In-Home Respite - Mental Health Association

36 Pine Street Lockport, NY 14094 www.mhanc.com
Main Phone
716-433-3780

Fax
716-433-3847

Primary Services
Children's In Home Respite Care

Description
Provides non-therapeutic, short-term childcare to families that have a child with a mental health diagnosis which requires ongoing treatment. The purpose is to give the guardian a reliable, planned break for a period of 2-4 hours. The guardian may use the respite time to run errands, attend professional or personal appointments, spend time with family and friends, take a class, renew old hobbies, enjoy quiet time, and/or spend valuable one-on-one time with their other children. Should not be used for school courses or work.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4pm.

Eligibility
General guidelines are as follows. Must:
- Be a resident of Niagara County
- Have at least one child who has a current mental health diagnosis that requires ongoing treatment (for example: ADHD, ODD, CD, Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia)

Intake Process
Self-referral; must undergo an intake assessment with the Program Coordinator.

Program Fees
Free.

Date of Official Change
Nov 01, 2022