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Respite Companions Family Caregiver Support Program helps older adults age in place and decreases the stress of caregiving. The unique needs of veterans and military connected families are addressed by our volunteer team. Highly trained, and vetted volunteers provide companionship, respite, transportation, information, and a special friendship to help you on your unique caregiving journey! Visit their website or contact Lisa Underwood at lunderwood@jannus.org for more information.

Brighter Future Health is a family-owned company that provides high quality mental health services for children, teens, and adults in Boise and Nampa, Idaho and surrounding areas. We focus on you and your family’s needs and constantly evaluate our services to ensure that we are paving the way for positive change in your mental health.

The Senior Companion Program is a nationwide program funded by AmeriCorps Seniors and has been around for over 50 years. Our local Senior Companion Program serves Nez Perce, Asotin, and Latah counties. A senior companion is a friendly visit that can assist with transportation, light exercise, shopping, and advocacy/paperwork. A Senior Companion is thoroughly vetted and must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history check. The Companion will be provided with orientation and will attend monthly education meetings. A Senior Companion is not a caretaker, and will not bathe, dress, or physically care for their clients.

Circles of Caring Adult Day Health provides adult day services to individuals and families in the Palouse region. The skilled services provided by qualified professionals working for our program make it possible for many vulnerable adults and elders to remain in emotionally supportive care.

Tesh, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization established in 1976. They offer development services, pre-employment, employment, independent living, and life skill services to individuals of all ages with disabilities who are seeking greater independence, self-sufficiency, and participation in their community. They help people live, work, and play more independently in their communities and pride themselves on developing programs based on individual needs, desires, and input from those we serve. They also offer adult day health services and youth after-school and summer programs for those with developmental disabilities.

The Senior Companions Program is a volunteer program that provides companionship and respite care to the elderly and disabled. Sponsored by Panhandle Health District, it serves the five northern counties: Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, and Shoshone. It allows low income senior volunteers an opportunity to assist those who need minor help to continue living independently. Senior Companions visit clients in their homes, but it is not an in-home care program. They are always seeking volunteers to assist with companionship for this fun and rewarding program!

They offer children’s respite through Medicaid. Call for more information.

The Schneidmiller House may be utilized when there is an unmanageable crisis due to pain and other symptoms or when care needs are beyond the caregiver’s capacity upon discharge from the hospital. This is high level care like the hospital and is considered an acute stay. The Schneidmiller House may also be an option when caregiver relief is needed. This is called a “respite stay”. During a respite stay, a patient can stay up to five days at a time and is covered by the Hospice Medicare Benefit. Patient’s will receive comprehensive care services Hospice of North Idaho has to offer. Your care team works together to provide the best possible comfort care during the stay at The Schneidmiller House.

List of Certified Family Home Vacancies statewide. Medicaid only

Canopy Village is a trauma-responsive safe haven, restoring trust and hope for children and families who experience abuse, neglect, or are in crisis. They offer children’s crisis respite. Contact them at info@canopyservices.org.