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FamilyMeans - Forest Lake YMCA

Resource Name:FamilyMeans - Forest Lake YMCA

Respite

address

19845 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN 55025

Hours

12:00pm - 4:00pm, Tuesdays

Application process

Call to register, or use the online contact form to request information.

Site Service Area

Forest Lake area

Other Information

Specialization

  • Adults with disabilities
  • Children and/or youth with disabilities
  • Disabilities

Service Availability

  • In-Home Respite
  • Out-of-Home Respite
Respite provides care on a short-term basis for a person who cannot take care of themselves, and who is usually taken care of by a family member or friend. The service is designed to provide temporary coverage for the caregiver during an absence or need for relief. Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers or the Alternative Care program in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Respite care provides temporary non-medical companionship and supervision to an adult or child with special needs, which provides relief to the caregiver.
  • In-Home Respite: Regularly scheduled visits to the home by a volunteer.
  • Group Respite: Day Out and Night Out - Caregivers receive a break while the person in their care spend time with staff, volunteers and other participants in discussions, projects, music, exercise and games.
  • Forest Lake Community Connection: Weekly Group Respite at Forest Lake YMCA for people who are living with early-stage dementia.
  • Stillwater Community Connection: Weekly group respite at FamilyMeans Stillwater office for people who are living with early-stage dementia.

Last Update

10/20/2026

Providing organization

FamilyMeans