Respite Care - Ministry of Health

A respite option is any support or service that helps you to have a break from caring for a person with a disability.

To access respite supports and services talk to your local Needs Assessment Service Coordination organisation (NASC).

Your local NASC will:

• check your eligibility for Ministry-funded disability support services
• work with you to identify what your needs are and what supports or services will best meet them.

The amount of funded respite support available is based on your needs.

Information on respite options and other disability supports can also be found on the Firstport website