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Personal Support and Respite Care

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1137 Wellington St W
Ottawa, ON
K1Y 2Y8
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613-728-6016
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Fax: 613-728-3718
iconPath Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * Service: Daily 24 hours

Application

Self or health professional referral * home visit will be completed by an OWCS Care Coordinator

Eligibility / Target Population

Older adults and adults with physical disabilities * minimum fee: 2 hours

Fees

Set fees * subsidized : $10 per hour (max 2 hours per week), regular rate: $30 per hour * deposit required for more than 15 hours of respite care weekly

Executives

Jennifer Lalonde - Executive Director
613-728-6016 ext 236 * jennifer@owcs.ca

Contacts

Joyce Ng - Manager, In-Home Services

Languages

English ; French

Area Served

Ottawa and area

Accessibility

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Description of Services

Non-profit community support agency * Home Support Workers (HSW) and Personal Support Workers (PSW) provide fee-for services such as :
  • assistance with personal care such as bathing, grooming, dressing and exercise programs
  • assistance with meal planning and preparation
  • support through companionship, motivational activities and socialization
  • respite care for family caregivers
Last Updated: Mar 25, 2026: Suggest an edit