1-800-772-5987
Mental Health Crisis Hotline and Intake Screening
1-866-948-7198
IDD Intake Line
What is Respite?
Respite provides adolescents ages 13–17 with a short period of rest and support to help manage mental health challenges and life stressors. This voluntary program offers a safe, calming, homelike environment designed to minimize trauma and provide temporary separation from stressors.
The Youth Respite House is available at no cost, though some clinical services may be billed to insurance or offered on a sliding fee scale if applicable. Open 24/7 year-round, the program ensures continuity by making school activities available when needed, giving youth an opportunity to recharge and regain stability.
Services
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3 meals/day
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School hours
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Recreational activities
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Peer support and counseling
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Medication training & family support
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Gardening program
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Therapeutic activities
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Case management & skills training
Our Youth Respite House
Beautiful Trees
Porch
Take Time to Relax
Beautiful Trees
FAQ
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How long will my child stay in respite?
The average time varies but can be as little as a day to a week or longer if needed.
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Is there a cost for this respite program?
Staying at the Youth Respite House is at no cost; however, some clinical services may be billed to insurance or offered on a sliding fee scale if applicable.
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Can I place my child there?
No, this program is not a placement but designed to be a short reprieve for adolescents and their caregivers.
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What do you do there?
We offer structure at respite which includes mealtimes, time for schoolwork, learning new coping skills and interpersonal skills, and time to relax!
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What's it really like there?
The respite house is just that – a home-like house with bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining room, living room and outdoor areas on a 3.5-acre site in Weatherford.