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Youth Crisis Respite House

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What is Youth Respite care?

  • Respite is a short period of rest or support for mental health and general life stressors. 

  • It’s available for all adolescents ages 13-17 years who meet criteria for this program based upon need of a temporary separation from life stressors.

  • A stay at the Youth Respite home is at no cost, however, some clinical services may be at a sliding scale fee rate.

  • It is a safe, calming, homelike environment to minimize trauma around the adolescent’s situation.

  • Respite is an opportunity to take a break from pending or existing stressors.

  • Respite is open 24/7 and 365 days a year!

  • It is a voluntary program and school activities are made available if needed.

 

How do does Youth Respite care help you and your adolescent?

  • Respite can help reduce depressive symptoms, anxiety and other mental health concerns.

  • It provides a safe environment to acquire new coping skills and general life skills.

  • It provides a ‘break’ from a stressful situation that you and your adolescent are going through.​

 

What are the services offered at Respite?

  • 3 daily home cooked meals – family style

  • School hours/time are incorporated into our program for all adolescents

  • Recreational games and activities

  • Peer support and counseling

  • Medication training and family support

  • Structured therapeutic activities

  • An outdoor Garden program

  • Case management and evidence-based skills training    

 

How do I access Youth Respite care services?

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FAQ’s:

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Q:  How long will my child stay there in Respite?

A:  The average time varies but can be as little as a day to a week or longer if needed.

 

Q:  Is there a cost for this Respite program?

A:  A stay at the Youth Respite home is at no cost, however, some clinical services may be at a sliding scale fee rate.

 

Q:  Can I place my child there?

A:  No, this program is not a placement but designed to be a short reprieve for adolescents and their caregivers.

 

Q:  What’s it really like there?

A:  The Respite house is just that – a homelike house with bedrooms, a kitchen, a dinning room, living room and outdoor areas on a 3.5-acre site in Weatherford.

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Q:  What do you do there at Respite?

A:  We do 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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