Respite
People experiencing homelessness discharged from the hospital often don’t have a safe and supportive place to recuperate. Wound care, mobility challenges, oxygen and other medical devices makes returning to the street or congregate shelter much more difficult.
Working with local hospitals and STRIDE Community Health Center, RecoveryWorks provides medically supported individual and dual occupancy rooms for up to 30 days with comprehensive supports. This includes access to case management, 3 meals/day, individual and group counseling, mail, laundry and shower. Respite clients also receive discharge planning and transition assistance into a more stable housing environment.
Our program is open to all adults experiencing homelessness in Jefferson County. When capacity is limited, placement is guided by clinical assessment, medical acuity, and discharge needs, in coordination with hospital partners, to ensure those with the most significant health-related barriers can safely recover.
Respite referrals are only accepted from contracted referral sources at this time. To inquire about becoming a referral source, click on button below.
RecoveryWorks Medical Respite Program is certified by The National Institute for Medical Respite Care, a special program of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council. This serves as recognition that RecoveryWorks has completed a rigorous process to demonstrate a high degree of fidelity to nationally recognized principles, standards, and expectations in the field of medical respite care.