Hopewell Support Services
A full life together for a lifetime.
Support built around each person, for adults, youth and children living with disabilities across Guelph-Wellington.
- People we support, right now
- 216
- Years of belonging
- 40+
- Service locations across Guelph-Wellington
- 10
Behind that first number are 216 real people, children, youth and adults, each living a life of choice, connection and belonging, today.
How can we help?
Find the support that fits your life.
Whether you are looking for a welcoming home, adult respite, community programs or support for a child or youth, Hopewell will help you understand your options and determine the right place to begin.
Supportive Living
Relationships, learning and valued roles. Our supportive living services help adults develop practical skills, build meaningful relationships and take part in everyday life in ways that reflect their goals, interests and strengths.
Explore Supportive LivingRespite Supports
A trusted change of pace. Overnight respite gives adults a welcoming place to connect with others and recharge, while camps and programs support children and youth, and give families a genuine break.
Explore Respite SupportsCommunity & Recreational Supports
A place to be known, try new things and build confidence. Our community and recreational supports help people build meaningful relationships, explore new experiences, develop skills and enjoy active, connected lives.
Explore Community SupportsNew to services? Start here
Not sure where to begin? Access Information & Referral can connect you, or the person you support, to the right place.
Get startedWorking closely with people, families and community to provide inclusive opportunities for a fulfilling life.
What the Hopewell difference looks like in practice
Specialized support. Full-life possibilities.
Designed from a detailed understanding of the person
We begin with how each person communicates, what matters to them, who matters to them, their routines, goals and preferences. Support, staffing and environments adapt to the person, not the other way around.
Support for varying needs
Our multidisciplinary team brings nursing, behaviour therapy, clinical education and direct support expertise to people with varying support needs.
Creating the next meaningful opportunity
Meaningful opportunities are shaped by what matters most to each person. Whether it's making more everyday decisions, learning practical skills, taking on valued roles, or trying something new, progress is defined by the individual.
Innovation with purpose
Innovation is only meaningful when it improves people's lives. We use technology, data and new approaches to enhance support, strengthen communication, and create more time for meaningful human connection.
Support through life's transitions
We adapt support around the milestones that matter to each person, recognizing that progress, autonomy and a life shaped by their own priorities will look different for everyone.
Advocating for better systems
We work with community, municipal, provincial and sector partners to address barriers affecting housing, accessibility and developmental services capacity.
About Hopewell
Lifelong support, built around each person.
At Hopewell, we believe every person deserves the chance to live a full life with choice and belonging. Right now, 216 children, youth and adults living with developmental disabilities, along with their families and caregivers, count on Hopewell every day.
We provide services across the Guelph-Wellington region, including supported living, respite and community programs. Our support grows and adapts through every stage of life, so individuals and families can count on Hopewell as a partner for lifelong support and connection.
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Our role in the community
Building capacity and inclusion across Guelph-Wellington
Hopewell helps people build full lives close to home, gives families practical support to keep going, expands capacity in response to the growing DSO Registry, and works with employers, municipalities, schools, businesses and community organizations to create real opportunities for people to participate and contribute.
Our legacy
Family-founded. Community-rooted. Growing alongside people since 1983.
Hopewell began in Ariss when the Oosterhuis family established an organization to support children living with disabilities. Over more than four decades, Hopewell has evolved into a lifelong support organization serving adults, youth and children across Guelph-Wellington, while carrying forward a foundation built on relationships, respect and full lives.
A goal you can help us reach
We’re expanding: help us open the next home
Our strategic plan sets a bold goal: at least five new homes, and wider access to the services that help people feel safe, supported and connected. We’ve opened the first. Now we’re opening the door to the next supportive living home.
- Respite Services
- Specialized Supports
- Adult Supportive Living
- Children’s Supportive Living
- Community Support Services
What’s Happening at Hopewell
There’s always something good going on.
Awards & MilestonesThe latest from Hopewell
June 18, 2026
Hopewell Named 2026 Not-for-Profit of the Year at the Guelph Awards of Excellence
Hopewell Support Services has been named the 2026 Not-for-Profit of the Year by the Guelph Chamber of Commerce at the Guelph Awards of Excellence, an incredible honour that belongs to our entire community.
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Community & EventsJune 12, 2026
A Full House: Celebrating Hopewell's 2026 Annual General Meeting
For the first time, our Annual General Meeting was open to the public, and what a celebration it was. Founders, families, board,…
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Homes & GrowthApril 16, 2026
A New Home in Guelph: Expanding Supportive Housing Across Guelph-Wellington
Hopewell has opened the doors of a brand-new supportive home in Guelph, an important step in expanding supportive housing across…
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Real lives, full of possibility.
Help Hopewell grow responsibly for the future.
Community investment helps Hopewell expand homes, respite and community supports, strengthen the systems and technology behind service delivery, and build lasting capacity for more people and families across Guelph-Wellington.