Be at Pathways
Pathways to Independence supports people to live their best lives.
Pathways to Independence is a community based, not-for-profit agency providing assisted community living services and supports to people with an acquired brain injury (ABI) or a developmental disability who may also have complex needs based on their unique goals, abilities, and choices. We promote independent, active lifestyles so the people we support can live their best life in their community. We support people to be as independent as possible based on their goals and choices.
We are pleased to announce that our offices are now open by appointment only, this includes our Snoezelen Room. Please contact our Belleville office if you wish to make an appointment.
Some of our centre-based programs are also now open. Please contact our Programs Department at the Belleville or Ottawa offices for more information. See phone numbers at the bottom of this page.
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Stakeholders commented that the care that they receive from Pathways is of high quality, and that when issues arise, team members come together to address them quickly and effectively. Their communication practices are excellent, and as a result, supported individuals are safe, happy, and active in the community.
– CARF Accreditation Report, April 2025
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We Offer
- Supportive housing options;
- Community based social activities and recreation programs, offered virtually at this time;
- Psychiatric counselling and behaviour therapy;
- Assistance with court and justice related services;
- Short-term respite.
Our professional staff develop supportive relationships to help the people we serve to:
- Live independently with support or access community-based supportive housing options;
- Develop self-reliance through services such as meal planning, medication management, and access to medical and legal services;
- Learn and pursue their passion such as education, painting or photography;
- Live healthy, active lives by participating in planned social activities or joining one of our various groups or clubs;
- Pursue employment or a volunteer opportunity with one of our many business or community-based partners.
CARF Accreditation
We are fully accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) to provide:
- Community Housing
- Community Integration
- Host Family Services
- Respite Services
- Supported Independent Living

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Pathways has an excellent reputation in the communities it serves… It is described as an organization that is easy to work with, extremely collaborative, and, most importantly, supportive of individuals considered challenging to serve.
– CARF Accreditation Report, April 2025
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Help Someone Feel At Home

Become a Pathways Family Home Provider Today!
Call Michelle Rathwell at 613-962-2541 Ext. 232 to learn how.