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Developmental Services Ontario (DSO)

• helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities connect to services and supports in their communities. For example:
  • residential supports
  • caregiver respite (a break for family members who care for individuals with 22q11.2DS or other long term health issues)
  • community participation supports (like recreation, volunteering, employment, or in-home supports)
  • professional and specialized services
  • person-directed planning
  • other supports to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities become more involved in their communities
• nine agencies across Ontario to serve you.
• funded by the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services.

• Connex Ontario (formerly the Mental Health Helpline)
  • available by phone, chat or email 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • provides information regarding many resources.
  • Please visit https://www.connexontario.ca/ or call 1-866-531-2600
• The Institute for Advancements in Mental Health (Formerly The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario)
  • provides information and resources for individuals with mental health issues
  • Their goal is to create environments that are more inclusive, positive and accepting for people with mental illness, and to generate solutions that can improve mental wellbeing
  • Please visit https://www.iamentalhealth.ca/
• The Schizophrenia Society of Canada
  • provides information and resources for individuals and families affected by schizophrenia, including treatment, daily living, and advocacy.
  • Please visit http://www.schizophrenia.ca/
• Toronto 211
  • a phone service connecting you to social, health, community and related government services.
  • Simply call 211 on your phone or visit http://www.211toronto.ca/

Taking care of a family member with a disability requires lots of dedication and hard work. Often, caregivers themselves need a break to prevent burnout. Respite services lets caregivers take a short break from the routine of caring for a family member.

For more information, please visit:

• Caregiver Respite at Developmental Services Ontario

• respiteservices.com

• The Ontario Caregiver Organization

For more resources, please see our Resources page.