Service Coordination Support (SCS)
What they do: The vital "first point of contact" in Ottawa for connecting children and adults with developmental disabilities to case management, crisis planning, and local respite registries.
Website: scsonline.ca
CHEO Autism & Development Services
What they do: Provides critical diagnostic assessments, speech therapy, occupational therapy, behavior plans, and designated weekend/summer respite blocks.
Website: cheo.on.ca
Spark Lifecare
What they do: Offers customized home care, therapeutic support, family training, and flexible private/funded respite care tailored to your family's exact home routine.
Website: sparklifecare.com
Partners In Parenting (PIP)
What they do: Specializes in structured respite, residential programs, and specialized after-school/Saturday programs to provide a safe, stimulating social outlet for individuals with high support needs.
Website: pipottawa.ca
Ottawa Respite Services
What they do: An online network connecting families with qualified, independent respite workers across the Ottawa area, allowing caregivers to interview and build a custom backup care team.
Website: respiteservices.com