Hopewell Support Services
A full life together for a lifetime.
Individualized support for children, youth and adults living with developmental and physical 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.
Discover what the Hopewell difference looks like in practiceHow can we help?
Find the support that fits your life.
From welcoming homes for adults to respite and community programs for all ages, Hopewell is ready to help you understand your options and get you started on the right path for you and your family.
Supportive Living
A place to call home. Our supportive living services help adults build practical skills, meaningful relationships and everyday independence.
Explore Supportive LivingRespite Supports
A trusted change of pace. Overnight respite helps adults connect and recharge, while camps and programs support children and youth, offering families a break.
Explore Respite SupportsCommunity Supports
Spaces to be known, try new things and build confidence. Our community supports offer recreational opportunities to connect, explore, learn and stay active.
Explore Community SupportsWorking closely with people, families and community to provide inclusive opportunities for a fulfilling life.
What the Hopewell difference looks like in practice
The right support for a full life
Lifelong support tailored to each individual
Hopewell builds support around each person — their choices, communication, relationships, strengths and goals — so support can evolve with them through every stage of life.
Support for varying needs
Our multidisciplinary team brings nursing, behaviour therapy, clinical education and direct support expertise together to provide responsive support shaped around each person’s needs.
Creating meaningful opportunities
Meaningful opportunities are shaped by what matters most to each person, from everyday decisions and practical skills to valued roles, community involvement and trying something new.
Innovation with purpose
Innovation is meaningful when it improves people’s lives. We use technology, data and new approaches to enhance support, strengthen communication and create more time for 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 individual 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.
Hopewell works alongside children, youth and adults living with developmental and physical disabilities to build full lives together, over a lifetime. Right now, 216 people, along with their families and caregivers, count on Hopewell every day.
Across Guelph-Wellington, Hopewell provides individualized support through supported living, respite, clinical expertise and community programs. Our support grows and adapts as needs, preferences and goals change, helping people and families build trusted relationships, confidence, skills, belonging and greater independence.
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Join us to help reach our goal
We’re expanding: help us open the next home
Our strategic plan sets a bold goal: open at least five new homes by 2030 and create wider access to services that help people feel safe, supported and connected. We’ve opened the first of these five homes. Join us in opening the door to the next supportive living home.
Our strategic goal
1 home opened · 4 more to go
What’s Happening at Hopewell
There’s always something good going on.
Awards & MilestonesJune 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…
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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 build what comes next.
Your support helps Hopewell grow responsibly and create long-term capacity for more people and families across Guelph-Wellington, expanding homes, respite and community supports while strengthening services for the future.