One Work Source

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

Employment

• Paid employment (e.g., competitive integrated employment)
• Work experience (e.g., volunteer, intern, apprentice, employment training programs)
• Skill development (e.g., technology, employability skills, pre-employment)
• Career development (e.g., career counseling, job club, mentor)
• On-the-job training and support (e.g., job coach, assistive technology, supported employment)
• Youth and adult employment programs

Supported Age Ranges

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

Counties Served

• ESSEX