Windsor–Essex, Ontario
Respite support that feels like family
Refuel Respite Inc. offers an Essex-based day program and personalized 1-to-1 respite services — built around the people we support and the families who care for them.
Our programs
Two ways to support individuals and families — each shaped around the person, not a one-size-fits-all schedule.
Day Program
Our Essex-based day program offers a welcoming space for individuals to connect, build everyday skills, and take part in meaningful activities — all within a supportive, familiar environment.
Respite Support
Personalized 1-to-1 respite services tailored to each person's interests, routines, and goals — providing meaningful engagement and giving families flexible, reliable time to recharge.
Getting to know you — before anything else
We take time to understand each person — their interests, their routines, what matters most to them and their family. That foundation shapes everything we do.
Consistency matters to us. Familiar support workers, genuine relationships, and experiences that feel real — not scheduled. We work closely with families to make sure our support fits their lives.
Before we begin, we take time to assess whether our program is a good fit. We want every person we support to feel comfortable, valued, and at home.
What Families Are Saying
loulia
June 8, 2026
a great impact on community
Alana White
October 17, 2024
Haley Rounding
October 17, 2024
Sarah
November 19, 2023
jessica osborne
November 18, 2023
Blake and his team are very caring, compassionate and professional. They have a genuine love for what they do and it really shows.
Shane Copico
November 17, 2023
Ready to start a conversation?
We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to tell us a little about your situation, and we'll arrange a time to chat — no pressure, no commitment.
What to expect
- A friendly, no-pressure introductory conversation
- Time to share your situation and ask questions
- An honest assessment of whether we're a good fit
- Clear next steps — at your pace