Ages Served: 6-21
Schedule: Weekends Only

The Respite Center is a weekend respite facility located in O’Fallon, MO for individuals with developmental disabilities who display significant behavioral challenges. The children, during their stay, will have the opportunity to enjoy an interactive, exciting, and safe environment in a fun-loving atmosphere.

The Respite Center has the capacity to serve five children, ages 6-21, each weekend. Individuals that attend the program have their own private bedroom and a Jack and Jill-style bathroom. We provide 1:1 support during awake hours, and two staff overnight. Home-cooked family-style meals are served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Young boy smiles with the side of his head pressed against a staff member

Admission Criteria

  • Active DMH ID Number
  • Diagnosis of a developmental or intellectual disability, and/or dual diagnosed
  • Between the ages of 6 and 21 years old
  • Has significant behavioral, emotional, or mental illness challenges and can be supported with available resources including staff’s ability to safely support the individual
  • Able to benefit from participation in the program
  • Able to participate in an environment with non-medical personnel
  • Free from recent or ongoing threats or attempts at suicide that cannot be safely supported
  • Priority goes to St. Charles County Residents and those with funding from other counties will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

All referrals will be evaluated by program leadership to ensure the individual can be safely and appropriately supported.

Activities

Field trips are planned on Saturdays and Sundays to various locations around St. Charles and St. Louis counties. There are also on-site activities including access to the facility’s multi-purpose room, fitness room, sensory room, arts and crafts room, and playground.

“It’s given our son the opportunity to socialize with age-appropriate peers and staff who take an interest in his unique interests. He is always excited to spend time with his Community Living Family!”

Respite Center Family

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