{"id":528,"date":"2019-07-12T10:56:07","date_gmt":"2019-07-12T15:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/76.164.170.120\/~alrrn\/?page_id=528"},"modified":"2026-01-05T09:05:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T15:05:54","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alabamarespite.org\/es\/about\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Mission &#038; Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>\u201cIncreasing access to and availability of high quality respite resources for all caregivers in Alabama\u201d<\/em><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network\u00ae (Alabama Respite) is a statewide program of United Cerebral Palsy of Huntsville and Tennessee Valley, Inc. (UCP Huntsville). Our statewide programs and services include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Respite reimbursement services (planned and emergency);<\/li>\r\n<li>Free online\/onsite caregiver education opportunities, including quarterly respite clinics, co-hosted events with caregiver agency partners, and virtual reality experiences;<\/li>\r\n<li>Caregiver respite awareness, including presentations and exhibits at conferences and community events, as well as lunch and learns with groups, organizations, churches, and agencies that serve family caregivers;<\/li>\r\n<li>Caregiving Wellness Initiative supports, including free mental health counseling stipends, monthly caregiver support meetings, one-on-one Care Chats, and more;<\/li>\r\n<li>Free CareAcademy respite provider online training (8 hours with certificates of completion);<\/li>\r\n<li>Quarterly CARE (Caregiver and Agency Resource Exchange) meetings with statewide agency representatives;<\/li>\r\n<li>Respite resource information and referrals for caregivers;<\/li>\r\n<li>Statewide calendar of caregiver education opportunities and events;<\/li>\r\n<li>Monthly caregiver newsletter;<\/li>\r\n<li>Technical assistance for startup or expansion of community-based respite services; and<\/li>\r\n<li>State, local, and federal advocacy.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>866-RESTALA (866-737-8252)<\/strong>\u00a0is Alabama Respite&#8217;s toll free number for easy access for caregivers and providers seeking additional information.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"..\/..\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/alrrn.GiveMeABreak.brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GIVE ME A BREAK!<\/a>\u00a0is a brochure outlining how Alabama Respite is making respite resources readily available and easily accessible for all caregivers in Alabama.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"..\/..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/alrrn.Services.boookmark.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ALABAMA RESPITE SERVICES<\/a>\u00a0is a quick, concise brochure outlining our services and contact information, along with interesting facts about respite and how you can help.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alabamarespite.org\/es\/about\/about-us\/2026-arch-logo-transparent\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5011 size-medium\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/alabamarespite.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026-ARCH-logo-transparent-300x111.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"111\" \/><\/a><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cIncreasing access to and availability of high quality respite resources for all caregivers in Alabama\u201d Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network\u00ae (Alabama Respite) is a statewide program of United Cerebral Palsy of Huntsville and Tennessee Valley, Inc. 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