The Cridge Respitality Service

Rest and Rejuvenation

The Cridge Respitality Service provides parents or guardians of a child with a disability a chance for rest and rejuvenation in a welcoming and comfortable environment while their child receives respite care in the family home.

Participating parents in this program receive a complimentary overnight stay for two in a hotel, bed-and-breakfast or resort.

There are also complimentary enhancements available for those parents who are not able to enjoy an overnight hotel stay. These may include entertainment certificates, flowers, or tickets to Victoria attractions when available. This program is about ‘caring for the caregivers’ and is a partnership between the hospitality industry, local businesses, and community services agencies.

The Cridge Respitality Service is a proud recipient of the British Columbia Community Living Association’s Innovation Award. The coordinator, Mimi Davis, has received numerous accolades in the community for this service as well.

For information about these services as a parent or caregiver, please call Gyneth Turner at 250 995-6412 or email respitality@cridge.org

Business Partnerships

The Cridge Respitality Service is a fantastic way to support families of children with special needs. Through our partnerships with local hotels and businesses, we can give caregivers a much-needed break. Currently, we are serving over 480 families – and the list is always growing. We are still in need of more hotels and local businesses to partner with us in serving these families. If you are interested in joining our Respitality Business Family, please call Gyneth at 250 995-6412.

Community Support

The Cridge Respitality Service is funded through private donations, the support of our Accommodations and Community Partners, the Province of British Columbia,  and the United Way of Greater Victoria.