Respite

Healthcare partnerships save lives

Housing is one of the most important social determinants of individual and population health. People experiencing homelessness are more vulnerable to disease, infection, chronic stress, and other disabling conditions, especially when they are discharged directly from hospitalization into homelessness. South Park Inn’s medical and behavioral respite program works with people who are well enough to no longer require hospitalization but who would be at elevated medical risk if they were placed in shelter or, worse, sent to the streets. 

Our 17-bed program operates in an environment conducive to recovery and healing, providing dedicated 24/7 staff to facilitate follow-up medical care. The lower staff-to-guest ratio helps staff to closely monitor and track medical compliance and to identify any potential side effects or complications quickly. The short-term, 30-day program contracts directly with Hartford Healthcare and St. Francis Hospitals and offers case management support to help guests access housing or to other long-term solutions to their homelessness.