What is Respite?
Respite is short temporary relief provided by our staff to families, parents, caregivers or guardians to an individual supported. Building Bridge's Respite is provided out in the community through activities that are tailored to each persons individual needs, wants, interests and goals. Respite is SSAH and Passport Friendly and provided to both youth and adults through different avenues that may fit budget and support needs best.
Respite Options:
1:1 Respite
- Tailored to one specific individual acquiring this support option.
- Individuals requiring more support out in the community (eg, feeding, toileting, behavioural or mobility support).
- Larger funding budgets and can allocate funding dollars to a more tailored, individualized outing.
* Transportation is provided as a door-to-door service, no driving is required by the person supported/family*
Group Respite
- Individuals looking for respite opportunities within a group (5:1) setting.
- Individuals who are independent toileting, feeding, mobility and can regulate emotions in possibly over-stimulating environments.
- Smaller funding budgets, and are looking to split the large amount of respite amongst 5 other people supported.
* Transportation must be arranged to our facility in Palmerston. Staff will provide transportation from our facility, to activity and back to Palmerston. Pick-up and drop-off must be arranged.*
Please view our Group Respite options below:
(To join the waitlist please email us)
