Respite gives caregivers a break while Autistic children, youth, or adults receive supported care. In the GTA you will find out-of-home houses, weekend day programs, evening social clubs, and in-home options. Funding may include Passport, SSAH, OAP-related pathways, or private pay.
Types of respite
Out-of-home / overnight — e.g. Kerry’s Place children’s respite houses, Community Living Toronto short-stay homes
Day and weekend groups — weekend day respite for adults, Saturday programs (Meta Centre, Strides Toronto)
In-home — agencies and matching services such as Progressive Pathways and Peel Respite Services
Centre-based — Geneva Centre and others with evening / PA-day options
Browse current listings under Respite Services on the map. Always confirm intake, age range, and fees with the provider.
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