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Respite

Planned overnight respite

Scheduled overnight stays at a certified respite house.

Who qualifies

OPWDD-eligible individuals; usually requires Care Manager and Life Plan goal.

How to access

  1. Add an overnight respite goal to the Life Plan.
  2. Ask your Care Manager which providers in your region have respite beds.
  3. Tour 1–2 sites before committing.

Typical wait

2–8 weeks for first stay; recurring after that.