Welcome to Lifespan Respite WA


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collage of older people and adults and children with disabilities enjoying activities
A collage of older people and adults and children with disabilities enjoying various activities

Creative Options for a Respite Break

Not all respite care options are expensive! There are opportunities if you look “outside the box”. Almost every respite option, “creative” and otherwise, takes time to research and set up, but some of these ideas are low on paperwork and low-cost. Many of them benefit the person getting care both immediately and long-term.
Check out the Creative Options page! If nothing there looks right for your situation, the list may spark some ideas of your own…..

Meetings:

Lifespan Respite Coalition Meeting Dates, News, Minutes and Resources

The Coalition is on a summer break! Next meeting is September 28, 2023 at1:30 PM

Sign up on Coalition page.

Next Statewide Caregiver Support Group:

Friday, June 2, 4-5 PM: Discovering Flexibility as a Caregiver

Do you need mental health support right now?

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or Text 988, or chat 988lifeline.org.

SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.