ASDC is a national, independent nonprofit organization whose purpose is providing support, encouragement and information to families raising children who are deaf or hard of hearing. American Society for Deaf Children Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18, 19 – 22 Woodbine Cheri Dowling info@deafchildren.org 800-942-2732… Continue Reading Resources for Families with Deaf or Hard of Hearing Children [...]
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Resources, Support and Patient Services
Mass CFIDS is a volunteer self-help group for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia patients and their families, providing support groups, information line, detailed website, medical education programs, physician referrals and disability guidance. Massachusetts CFIDS/ME & FM Association 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18, 19 – 22, 23 – 59, 60 +… Continue Reading Resources, Support and Patient Services [...]
Respite & Support Programs
Lisnow Center offers respite services, after school care, respite services for infants and children, adult day program, school vacation camp, employment supports, Saturday night groups, disability awareness in schools. Contact the Respite Center for more info. Respite Center … Continue Reading Respite & Support Programs [...]
Respite and Crisis Stabilization
Community Crisis Stabilization Programs (CCS)BHN offers short-term services for Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS). BHN has three locations available in Springfield, Holyoke, and Westfield. CCS is a voluntary, unlocked, community-based treatment program. Brief services are provided in a home-like, safe, supervised environment for psychiatric crisis, hospital step-down, medication evaluation and service coordination. Short-term, out-of-home placements… Continue Reading Respite and Crisis Stabilization [...]
Respite Care
Available to qualified individuals through our planned respite house, and through individualized supports. Respite services are intended to provide a break for family members while at the same time enhancing community opportunities for their family member with a disability. Wheelchair Ramps, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Near Public Transportation, Medical Needs Berkshire County Arc Birth… Continue Reading Respite Care [...]
Respite Care Program
CHHAs, MHWs provide respite care at a site or place of residence, usually via DMH or DDS programs. Also all Medicare, Medicaid, insurance and private pay home care. Other locations in West Springfield, and North Dartmouth Call for specific insurance information. Services at Home Personal-Touch Home Care 23 – 59, 60 + Westford Jeanne… Continue Reading Respite Care Program [...]
Respite for Caregivers Over 60
South Shore Support Services (SSSS) has a new service to offer Caregivers Over 60 who are caring for an individual with intellectual or developmental disabilities. As a pilot program being developed with a grant from MassHealth, SSSS will offer “respite blocks of time” during the weekdays for Caregivers. While the Caregivers enjoy their respite… Continue Reading Respite for Caregivers Over 60 [...]
Respite Services
Provide a safe environment for the client & a break for the family from the daily responsibility of caring for a head-injured person. Younger clients may require state approval. Referrals accepted through this site or call 1-800-722-4774 (site of rehabilitation group). 15 locations in Massachusetts. Respite care is for families who prefer to care… Continue Reading Respite Services [...]
Respite Services
Caring for a loved one with a disability is a continuous responsibility that often leaves a caretaker in need of a break. Understanding that each family and individual is unique, respite can come in many forms and options: 1:1 Respite: MCS has a small pool of direct care staff that can work with your… Continue Reading Respite Services [...]
Respite Services
Respite care provides short term care for children and adults with disabilities and provides opportunities for their family or primary caregivers to have time away. Respite can be hourly or include overnight in the home of the individual or outside the home through a wide array of services. Seven Hills maintains Respite Inns in… Continue Reading Respite Services [...]
