Child and Adolescent Crisis Respite House St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center

About

The Child and Adolescent Crisis Respite House provides short term care in a homelike environment to children and adolescents ages 10-17. the purpose of this program is to provide support in a trauma sensitive, safe and therapeutic environment. The goal is to assist in stabilizing the crisis situation and to support the family and service provider's efforts to maintain the youth in his or her current residence. Youth served in this program will transition back to their home and community after a brief stay at the respite house. Youth who are currently receiving mental health services or who are at risk of, or are currently experiencing, an emotional/behavioral crisis due to events in the young person's environment.

Services Provided

Independent/Community Living

• Supported living (e.g., in-home assistance, group living, family care, housing subsidy)

Healthcare

• Health specialists serving youth with disabilities (e.g., developmental pediatrician, occupational therapist, physical therapist, behavioral support, speech therapy, clinical evaluation, dentistry, music therapy, health insurance navigators)
• Mental health (e.g., crisis intervention, clinics, social work, stabilization center, treatment facility, substance abuse, mobile mental health)

Family Supports

• Support groups (e.g., parents, caregivers, siblings, peers)
• Evaluations (e.g., psychological, neurological, assistive technology, developmental)
• Respite services (e.g. temporary/relief care, emergency care)

Supported Age Ranges

• School age (5-18)
• Young adult (18+)

Counties Served

• FRANKLIN
• CLINTON
• ESSEX
• ST. LAWRENCE