Case Manager’s use “Submit A Referral” button above in blue for BHR referrals.

Behavioral Health Respite

VitalCare has been helping youth thrive through positive mentorship, engaging activities, and caregiver relief all across the the Front range since 2016.

Behavioral Health Respite (BHR) services provide essential support for youth exhibiting behavioral challenges and their families. Our services connect youth with positive role models who engage them in constructive activities, fostering personal growth and emotional well-being. BHR services also offer temporary relief for caregivers, helping families recharge and maintain balance.

Key Benefits of Behavioral Health Respite include:

  • Promoting Positive Behaviors: Engaging youth in structured, constructive activities like sports, arts, educational outings, and mindfulness practices.
  • Building Trust and Relationships: Consistent mentorship that fosters trust, emotional regulation, and social connections.
  • Providing Guidance and Support: Helping youth navigate challenges, set goals, and build self-esteem.
  • Encouraging Personal Development: Exposure to new experiences and skills that spark new interests and talents.

Activity Based

Our program is unique, we believe in getting outside and exploring the area around your home.

Our programs provide youth with opportunities to participate in enriching group activities such as BMX biking, art, music, dance, and hiking. These structured activities build physical, emotional, and social development in a fun, supportive environment.

Impact Highlights:

  • Developing leadership skills
  • Building confidence through new experiences
  • Strengthening peer relationships
  • Emotional regulation

“While we can all benefit from working out regularly, consistent exercise is even more beneficial for children with complex behavioral health disorders (BHD), a category that includes Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A new study suggests that regular exercise during the day could help kids with BHD perform better in school. In the study, children who performed aerobic exercises during the week were 32 to 51 percent less likely to act out in class. The positive effects more noticeable on days where the children participated in exercise, but also carried over to the following day.” By Jane Snyder

Contact VitalCare to learn more about this program.