Community Living Chatham-Kent

Respite Services

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Record #: CHK0106 Last Modified: 12 Jul 2012 Last Full Update: 12 Jul 2012
Address & Phone(s)
Address650 Riverview Dr, Unit 2
Chatham, ON N7M 5J5
 
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AccessibilityFully Accessible ; Designated Parking; Accessible Entrance; Useable Entrance; Accessible Washrooms; Ramp
IntersectionRiverview Line and Bloomfield Rd
Mailing AddressPO Box 967 
Chatham, ON N7M 5L3
Office Phone519-352-1174
Fax519-352-5459
Description & Services
DescriptionProvides out-of-home respite support for children and adults * Respite services give families a break or rest, provides an experience of being away from home * Homes have 24-hour staffing providing a variety of overnight options including weekend and organized drop-in * Organized drop-in is an advanced booking to have people come for a few hours when there is a formal activity such as movie night, the service is on an as needed basis as demand for longer periods of respite are most common * Activities for individuals who stay at the facilities include crafts, games, attending major community events, out of town trips, virtual technology games where the individuals watch themselves playing virtual games on a computer * The virtual games are designed to enhance mobility and teach skills * The needs of the people are met based on information provided by family members, medical professionals and other professionals in their lives; provides self-care and daily living needs, and encourages skill development based on recognized abilities and needs 
 
Child Respite Services located at 95 St Anthony St Chatham, ON 519-351-2156;  
Adult Respite Services located at 269 Forest St Chatham, ON 519-354-4284
EligibilityInfants; Toddlers; Children; Youth; Adults; Seniors; Males; Females with an intellectual disability
ApplicationChildren's Respite Services: Call Brad Verfaillie to complete an application 
Adult Respite Services: Call Developmental Services Ontario 1-855-437-6797
Contact Information
Websitewww.clc-k.ca
Primary ContactBrad Verfaille, Quality Assurance & Planning Manager; Phone: 519-352-1174 ext 225; Email: bverfaillie@clc-k.ca
Alternate ContactRon Coristine, Program Director; Phone: 519-352-1174 ext 225; Email: rcoristine@clc-k.ca
Primary ExecutiveLu-Ann Cowell, Executive Director; Phone: 519-352-1174 ext 242; Email: lcowell@clc-k.ca
Subjects
SubjectsAdults ; Children ; Developmental disabilities ; Residential care ; Respite care ; Seniors ; Youth

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