Respite
Attention Respite Families and Providers: Please review the links below to learn about the changes that will take effect on June 1, 2026.
What is Respite?
Respite care services are designed to offer families a break from the caregiving of their loved one with special needs. Respite is meant to be provided on an intermittent or short-term basis and is intended to be a true break for the caregiver which means it cannot be used while the caregiver is working.
A respite break can mean an hour to take a walk while a respite provider stays in your home. It may be a weekend away while your loved one is cared for outside of your home. It can also mean time to take a nap or chat with a friend while the respite provider takes your loved one on a community outing.
How to Access Respite
Current CMHOC consumers and families can ask their therapist, case manager, or supports coordinator for additional information about respite and to determine if it would be a good fit for your needs.
Individuals who are not current CMHOC consumers who may be interested in respite, as well as other services, may contact the Access Center at 616-393-5681.
Providers
Prospective respite providers can find all the necessary registration documents below, as well as the payment request form required for payment of services. Registration is required to be renewed annually.
Please click each of the links below to access all documents.
Welcome to Respite Services
Documents For New Respite Providers
- New Respite Provider Checklist
- Respite Agreement (New Providers)
- Respite Share Information
- CA Consent for Criminal Background Check (New Providers)
- DHS-1929 Central Registry Clearance Request (New Providers)
- W-9
- CA Direct Deposit Form
- Training Requirements for New Respite Providers
- Student Registration for New Respite Providers
Documents for Renewal Respite Providers
- Renewal Respite Provider Checklist
- Respite Agreement (Renewal Providers)
- Respite Share Information
- CA Consent for Criminal Background Check (Renewal Providers)
- DHS-1929 Central Registry Clearance Request (Renewal Providers)
- Training Requirements for Renewal Respite Providers
- Student Registration for Renewal Respite Providers
Updates to Respite Documents (June 1, 2026)
