An online search platform for well-being supports available in-person, by phone, virtually, or by app in local communities across Kanata / Canada, using Kids Help Phone's directory of vetted resources. Categories include:
Weekend overnight camps for adults, teens, and children with intellectual and physical disabilities to provide respite for caregivers. Respites are provided two-three times per client a month.
Note: Registration opens three weeks prior to the respite date
Provides respite for individuals and families experiencing an end-of-life journey. Trained volunteers visit with clients where they live (home, hospital, nursing/community care home). Volunteers are there to listen, read aloud, chat, or just be quietly present with the individual who is ill and to provide a break to the caregiver. Support can also continue into the grieving process after death.
Note: Volunteers do not provide personal care, medication administration or overnight respite services.
A respite cottage for individuals coping with the effects of life threatening illness or compassion fatigue. Cottage is designed with accessibility in mind. Details include:
A home decor, building supply, and home renovation store that accepts and resells new and gently used items.
Accepts donations.
Does Not Accept:
Pick-up of donated goods can be arranged.
Provides information on ringette, programs and teams within Epekwitk / PEI.