Adult Respite

Aug 24th 2022 - Jun 15th 2032
Ages:18+ Years
Ratio:1:1 (one staff to one participant)
Location:164 Merton Street
Notes:For more information, contact the Group Services Team at groupservices@autism.net.

Respite is a recreational program that supports adults on the autism spectrum to engage in a variety of activities. Participants will have exposure to social, recreational and leisure opportunities in a group environment. Respite staff support clients in working towards individualized goals and engage in individual and group activities. 

Daily activities may include: Local community walks, baking, art, sensory activities

Please note our respite programs for participants who require 1:1 support only.                

Geneva Centre offers fully funded, partially subsidized and fee for service respite options:

Funded
Fall 2023 Evening Respite
Dates: Weekly on Thursdays
Hours: 3:00pm-7:30pm
Price: Free

Weekend Respite
Dates: Saturdays or Sundays from September to June, on a three-week rotation. Each group has a total of 10 sessions
Hours: 9:30am-3:30pm
Price: Free


Thank you to the generosity of the Les & Kae Martin Charitable Foundation, Adult Evening & Weekend Respite is offered free of cost! For more information, visit our Les & Kae Martin Adult Bursary Program page. 

Partially Subsidizied
Weekend Respite

Dates: Saturdays or Sundays from September to June, on a three-week rotation. Each group has a total of 10 sessions.
Time: 9:30am-3:30pm

Price: $600

Fee for Service
Adult Day Respite
Dates: September through June, exact dates TBA
Package 1:
 Tuesdays & Thursdays  
Package 2: Monday, Wednesdays & Fridays

Hours: 9:00am-3:30pm                          
Price: Varies per package, contact us at groupservices@autism.net for more information.

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