What is Respite Care?

Emergency and transitional respite services are designed to provide emergent, temporary shelter for adults for one or more days (up to a maximum of 90 days). These services include the provision of stable housing with access to 24/7 staff support in a residential setting. Trained staff will provide case management to facilitate expedited access.

Temporary Placement on a Planned or Emergency Basis

Respite care is the provision of short-term, temporary relief to those who are caring for family members with disabilities. Respite programs provide short-term and time-limited breaks for families and other unpaid care givers of people with a developmental or intellectual disability in order to support and maintain the primary care giving relationship.

At Unity House, our respite services:

• provide a comfortable, home-like environment for overnight stays
• give individuals an opportunity to experience independent but supported living, while providing care givers time off from their responsibilities
• offer individuals an ideal environment that can prepare them to progress towards independent living
• are structured to allow individuals to simultaneously participate in their community-based programs, such as work, school or day habilitation
• provide inclusion to all house activities taking place during the respite stay

All sites are handicapped-accommodating and feature a welcoming, home-life environment. Supports for respite are tailored to meet the needs of each individual.