Date & Time
Monday, October 7, 2024, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location Name
Grand Ballroom
Speakers
Merna Eppick - Simmering Center, Inc.
Rick Riccardi - Fellowship RCO
Sara Barkley - Fellowship Recovery Community Organization
ALON FISCH - NEW BEGINNING SANCTUARY/SIMMERING CENTER
Level of Experience
Introductory -- No prior experience with topic needed.
Description

In this session you will learn about respite homes, the various roles they play, and why they are becoming more widely utilized nationally. Information will include state data from Missouri and a working example from Florida, in a discussion to describe what respite homes are, how they operate, and how they benefit the community and people in early recovery

Objectives
1. Understanding the vital role a respite facility or residence can play in the behavioral health system of care.
2. How important the peer workforce is in delivering recovery support services.
3. The value of data tracking and collection.