
