Those looking to learn or enhance skills to provide respite care can attend an upcoming REST (Respite Education & Support Tools) training session, April 28-29, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute, Room 3016, 444 S. 44th St. in Omaha. Those who complete the two-day interactive Train-the-Trainer program can then teach an eight-hour respite training class in their own communities. To register, visit http://restprogram.org/register/.
Families and advocates may call a Respite Network Coordinator in their area at 1-866-RESPITE for help with respite resources. Respite information also is available at the DHHS supported website “Nebraska Resource and Referral System” at https://nrrs.ne.gov/respitesearch/. This free service will assist 24/7 in finding network-approved respite providers and supportive services throughout Nebraska that best fit individual needs and location.