
Youth Crisis Respite House
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What is Youth Respite care?
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Respite is a short period of rest or support for mental health and general life stressors.
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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.
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A stay at the Youth Respite home is at no cost, however, some clinical services may be at a sliding scale fee rate.
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It is a safe, calming, homelike environment to minimize trauma around the adolescent’s situation.
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Respite is an opportunity to take a break from pending or existing stressors.
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Respite is open 24/7 and 365 days a year!
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It is a voluntary program and school activities are made available if needed.
How do does Youth Respite care help you and your adolescent?
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Respite can help reduce depressive symptoms, anxiety and other mental health concerns.
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It provides a safe environment to acquire new coping skills and general life skills.
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It provides a ‘break’ from a stressful situation that you and your adolescent are going through.​
What are the services offered at Respite?
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3 daily home cooked meals – family style
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School hours/time are incorporated into our program for all adolescents
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Recreational games and activities
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Peer support and counseling
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Medication training and family support
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Structured therapeutic activities
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An outdoor Garden program
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Case management and evidence-based skills training
How do I access Youth Respite care services?
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Call us: (682) 500-5113
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E-mail us: YCRUreferrals@pecanvalley.org to inquire about this program
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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!