Take A Break

The Take A Break program provides caregivers and/or family members the opportunity to leave the bedside of their loved one for a period of respite or provide them the time to manage personal affairs.

By training volunteers to support the caregiver at the bedside, we also respect and strengthen the patient's resolve. In turn, the entire family is better equipped to manage their needs while they are in the Emergency Department and then, if necessary, in the hospital.

This role helps to reduce the fear and anxiety that often surfaces when people are in crisis.

The volunteers are well equipped to serve in this capacity, after undergoing a thorough screening and series of training courses.