About Us
For Our Developmental Community
About Us
Ottawa South West serves as the primary location, where Destiny’s Way strives to provide additional support to the ongoing goal of community integration, inclusion, and acceptance.
Located just outside the historic town of Merrickville Ontario, our alternate location was the orginal site for Destiny’s Way Support Services. It’s quietly nestled on one hundred acres of farmland, in a circa log home, built in 1867.
Our Founder and Executive Director, Jacqueline Mansell, is a registered practical nurse who works alongside a support staff of Developmental Service Workers (DSW), Social Service Workers (SSW), Personal Support Workers (PSW), and University graduates. These individuals all have the wonderful ability to provide a high level of compassion, nurturing, care, and empathy. Together they provide families with an opportunity to take a well needed break. Day, and overnight programs are currently being offered to families on an ‘as needed’ basis.
By utilizing appropriate empathy, patience, and understanding, Destiny’s Way is a place where we pride ourselves on adhering to respect for human dignity while enjoying an atmosphere of relaxation and enjoyment.
About Us
Ottawa South West serves as the primary location, where Destiny’s Way strives to provide additional support to the ongoing goal of community integration, inclusion, and acceptance.
Located just outside the historic town of Merrickville Ontario, our alternate location was the orginal site for Destiny’s Way Support Services. It’s quietly nestled on one hundred acres of farmland, in a circa log home, built in 1867.
Our Founder and Executive Director, Jacqueline Mansell, is a registered practical nurse who works alongside a support staff of Developmental Service Workers (DSW), Social Service Workers (SSW), Personal Support Workers (PSW), and University graduates. These individuals all have the wonderful ability to provide a high level of compassion, nurturing, care, and empathy. Together they provide families with an opportunity to take a well needed break. Day, and overnight programs are currently being offered to families on an ‘as needed’ basis.
By utilizing appropriate empathy, patience, and understanding, Destiny’s Way is a place where we pride ourselves on adhering to respect for human dignity while enjoying an atmosphere of relaxation and enjoyment.
Let’s make this as easy as possible.
Submit an Application
Complete the online application and submit it to us. Once we’ve reviewed the application, we can move to the next step.
Connect With Us
Next, let’s get connected. We’ll reach out to you to confirm receipt of your application and verify details.
Schedule an Intake
The intake meetings are scheduled on your own time, in your home. We ask that your child or candidate for support be present.
Establish Your Needs
During the intake meeting, we will work together to establish your needs and support required.
Set Up Your Support
Once we’ve established your needs, the only thing left is to enroll in a program and book your dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a waiting list for any of your programs?
Spots for programs are typically reserved two months in advance. This varies depending on the program.
What ages do you accept into your programs?
Destiny's Way is always willing to work with any child or adult, no matter the age.
What is your worker to participant ratio?
Our average worker to participant ratio is 1:3 (1 worker to 3 participants). We also provide 1:1 care, on an as needed basis. Our maximum worker to participant ratio is 1:6. This allows for a truly person-centred experience for all program participants.
Are you government funded?
Destiny's Way Support Services is not a government funded agency. Families receive support through a number of different funding agencies and use these funds to cover the cost of programs.
How much does it cost?
The cost of our programs vary depending on the program and the needs of the particpant. For overnight respite, the cost is $295/night, unless the participant requires more than average care. For more information, please complete an application and schedule an intake meeting with our staff.
Do you work with behaviours?
Each individual responds differently to their surroundings, which includes the location, the staff, the program, and other stimuli or triggers. We are always willing to discuss a situation, to see if we are able to provide this well needed support. Our primary goal is always to provide a safe and peaceful environment for all our guests.
Where are your programs located?
The primary location for all our day and overnight programs is located in Ottawa South West.
Where is your office?
Our Ottawa office is located at 38 Auriga Drive, Suite 200, Ottawa, ON, K2E 8A5. Please contact us before visiting us, as this is a satellite office that is not always staffed.
What Our Families are Saying
For 4 years now my profoundly autistic adult son has been going for short Respite Stays at Destiny's Way, on an occasional basis. All my dealings with Destiny's Way have been most satisfactory. They are always very approachable and friendly and provides a warm welcome and reliable respite services. Although non-verbal, I can tell that my son is happy to head to Destiny's Way so I have peace of mind when I get a much-needed break. J.M.
We were so nervous to send our son to overnight respite because he had never been away from us at the age of 9. Our son has moderate to severe Autism and is limited verbally.
The first time he went, we were so nervous we felt sick, but we needed a break so badly. We also needed to have some one on one time with our other son.
The second time he knew he was going to Destiny's Way, he couldn't get into the van fast enough! This was the only way that we could tell that he really enjoyed it there....their support staff are excellent communicators and will respond quickly to nervous parents. Destiny's Way is part of our family and there is no one we would trust more with our child than them. - C.A.
My son has been attending Destiny's Way for almost 5 years now and every time he looks forward to it, he loves going there every summer and loves the care and attention given by the wonderful staff. He enjoys the outdoor settings and activities and is constantly talking about his wonderful time when he attends Destiny's Way. - G.K.
Our Service Areas
Serving Ottawa and Outlying Areas Since 2008
Ottawa Office
200-38 Auriga Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2E 8A5
Merrickville
P.O. Box 464, Merrickville, ON, K0G 1N0