Parent/Caregiver Respite & Supports

Respite for Caregivers

 
Abilities in Motion Support Services

AIMSS provide care for adults with disabilities, seniors, and complex needs in a range of settings, including full-service organizations, supported living communities, at-home care, supportive roommates, and respite care for family managed and PDD-funded individuals.

     
    Above and Beyond Care

    Adult respite services. Short- and long-term care solutions. Complex needs, wheelchair accessible. Family Managed Services families welcome.

       
      Alto

      With Alto, families can hire respite workers, behavioural aides, community aides, and more. Alto can directly bill FSCD for your services. There are no extra fees and no weekly or monthly minimums, all families pay is the hourly rate of their caregiver. Families are also able to choose their own caregiver from Alto, so they get reliable care from someone that fits their family, at an hourly rate that works for them. A credit card is required to keep on file, but Alto can also directly bill FSCD or take e transfer for payment. Alto has worked with families using FSCD, PDD, and more.

         
        Autism Aspergers Friends Society (AAFS)

        Provides respite care in a social and recreational environment for adults and children on the spectrum.

           
          Carewest Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre

          The Fanning Centre offers respite services to allow caregivers a chance to recharge. Respite services include companion care in the home (up to 4 hours a week), an adult day support program (up to 2 days a week for 6 hours a day), and overnight stays in a care facility (the length of stay to be decided after a home care assessment).

             
            Forever Living Care Services

            Forever living care services support adults with special needs. The company supports all abilities, the services include Respite services, a personalized community access program, Employment services, and residential support through our innovative cluster home model. Recognizing the significance of caregiver respite, Forever Living offers customized respite services to provide essential breaks for caregivers. The community access program is adaptable, offering both group and individualized activities tailored to each client’s unique preference. In the Forever Living residential support model, individuals benefit from 24/7 housing with a supportive roommate, ensuring continuous care. Forever Living Care Services Limited is a qualified service provider that supports adults with special needs under the family-managed model that is funded by PDD. Access to service is Immediate as available.

               
              Resicare Society of Calgary

              Supported Residential Homes with overnight residences, Community Access – Community Based Day Support, Community Based Outreach Support, Support homes, Supported Independent Living, In Home Respite Care Resourceful Futures Community Support Ltd.

                 
                Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency (URSA)

                Their Residential Services program offers assisted-living groups homes for people 18 and older with developmental disabilities, with options for both long-term residence and short-term respite. This program is intended for those who require partial to total assistance with activities of daily living, and also has additional supports for those transitioning from the child healthcare system to the adult system.

                   
                  Youth Transitions to Adulthood (Aspen Family Services)

                  Provides supported independent living, life skill development, support with education and employment planning.

                     

                     

                    Caregiver Support

                     
                    Calgary and Area Moms Autism Support Network

                    A Facebook group dedicated to helping parents connect with one another. Note that the group is private; those wishing to view or create posts must request permission from the moderators to join.

                       
                      Calgary SCOPE Society

                      Provides counseling for parents and families who have a child ages 0-18 with a disability. To be eligible, families need to have approved counseling hours included in their child’s FSCD contract. Counseling hours will be billed directly through FSCD. Hosts Coffee and Connect Support Group, a monthly meeting for parents of guardians of adults living with a disability.

                         
                        Canada Caregiver Credit

                        The Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC) is a non-refundable tax credit for individuals who care for a spouse or common-law partner, or a dependant with a physical or mental impairment.

                           
                          Canadian Companion Services

                          Provides care for individuals living with disabilities and complex needs in a range of various residential services including living support, and supportive roommate. Also included are respite, day programs and community access services for family managed and PDD-funded individuals.

                             
                            Canadian Mental Health Association

                            Programming is offered (in the form of workshops and peer support groups) that focuses on the needs of those living with or caring for someone with a mental health and/or addiction issue, who are often themselves left unattended to.

                               
                              Caregivers Alberta

                              Provides peer support opportunities for caregivers, system navigation, and community awareness.

                                 
                                Chinese Christian Mission

                                This is for parents who have children with special needs who speak Chinese.

                                   
                                  Connections Counseling and Consulting Foundation

                                  Support for parents with intellectual disabilities and their families. Provide in-home support, advocacy and counseling.

                                     
                                    Dedicated Calgary CN ASD parents

                                    A Wechat group for Chinese families of child/children with Autism in Calgary. The group builds a supportive network for Chinese ASD families to unite them together, to break down language and culture barriers for navigating the systems including FSCD, PDD, education, and communities. It is a private and safe space for sharing the successes and failures of Autism intervention and coping strategies, advocacy tips and general Autism related events and resources. The latest news, scientific and clinical findings on Autism are provided to the members as well.

                                       
                                      Distress Centre

                                      Provides 24-hour crisis support, professional counseling and referrals – all at no cost.

                                         
                                        Family Caregiver Centre

                                        Supports for individuals who care for people with disabilities. Offers connections to healthcare and community services, a supportive person to talk to, education programs, and a library of books, videos, and articles.

                                           
                                          Southwood United Church – Coping and Caring

                                          This caring group meets monthly to support caregivers and those dealing with difficult times. All are welcome. 2nd Monday of every month at 1:00pm in the Library.