About Us - Cape Breton
Cape Breton respite services aim to create dependable family relief and stronger local community participation.
Mission
Working together to facilitate respite options that empower individuals with differing abilities and their families to lead active and rewarding lives.
Vision
Creating Community Connections.
Guiding Principles
- Develop a comprehensive respite system in Nova Scotia.
- Maintain a coherent access process for families and adults requiring respite options.
- Facilitate respite options that match identified needs.
- Advocate with service providers for appropriate support options.
Respite Coordinator
The Cape Breton coordinator supports respite planning, service information, and short-term coordination to remove practical barriers for families.
Respite Program Database
The database helps connect workers and families for meaningful respite opportunities in community settings.
- Respite service providers and respite options
- How to access local respite services
- Events and training opportunities
- Funding sources
- How to connect with workers and families
Funded and Supported By
Cape Breton Community Respite - Society for Treatment of Autism
The organization offers respite support to families with children who have moderate to severe disabilities in Cape Breton.
Contact Information
Carla Jackson - Respite Coordinator
Phone: 902-539-6685
Email: autismres@ns.sympatico.ca
Society for Treatment of Autism
Cape Breton Community Respite
77 Kings Road, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 6H2