RISE: Resource Centre for Independent Living

RISE: Resource Centre for Independent Living RISE is a non profit organization that supports people with physical disabilities & their families in RISE serves the Districts of Parry Sound and Muskoka.

RISE is a consumer-controlled, community-based, non-profit resource centre which means that our services and managerial structures will be governed by a minimum of 51% of people with disabilities. We help people with disabilities to learn Independent Living skills and integrate into the community through a wide range of programs and services. We encourage people with disabilities to take control of their own lives by exercising their right to examine options, make choices, take risks and even make mistakes. As a fully accredited member of Independent Living Canada, RISE is one of 24 Centres which exist to promote the full participation of persons with disabilities as citizens.

11/17/2025
Do you have a permanent physical disability and able to take on the role of employer and direct your own attendants? The...
11/15/2025

Do you have a permanent physical disability and able to take on the role of employer and direct your own attendants? Then the Direct Funding Program may be for you.
For more information, contact: Tammy at 705-746-6996 or tgould@risercil.ca

11/14/2025

CareBridge is now open!

CareBridge is a temporary clinic in West Parry Sound for people who do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner.

📍The CareBridge Clinic is located at the West Parry Sound Health Centre.

The clinic offers:

• Short-term medical care
• Support for finding a permanent provider

How to sign up:

💻 Fill out the self-referral form: bit.ly/carebridge.
📞 Or call 705-773-9265

CareBridge is not a walk-in clinic. Appointments are required.

CareBridge is a shared initiative of the West Parry Sound Ontario Health Team, West Parry Sound Health Centre Rural Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic, and Parry Sound Family Health Team. CareBridge is funded by the Government of Ontario.

11/14/2025

Our mission is to create a healthier, more connected, and more equitable West Parry Sound through an integrated system of care rooted in trust, belonging, an...

Do you have a permanent physical disability and able to take on the role of employer and direct your own attendants? The...
11/13/2025

Do you have a permanent physical disability and able to take on the role of employer and direct your own attendants? Then the Direct Funding Program may be for you. For more information, contact: Tammy at 705-746-6996 or tgould@risercil.ca

Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM) is observed every November in Canada to celebrate the contributions of Indi...
11/13/2025

Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM) is observed every November in Canada to celebrate the contributions of Indigenous persons with disabilities and raise awareness about the unique challenges they face.

Address

1 College Drive
Parry Sound, ON
P2A0A9

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

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