Day Respite Care
Our respite care program, Day Break is an individualized program for young adults with complex needs. Day Break provides opportunities for individuals to be more involved in the community. It will also give families respite time for other activities.
In a caring, fun and safe environment, young adults are provided with therapeutic, social, recreational and educational opportunities.
Hutton House Day Break Program filmed by SWCCAC.
Day Break is located at 140 Ann Street near downtown London. Being closely located to parks, the Covent Garden Market, shopping and theatres, there is always something of interest nearby.
For outings, day trips, and getting around the city, Day Break has its own wheelchair-accessible van.
Day Break offers a casual home like environment with:
Two large accessible bathrooms
Open leisure areas
Lifts and lift tracks throughout
A computer lab
Snoezelen room
Spa room
Games and crafts area
Large, open kitchen
Community garden
Day Break is a program that runs Monday thru Friday 9am to 4pm.
Individuals can attend Day Break up to 20 hours of funding per week through Ontario Health at Home. Additional hours may be available for a fee through Hutton House.
Fee for service is offered if space is available.
Individuals are responsible for their own lunch and transportation to and from Hutton House.
Program Objectives:
Enhance Personal Wellness
Fitness, exercise and walks
Massage
Occupational and physiotherapy
Alternative therapies
Snoezelen Room - sensory stimulation
Promote Life Long Learning
Literacy
Computers
Communication skills
Crafts and self-expression
Person centred goals
Develop Life and Daily Living Skills
Cooking and nutrition
Personal care
Looking good
Healthy living
Laundry
Personal Safety
Foster Community Participation
Friendships and peer support
Community events
Bowling
Shopping
How to qualify for our service:
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Must live at home with your family or caregiver
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Reside in London or Middlesex County
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Require 24 hour care or support due to physical or physical/cognitive/intellectual disability.
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Are no longer eligible for educational support.
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Are at least 18 years of age.
Please note that currently, the Day Break Program has a wait list. For more information or to get started, please contact our Intake Specialist below or fill out the contact form to get up to date information or general information about services at Hutton House.
