Youth Respite (MHA)

Individual Hourly Respite is for children/youth ages 5-18. Matched with a trained Respite Worker, the youth spends quality time participating in educational, recreational, and empowering skill-building activities.

Eligibility criteria:

Ages 5-18, diagnosed with a mental health diagnosis or Serious Emotional Disability (SED), not primarily intellectually disabled

Does not require 1:1 supervision in the community or exhibit aggressive/unsafe behavior

Offers transportation for 1:1 or group activities on-site or in the community to enhance socialization skills, learn coping mechanisms, increase confidence, and more.

Referrals can originate from schools, therapists, other providers, non-profit agencies, case managers, or SPOA.