Respite Care

The purpose of respite care is to provide relief for the adolescent, and their primary caregivers, from current stressors that may threaten to permanently interrupt that placement. The therapeutic intervention is focused upon developing a plan to assist in identifying and alleviating the stressors that necessitated the respite placement.

Length of Stay:
A placement for respite care can last up to nine (9) days for each occasion. If more time becomes necessary, any of the other types of admission can be considered.

Treatment Approaches:
Reintegration counseling
Case management
Residential structure

For Information Contact:
Roberta Lear, Director of Admissions
Phone: 608-326-6481
Email: Wyalusing Admissions