Parent R & R (Respite Services)
Offers temporary and specialized care to a child with social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties by engaging the child in community activities for 10 hours a month for the purpose of providing a period of “rest and relaxation” to families.
Agency: Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc.
Open to the community. School-age youth.
Contact: Tara O’Connor-Alisse at 845-336-4747 X121 or email talisse@mhainulster.com
Crisis Respite
Provides temporary overnight respite of children (ages 5 - 18) in homes in the community away from their natural families for up to 21 days. Children must be open to UCMHD or DSS.
Agency: Kid's Peace
Contact: Carol Leiserson or Linda Ross. 845-331-1815. 250 Aaron Court, Kingston.