Multicultural Community Services (MCS) of the Pioneer Valley
General Info
Program Name
Respite Services
Agency Office
1000 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Phone
413-782-2500
Program Type
Support
Business Filing Type
Corporation
Organizational Type
Non-Profit
Transportation options
in-program transportation
Hours of Operation
7 days week as needed
Accessibility Features
Accessible Parking
Contact
Brenda Norton
Email
Services
Socialization Activities
Populations Served
Developmental Disability, Intellectual Disabilities
Eligibility Requirements
DDS Consumer
Narrative
Caring for a loved one with a disability is a continuous responsibility that often leaves a caretaker in need of a break. Understanding that each family and individual is unique, respite can come in many forms and options:
- 1:1 Respite: MCS has a small pool of direct care staff that can work with your family member
- Family Identified Respite: sometimes families are more comfortable having people that they know provide respite for their family member. MCS can coordinate with providing a stipend to those individuals that they have identified to work with their family member
- Planned Facility-Based Respite: with a referral from a DDS Service Coordinator, weekend respite is offered at our accessible house in Westfield. Guests can check-in on a Friday night and check-out late Sunday afternoon after a fun-filled two days of good company, good food and good fun!
- Group Respite: this has proven to be one of the most creative and most desired respite options provided through MCS. A broad range of opportunities are offered throughout the year with activities designed to appeal to people with varied interests and skills. Participants are instrumental in the selection and planning of activities.
Licensure
Client Information
Staff to Client Ratios
4 clients to every 1 staff person
Age Range of Clients
22 years to 100 years
Number of Current Clients
20
Towns Served
AGAWAM, BELCHERTOWN, BLANDFORD, CHESTER, EAST LONGMEADOW, GRANBY, HAMPDEN, HOLYOKE, HUNTINGTON, LONGMEADOW, MONSON, OTIS, PALMER, RUSSELL, SOUTH HADLEY, SOUTHWICK, SPRINGFIELD, TOLLAND, WARE, WEST SPRINGFIELD, WESTFIELD, WILBRAHAM
Record last updated on 06/06/2024