Respite Services @ Government of the Northwest Territories

Respite is planned, part time relief provided to families supporting people with disabilities. The goal of a respite service is to provide safe, individualized, and flexible respite support to families and primary caregivers of persons with disabilities. Home care programs within the Health and Social Services Authorities provide respite services for caregivers of individuals whose disabilities is a result of an illness or chronic health condition. In-facility respite services are available in Long Term Care facilities and in the Territorial Supported Living Facility in Hay River for individuals who meet the criteria of these programs.​