Arizona Respite Programs

Caring for others can be exhausting. Whether tending those with disabilities, behavioral problems or the seriously ill, every caregiver needs a break sometimes. In fact, according to the Arizona Lifespan Respite Care Network, respite care can help decrease caregiver stress, give caregivers time to spend on themselves and can help maintain in-home placements. There are several respite programs in the state of Arizona.

Devereux Arizona

• Devereux Arizona offers facility-based respite services. The facility is open from Friday afternoon to Sunday evening each week. According to the agency's website, the goal of respite care is "to successfully provide an interval of rest for the client and his/her primary caregivers without disruption or compromise to the home placement." Behaviorally challenged youths ages 4 to 17 with are eligible for respite care. Devereux's program promotes social skill-building exercises, such as encouraging personal hygiene, respecting others' possessions and following staff directions. Youths participate in a variety of positive activities, including board games, movies, swimming, rollerblading, talent shows, picnics and musical and art projects.

  Devereux Arizona

  6439 E. Eugie Terrace

  Scottsdale, AZ 85254

  480-634-2028

  devereux.org

AIRES

• AIRES operates offices in Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott, Sierra Vista, Casa Grande and in northeast Arizona. AIRES connects those who need respite with trained, licensed foster families who serve as child developmental home or adult developmental home respite providers. Respite care for youths and adults with disabilities is available. AIRES trains and supports the respite providers and helps to match clients with the best situation. The agency also offers in-home respite care workers for disabled youths and adults.

  AIRES

  2140 W. Greenway Road

  Suite 140

  Phoenix, AZ 85023

  602-995-3591

  aires.org

Northland Family Help Center

• Flagstaff's Northland Family Help Center offers respite care through the Children's Shelter program. Youth from birth to age 18 are eligible. The shelter is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. There are 12 beds available. Services include case management, outreach, life skills training, recreational activities, counseling and advocacy. Youth at the shelter are kept busy with scheduled, positive activities in a structured environment.

  Northland Family Help Center

  2532 N. Fourth St.

  #506

  Flagstaff, AZ 86004

  928-527-1800

  northlandfamily.org

Arizona Lifespan Respite Care Network

• The Arizona Lifespan Respite Care Network offers short-term respite care through community-based services, according to the agency's website. Family caregivers of special-needs adults and youth are eligible for services, including caregivers of terminally ill patients, individuals under the age of 60 with significant impairments, elders suffering from pre-dementia, and veterans not receiving services through the Veteran's Administration, as well as grandparents caring for youths under the age of 18. Lifespan Respite Care offers in-home and facility-based services.

  Arizona Lifespan Respite Care Network

  1789 W. Jefferson St.

  #950A

  Phoenix, AZ 85007

  602-542-657

  azrespite.org