Services:
Respite
Activities:
Recreation Opportunities
Socialization
Swimming
Community Activities
Special Events
Contact Information:
Keith Martin, M.S., NCC, Director
(518) 563-0930
E-mail: kmartin@cviarc.org
Serving Clinton County since 1954
Respite Services are designed to provide temporary relief for families or other caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities. Respite provides a fun and activity filled weekend for the guests that attend.
Free Standing Respite Program
Located at 2053 Military Turnpike in Plattsburgh, the Respite Home offers families a supervised setting for their loved ones to spend the weekend while giving the primary caregiver a "respite" or break from the daily responsibilities. Open every weekend, the Respite Home offers a chance for individuals to spend time with people of similar age and interests, while participating in fun, meaningful recreational and social activities. The Respite Home has a heated in ground pool for the guests to utilize in the summer, staffed with a certified lifeguard. This home can accommodate up to five overnight guests each weekend.
Respite staff are highly trained professionals who participate in approximately 100 hours of paid training. The curriculum focus is on providing staff with training to ensure they have the ability to promote individual health and safety, consumer care and overall quality services in various settings. Ongoing training is provided to maintain proficiency as well as to present new techniques and skills that enhance employee performance. The role of the Respite staff is to assist in the smooth operation of th ehome, to ensure the home is neat and clean in appearance both inside and outside, to ensure that individuals needs are being met and to ensure a weekend of fun and entertaining activities are provided while ensuring each individuals safety and well being.
Eligibility
Respite services are available to any person, three years old and older, who is diagnosed with a developmental disability and determined to be eligible for OMRDD services. The individual's primary residence must be with the natural family, legal guardian or advocate. Individuals must also be a resident of Clinton, Franklin, Essex, Jefferson or St. Lawrence Counties. This service can be accessed by completing a referral packet and application.
Cost
None to Medicaid eligible individuals.
