The purpose of Respite is to relieve families of the
constant and ongoing responsibility of caring for a family member
with a developmental disability.
Konocti Respite provides quality Respite Services
throughout Lake and Mendocino County that:
- Respects the dignity, cultural lifestyle and
overall uniqueness of each family
- Offer parents and caregivers the opportunity
for rest and self renewal
- Address each families individualized needs
- Provides sensitivity and understanding to the
family unit
- Maintain stability during unusual or stressful
periods of time
- Bridge the gap of isolation often experienced
by parents or caregivers
- Help parents/caregivers keep family members with
developmental disabilities at home
- Maintain the family unit
- Allow parents/caregivers the opportunity to participate
in a higher quality of life
- Enable fuller participation by all family members
in their communities
- Restore and/or maintain the physical and mental
well being of the whole family
- Meet planned or emergency needs
- Are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Provides supportive companionship during recreational
opportunities
- Provides trained staff to meet your Respite care
needs
Konocti Respite designs supports that meet the individualized
needs of your family.
Contact Program
Director of Special Services at 263-3810 for more information.