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Program:
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Respite Services
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Organizations:
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Wesway
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Phone Numbers:
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807-623-2353
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-623-2353
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Fax:
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807-623-6413
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Email:
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respite@wesway.com
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Website:
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www.wesway.com
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Address:
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1703 Victoria Ave E Suite 210
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 1C8
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Location:
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- 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
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Service hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Contacts:
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Leigh Abthorpe or Erica Holloway - Intake Services Co-ordinator
807-625-6695 * intake@wesway.com
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Service Description:
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An organization that provides respite services to families who are caring for a family member with a physical or developmental disability, a chronic health condition, Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia
Provides a flexible range of respite services for families of children, adults and/or seniors with a disability or a chronic health conditionProvides 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
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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- 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
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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- 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
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Languages:
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English ; French
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This information was last completely updated on: 12-10-2024
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