Community Resources - Respite (in WI)

Respite, a break for caregivers and families, is a service in which temporary care is provided to individuals with disabilities, chronic or terminal illness, and to persons, at risk of abuse and neglect.  Respite can occur in out-of-home and in-home settings for any length of time depending on the needs of the family and available resources.

General Respite Resources

National Respite Locator Service
(800) 773-5433
Website: www.respitelocator.org/
Helps parents, caregivers, and professionals find respite services in their state and local area.

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Respite Care Association of Wisconsin, Inc.
(Statewide Respite & Crisis Care Contact)
6320 Monona Drive
Madison, WI  53716
(608) 222-2033 or Toll Free (866) 702-7229
Contact: Jim Schroeder, Executive Director
Website: www.respitecarewi.org

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Children's Service Society (Pediatric resource)
1126 South 70th Street 
Milwaukee, WI  53214
(414) 453-1400
Statewide, nonprofit agency; funded through United Way
Matches a volunteer to the child for a minimum of 10-12 hours per month.

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Day Friends
Mary Mikula and Kasey Weber: Program Coordinators
101 150th Street
Balsam Lake, WI  54810
(715) 485-8762
Email: coordinators@endeavorsadc.org
Open Tuesday through Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm with earlier and later hours if needed.
Trained staff provide a safe, secure and supportive group environment with socialization and therapeutic activities. Also provide transportation if needed, scheduled meals & snacks, and personal care.

Easter Seal
101 Nob Hill Road, Suite 301 
Madison, WI  53713
(608) 227-8288 or (608) 277-8031 (TTY)
(800) 422-2324
Various locations around the state

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Lakeview Specialty Hospital & Rehab
1701 Sharp Road
Waterford, WI 53185 
(262) 534-7297 admissions
(800) 611-2063
pediatric and adult respite
Website: www.lakeviewsystem.com

Paragon Community Services LLC - PAC/Respite Program
Brown County
2733 S. Ridge Road
Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 884-0215
Website: www.paragoncommunity.com

Paragon Community Services LLC - PAC/Respite Program
Jefferson County
W6340 Hackbarth Road, Suite 1000
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-0548
Website: www.paragoncommunity.com

Paragon Community Services LLC - PAC/Respite Program
Kewaunee County
506 Ralph Street
Luxemburg, WI 54217
(920) 845-1470
Website: www.paragoncommunity.com

Paragon Community Services LLC - PAC/Respite Program
Racine County
701 Blackhawk Drive, Unit J
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 539-3853
Website: www.paragoncommunity.com

Paragon Community Services LLC - PAC/Respite Program
Waukesha and Washington Counties
3030 S. Calhoun Road
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 641-0235
Website: www.paragoncommunity.com

Paragon Community Services LLC - PAC/Respite Program
Waukesha and Washington Counties
2875 S. Moorland Road
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 641-0235
Website: www.paragoncommunity.com

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Other ideas:
Inquire at your local hospital, nearest Independent Living Center, County Human Services, Lutheran or Catholic Social Services

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United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
UCP of Southeast Wisconsin, Inc.
7519 W. Oklahoma Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 329-4500
(414) 329-4511 (tty)
(888) 482-7739
Website: www.ucpsew.org
Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Racine, Kenosha Counties

Independent Disability Services, Inc.
2100 E. Milwaukee Street
Suite L14
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 754-1117
Green, Lafayette, Rock, Walworth Counties

UCP of West Central Wisconsin
206 Water Street
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 832-1782
Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St Croix Counties. I & R Counties: Buffalo, Crawford, La Crosse, Monroe, Trempeauleu, Vernon Counties

Opportunity, Inc.
740 N. Third Street
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 842-8700
(800) 472-4408
Marathon, Lincoln, Langlade, Taylor, Onieda, Vilas, Wood Clark, Portage, Florence, Forest, Oconto, Marinette, Menominee, Shawano Counties

UCP of Winnebagoland
P.O. Box 1241
201 Ceape Street, Room 108
Oshkosh, WI 54902-1241
(920) 424-4071
Adams, Waupaca, Calumet, Waushara, Winnebago, Outagamie, Marquette, Fond du Lac, Green Lake Counties. I & R Counties: Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Sheboygan Counties.

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Pediatric and Adult Respite Camps
(for developmentally challenged) Camp Daniel
W10541 Army Lane
Athelstane, WI 54104
(715) 757-3880 (near Green Bay)
Camp size 50; Ages 8 - 70

Easter Seal Respite Camp
N9888 Hwy 13
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 254-8319
(800) 422-2324
Camp size 80; Ages 3-99

Milwaukee Community Sailing Center, Inc.
1450 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 277-9094
For individuals who are physically challenged

Wisconsin Badger Camp
11815 Munz Lane, Rt. 2
P.O. Box 351
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 988-4558
Camp size 90; Ages 3-93; June - August

For a listing of summer camps in the United States www.kidscamps.com!

St. Ann's Intergenerational Care
2801 E. Morgan Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 977-5053
Kathy Smith - Program Director
Provide adult day care services with the option of respite overnight stay. Stay can be 1-20 days. Warm water wheelchair accessible pool available for all day care participants.
Website: www.stanncenter.org