Description: Offers respite program for individuals with mental health challenges going through difficult times in order to prevent crisis intervention or hospitalization. Insight Respite Center is a peer centered program where guests are treated as equals on their road to recovery. We realize that fostering of self-esteem and self-respect is crucial to the health and well being of an individual. Peer Supporters are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for guests to connect with and experience mutual learning. We offer hope, compassion and understanding in a stigma-free environment.To make a referral, please call Nevada County Behavioral Health at (530) 265-1437 and ask to speak with the intake person of the day. If an individual is accepted, they will be contacted by a peer from Insight Respite.
Hours: Staffed 24/7, 365 days a year. New referrals taken every day from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Eligibility: 18 years or older, experiencing a first episode or re-emergence of severe mental illness, medically stable, able to care for personal hygiene and prepare own meals, can sign and understand documents, willing to follow house rules, has a place to return to, and has been approved by Nevada County Behavioral Health.
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