Specialized respite care
in greater sudbury
what is respite?
At Respite Care Centre (RCC), we support families caring for children, teens and young adults with medical, physical, and developmental disabilities, including autism and Down Syndrome.
Our experienced staff provide safe, inclusive, and personalized respite care, giving parents and caregivers a well-deserved break while their loved ones received compassionate support.
We offer centre-based and in-home respite services personalized to each persons unique needs.
Contact us today to learn more about our services and programs to support your family.
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What Makes Us Stand Out?
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Our experienced team supports children and youth with complex medical needs, disabilities, and challenging or complex behaviours.
Many of our staff are bilingual!
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We See the person, Not Just the Need.
Your loved one is more than a diagnosis or behaviour. We take time to understand their interests, communication style, abilities, routines, preferences, and unique needs.
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We offer choice and flexibility, with respite available at our centre or in your home throughout Greater Sudbury—whichever works best for your family.
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Families need more than someone to watch their child. Our staff engage, support, encourage, and respond while promoting each child’s dignity, independence, and sense of belonging.
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Respite should support the whole family. Whether you need time to recharge, attend appointments, receive support at home, or provide your child with a safe place to participate and socialize, we’re here to help.
You Know Your Child Best. We’re Here to Support You.
our programs and services
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Respite Camp
We run our camps during the following: weekends, PA day, march break, holidays, and summer months.
Medical support is available during camps.
Hours: 8 am to 4 pm
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respite events
🦎 Reptile Respite
Get up close with some amazing reptiles! Participants will enjoy a hands-on experience where they can learn about, observe, and interact with these fascinating creatures.🐾 Paws & Play
It’s time for some furry fun! Participants will enjoy spending time with friendly animals, playing interactive games, and taking part in fun activities.View our calendar for dates and times of all our open programs of the month.
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Respite outings
🚌 NEW PROGRAM! Respite Outings
Launching December 2026!
Our supervised community outings give them the opportunity to explore new places, build friendships, develop social skills and enjoy exciting experiences in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.
From bowling and movies to restaurants, shopping, recreational activities and seasonal adventures, each outing offers something new and exciting!
Our experienced respite workers provide individualized support to ensure every participant feels comfortable, included and encouraged to participate at their own pace.
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youth social club
🎉 Our RCC Youth Social Club offers exciting, themed social evenings at our respite centre, designed for youth ages 12 and up!
Each month brings a different theme, with engaging activities such as creative crafts, interactive games, seasonal celebrations, sensory experiences and group challenges. Led by our experienced respite workers.
📅 When: One Thursday per month, as listed on our monthly calendar
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
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Kids Social Club
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In-home respite
1:1 specialized respite worker in your home.
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24-48h stays
Get 24 to 48h weekend respite relief.
Drop off your loved one for overnight stays designed with personalized support and comfort in mind. -
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medical care
Our centre is fully accessible, with a medical bed and lift. Personal care, g-tube feeds, medication administration and more is provided by our trained medical respite workers.
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embrace neurodiversity
Celebrate neurodiversity through inclusive apparel that spreads positivity, empowerment and awareness.
Apparel
T-shirts
Crewshirts
Hoodies
Coats
Onesies
Socks
Sensory Kits
Rice bins
Communication Cards