Respite Services are offered through the residential services of James Bay Association for Community Living. Currently there is are (2) adult respite beds that may be accessed by community participants. One is located in our group home and the other is located in our respite home. The respite home bed is designed for individuals who prefer more privacy and are not comfortable in group living situations.
Respite services are staffed according to the needs of the individual requiring support, and therefore, the respite guest(s) would be selected based on suitability and compatibility. The length of the respite guests’ stay varies but is limited to 14 days and is arranged on a case by case basis. The fees charged for each night’s stay are the responsibility of the respite guest and will be billed at the beginning of the following month. Currently the fees for an adult are $50.00 for 24 hours of respite care in our group home or $150 for 24 hours of respite care in our respite home. All respite guests enjoy the same access to activities, care, and support as those living in the homes.
Respite bookings may be done no more than 2 months in advance, although special considerations may be made to accommodate future planning for extended trips, medical care, special occasions etc.
To obtain access to JBACL’s respite services, the potential respite guest would need to be registered with the Developmental Services Ontario North East Region (DSO). All enquiries regarding respite care are made by contacting the Administration office at 705-336-2378. Arrangements will then be made for an interview and a tour of our respite facilities to determine the candidate’s suitability and level of care required. Please note that occasionally the wait for a tour can be several weeks from the time the respite enquiry is made.
