Respite and Respitality

Respitality

The Cridge Respitality Program is a proud recipient of the British Columbia Community Living Association's Innovation Award. Pictured is Respitality Coordinator Mimi Davis, recieving the award from The HonourableTom Christensen, in April 2008.

The Cridge Respitality Victoria Program provides parents of a child with a disability a chance to experience a “mini-vacation” in a welcoming and comfortable environment while their child is receiving respite care in the family home.  Participating parents in this program recieve a complimentary overnight stay for two in a hotel or bed-and-breakfast. 

There are also complimentary enhancements available for those parents who are not able to enjoy an overnight hotel stay. These may include entertainment certificates, flowers, tickets to Victoria attractions when available. This program is about ‘caring for the caregivers’ and is a partnership between the hospitality industry, local businesses and community services agencies.

For information about these services as a parent or caregiver, please call 250 995-6412 or email mdavis@cridge.org.