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SERVICES
Respite care at ACADIA is typically short-term and temporary
care provided to people with disabilities. Respite care
may be provided over extended periods of time on a case-to-case
basis, and can be provided during the day, overnight, or
both.
Respite care is offered primarily to give
family members a break from the daily routine of providing
care and to temporarily relieve the stress family members
may experience while providing care. Individuals receiving
services during the day will participate in structured group
programming. Individualized programming may also be arranged
as needed.
Individuals receiving respite residential
care will receive evening and awake overnight supervision
and support, with all ADL’s and may participate in
all residential activities.
All candidates must be 18 years of age or
older, medically stable and not require 24-hour medical
care. Candidates must be psychiatrically stable, not be
actively using alcohol or other related drugs, and not exhibit
patterns of aggressive/disruptive behaviors.
Additional information and detail on admission
criteria are available upon request.
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