How do I qualify for voluntary short-term respite services?
After a crisis assessment with a Qualified Mental Health Clinician, if it is determined additional time and stabilization is indicated, a determination will be made for admission to respite.
Eligibility requires that the individual is:
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Willing to come voluntarily and willing to participate in the admission process
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In need of mental health services
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Not aggressive or assaultive
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Mobile, communicative, and not known to have a major infection or disease in a communicable stage
Individual is not perceived to be medically compromised.