Community Respite

Community Respite A. Community Respite is provided in a DMH-certified community setting that is not a private residence and is designed to provide caregivers an avenue of receiving respite while the person is in a setting other than their home. B. Community Respite is designed to provide caregivers a break from constant caregiving and provide the person with a place to go which has scheduled activities to address individual preferences/requirements. C. There must be meals available if Community Respite is provided during a normal mealtime such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner. D. People must be offered choices about what they eat and drink. People must be allowed to choose when, where, and with whom they eat. E. For every eight (8) people served, there must be at least two (2) employees actively engaged in service activities. One (1) of these employees may be the on-site supervisor. F. Community Respite cannot be provided overnight. G. Community Respite is not used in place of regularly scheduled day activities such as Supported Employment, Day Services-Adult, Prevocational Services, or services provided through the school system. H. People who receive Host Home Services, Supervised Living, Shared Supported Living or Supported Living, or who live in any type of staffed residence cannot receive Community Respite. I. Adults (18 and older) and children/youth cannot be served together in the same area of the building. There must be a clear separation of space and employees.