Respite
Respite gives family caregivers a break. Trained staff care for the person for a few hours, overnight, or longer. It can happen at home, at a center, or at a camp.
Listings
FCBDD Family Resources (respite)
Respite gives families a break, from about four hours up to two weeks, at home or at an approved facility.
Caregivers Alliance Homecare
DODD certified provider offering community and residential respite so family caregivers can rest and recharge.
Services: HPC transportation, Non-medical transportation, Homemaker personal care, Participant-directed HPC, Shared living, Private pay home care, Community respite, Residential respite
Agentic Client Support Services
Provides hands on DODD services such as residential respite for people with developmental disabilities.
Services: Transportation, HPC transportation, Non-medical transportation, Homemaker personal care, Residential respite, Money management
Dungarvin Ohio Respite Services
Temporary, short term support that gives primary caregivers planned or emergency relief while their loved ones remain safe and supported.
Services: Respite care for adults and youth, Planned and emergency respite
Boundless Respite Services
Offers in home, out of home, drop in, emergency and enhanced respite for families of adults or children with I/DD or behavioral health challenges.
Services: In-home respite, Out-of-home respite (2 hours to 2 weeks), Drop-in respite, Emergency care placement, Enhanced respite
Empower Behavioral Health & Intervention
Home and community based services including waiver respite programs, primarily in Columbus and surrounding areas.
Services: Waiver respite programs, Waiver HPC and transportation, ABA therapy, Speech therapy, Occupational therapy, Autism diagnosis and testing, Mental health and case management
Brimani Health Services LLC
A Reynoldsburg provider of in home respite and community services for children and adults with developmental disabilities, authorized through Ohio DODD waiver programs.
Services: In home respite, Community integration, Child and adult services
Recreation Unlimited
A nonprofit camp that serves people with developmental disabilities and health concerns, and says it is an approved DODD waiver provider.
Services: Weekend respite camps, Summer day and residential camps, Camps for autism and other needs
Hattie Larlham Franklin County Recreation
An evening and weekend social activity program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Franklin County.
Services: Evening and weekend social outings for adults, Community events and trips
Easterseals Central and Southeast Ohio
A disability services nonprofit with a main office in Hilliard that runs youth programs including summer day camps.
Services: Summer day camps for children with and without disabilities, After school program, Early childhood programs
Columbus Recreation and Parks Therapeutic Recreation
A City of Columbus program offering adaptive and inclusive recreation for people with visible or invisible, developmental or physical disabilities.
Services: Adaptive sports, Summer camp, Aquatics and fitness, Leisure education
Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation Adaptive Programs
A city parks program with adaptive camp, adult social recreation and one on one swim lessons for people with disabilities.
Services: Therapeutic recreation day camp for youth, Fun Club social program for adults, Adaptive swim lessons
Westerville Parks and Recreation Adaptive and Inclusive Program
A city parks program for youth and adults with developmental, physical or non apparent disabilities.
Services: Adaptive sports clinics, Sensory friendly swims, Inclusive dances, Social trips and clubs
Rapha Home Health Care
A Columbus home health agency that lists respite care and supports people with developmental disabilities under Ohio DODD waivers.
Services: Respite care, DODD and nursing delegation, Home health and personal care, HPC transportation, Home physical therapy, Home occupational therapy, Home speech therapy, DODD waiver services, Delegated nursing
Special Olympics Ohio
Provides year round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities across Ohio.
Services: Year round sports training, Competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities
Provider listings come from public sources and have not been claimed by the provider yet. Details can change. Confirm with the provider, and check certification with Ohio DODD.
Common questions
What is respite?
Respite gives family caregivers a break. Trained staff care for the person for a few hours, overnight, or longer. It can happen at home, at a center, or at a camp.
Who pays for respite?
May be covered by a waiver or by family support funds. Some programs are private pay.
Can my Service Coordinator recommend a provider?
No. Under Ohio's Free Choice of Provider rule, county staff cannot promote one provider over another. They can point you to the Ohio DODD provider search and help set up interviews with the providers you choose.