HOLIDAY CLOSURE: RecRespite will be temporarily closing our admin office from December 20, 2025 - January 4, 2026. Client services will continue, including respite support & virtual programs. RecRespite wishes our team, clients, families and friends a wonderful and joyous holiday season!

RecRespite’s virtual programs address many barriers to participation, allowing youth and young adults of all abilities to build community, explore interests, cultivate skills, and grow at their own pace in a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment.

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Intersections is a virtual, guided peer-support group developed for teens on the autism spectrum and/or with intellectual disabilities who are navigating grief due the death or dying of a loved one.
Our next group is Feb 4-Mar 11.
Learn more and register: www.recrespite.com/intersection...

Loss of a loved one is a difficult experience for anyone, but for children and youth experiencing grief and bereavement during their formative years, it can be even more complex, confusing, and overwhelming. Can recreation supports help?
Read: www.recrespite.com/the-role-of-... By Jamie Cook

Last week, we visited the day programming team at Reena! Allison and Jessica delivered our workshop "RECreating Capacity," with knowledge, case studies & takeaway tools to build intentional, adaptive & meaningful recreation programs. It was great to share with this passionate team, thank you!

How to stay cozy and connected this winter break! RecRespite is offering a bundle of eight virtual programs to help youth and young adults stay connected and shake off the shivers!
Cost: $150 for all eight virtual programs.
Dates: December 22-January 2
Register: groups@recrespite.com
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By recognizing and working with the social stages of play, respite providers can offer thoughtful, tailored, respectful support that helps individuals progress in their own time and in their own way. recrespite.com/the-social-stages-of-play/

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Read our latest article, "Unlocking Community Connection" contributed by Community Engagement Provider, Zachary Pencarinha.

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We're pleased to share a new blog post by Lisa Kikuchi, a graduate of Canadore College - Recreation Therapy, and a passionate Community Engagement Provider at Recreational Respite, providing tailored one-to-one respite support to older adults with dementia.

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Three of our dedicated team members were actively engaged in a two-day education session offered by one of our partners in Windsor, ON. Amy, Zach, and Donna sharpened their skills and expanded their knowledge about therapeutic respite to better serve our clients.

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We're so excited for the publication of the new public health guidelines for #SocialConnection. Social connection is the key to living a happier, healthier, and longer life. What do you do to get the social connection you need?

Learn more at www.socialconnectionguidelines.org/en

We love to see another great article expressing the value of social prescribing to improve social well-being through community engagement and personalized interventions!

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A new chapter begins at Recreational Respite, as we welcome Allison Reis as our new Owner and Chief Executive Officer. Allison is a strong advocate for social health and inclusion, and stands out for her remarkable intuition and ability to bring people together.

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