Provides time off from caregiving duties while someone else cares for your family or friend.
1525 MacKay Crescent
B.C.V0M 1A2Phone: 604-796-3886
Fax: 604-796-3844
Parking and Transportation
Nearby to public transportation
Hours of operation
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Eligibility
COVID-19 update: Respite services have resumed effective July 20, 2020.
You can access this service through your Home Health care provider. Learn more about accessing this service.
To receive Home Health services you must:
- Be a resident of British Columbia
- Be a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status (Landed immigrant or on a Minister’s permit approved by the Ministry of Health Services)
If you have already activated overnight respite services through your Home Health care provider you may view availabilities and request bookings through our online booking system BookABreak.
Fees
Respite services costs are based on an annual set rate. Learn about the current rate through your Home Health care provider. There might be added costs for some medications and services.
Resources
- HealthLink BC: Caregiver respite/relief
Information about respite benefits available to caregivers in BC. -
Alzheimer Society of Canada
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Family Caregivers of British Columbia
Provides leadership to strengthen the voice of family caregivers and promotes the significance of the family caregivers’ role. -
The care guide source for seniors
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