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3550 Washington Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45229
Phone (513) 621-1868 - FAX (513) 621-1872
The Center for Respite Care is a 14-bed 24-hour facility for homeless people who are either too sick for a shelter or have been recently discharged from a hospital and need a safe place for recuperation. These patients receive basic short-term medical and nursing care as well as social services while they recover from illnesses.
CLIENTS SERVED
SERVICES AVAILABLE
REFERRING FACILITIES
- Hospitals
- Medical Van
- Health Resource Center
- Clinics
REFERRAL PROCESS
- Call Respite Staff 24/7
- Fax medical information
- Referrals reviewed by Intake Nurse
- M-F during business hours
(quick turnaround) - Weekend admissions by appointment
Key elements of the program include:
- Initial diagnostic medical assessment and development of a plan of care for clients upon admission;
- Implementation of the plan of care;
- Coordination of care with primary care physician and/or hospital staff;
- Application for entitlement programs or coordination of plan with outside case manager;
- Referrals to community housing and job placement services;
- Referrals to appropriate medical agencies for ongoing care and substance abuse / mental health services as needed; and,
- Discharge placement to stable housing or treatment facilities.