Compassionate short‑term support for individuals in crisis
Respite Services
Feeling overwhelmed by a situation that feels all‑consuming? You’re not alone. Axis Health System’s Respite Services in Durango offer short-term, recovery‑focused support for people experiencing a mental health crisis and relief for their caregivers. Our goal is to help you stabilize, feel safe, and connect you to the right ongoing care.
Our Respite Services
Location
Located in Durango, CO, our neutral, supportive setting provides short‑term stabilization and a calm place to reset with 24/7 professional staff.
Adults & Adolescents
Who We Help
For people who don’t meet emergency hospitalization criteria but need structured support to stay safe, build skills, and return to daily routines.
24/7 Crisis Access
Access
Call our Crisis Care Line anytime at 970.247.5245 or dial/text 988 for immediate support, referrals, or to begin a respite admission with our team.
Cost & Coverage
Insurance & Sliding Fee
We accept most insurances and offer a Sliding Fee Discount Program—so cost is never a barrier to accessing timely, compassionate care when needed.
What is respite care?
Respite is a short-term, voluntary service that provides a safe, neutral setting—or flexible in-home support—so individuals can step back from a stressful situation, regain balance, and return to daily life with stronger coping skills and supports. Care is person‑centered and focused on stabilization, recovery, and connection to community resources.
“Respite care gives individuals the chance to step out of a stressful situation, regain balance, and return to daily life with stronger support.” — Axis Regional Crisis Center
How Respite Services Work
Who is eligible
- Assessed as not needing emergency hospitalization
- Minimal risk behaviors and willingness to engage
- Adolescents may consent to their own admission; parent/guardian involvement recommended under 15
- A focused intake on the immediate crisis and needs
- Short-term stay with a clear plan for stabilization and transition
- Voluntary participation and collaborative care planning
What to expect in care
- Daily living support and structured routines
- Attention to medical and physical health needs
- Coaching on life skills and coping strategies
- Safety planning and stigma reduction
- Linkage to ongoing therapy, psychiatry, primary care, and community resources
Types of Respite Offered
Facility-based respite
- 24-hour supervision in a safe, supportive environment
- Neutral setting to de‑escalate and stabilize
In‑home respite
- Flexible support that helps maintain daily routines
- Skill‑building and caregiver relief where you live
Mental Health Crisis? Our Respite Services Can Help
Benefits for Individuals and Caregivers
- Reduce stress and symptoms related to crisis
- Improve coping and problem-solving skills
- Increase safety and confidence with a practical plan
- Build connections to longer‑term supports
- Give caregivers time to rest and recharge
Care Coordination and Next Steps
Our Crisis Center team ensures a warm handoff to ongoing services so support continues after respite:
- Behavioral health counseling, psychiatry, and DBT
- Primary care and pharmacy services
- Substance use treatment and recovery supports
- Community resources for housing, employment, education
- Youth and family engagement as clinically appropriate
Referrals and Access
- To get started with our respite services: Call our 24/7 Crisis Care Line at 970.247.5245 or dial 988
- Referrals accepted from community partners, providers, and families
- Walk‑ins and self‑referrals welcome at the Axis Regional Crisis Center in Durango
- Voluntary participation; care plans are collaborative and person‑centered
Discover Our Mental Health Services Approach
Our mental health services recognize the differences between mental health and behavioral health, each requiring unique approaches to care and treatment. Understanding these differences is key to our approach in providing you with the right support.
Mental Health
- Refers to a person’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
- It affects how individuals think, feel, and behave in daily life.
- Mental health includes conditions like depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mood or cognitive disorders.
- It focuses primarily on cognitive and emotional states.
Behavioral Health
- Refers to the connection between behaviors and the health and well-being of the body and mind.
- It encompasses mental health issues as well as substance use disorders, eating disorders, and other behaviors that impact well-being.
- Behavioral health addresses both the physical (e.g., addiction, sleep disorders) and emotional/mental aspects of a person’s health.
- It often focuses on changing unhealthy behaviors through therapy or treatment.
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