Central Coast Respite Center
Quality care and case management for unhoused individuals transitioning from hospital care. Referral-only access.
Recovery Needs a Safe Place to Happen
The Central Coast Respite Care Center (CCRC) opened in July 2016 to provide short-term recuperative care for individuals experiencing homelessness who have been discharged from a local hospital but still need a safe place to continue recovering.
CCRC is a 24-hour, non-medical facility where participants rest and recover while receiving case management, care coordination, and connections to health care, benefits, and community resources. Working collaboratively with the CCRC team, each participant develops an individualized discharge plan that supports continued recovery and progress toward stable housing. Length of stay is determined jointly by the referring hospital and the CCRC care team based on each participant's medical and social needs.
Participants who need additional time to secure permanent housing may be eligible for Bridge Housing — up to three months of temporary housing, case management, and housing navigation services to support a successful transition to stable housing.
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP)
Natividad Medical Center (NMC)
Salinas Valley Memorial Health Care System (SVMHS)
Central California Alliance for Health (CCAH)
Rooms at the Central Coast Respite Center, where participants rest and recover.
Case management
Medical oversight and support (MD/RN)
Referral and linkage to additional service groups
3 meals a day
Transportation to/from medical appointments & pharmacy
Patient health education
Medication reconciliation
Counseling services
Advocacy / DV services
Interpreter services
Must be 18+
Able to live in a group setting & follow shelter guidelines and rules
Pass a criminal background check (no crimes against women or children)
Able to follow treatment/medication plans
Must be an admitted patient at one of the three hospitals in Monterey County
Must have a medical need
Independent in all daily activities, including continence of bowel and bladder
Frequently Needed Items
Community donations provide essential items that support participants' journey toward independence, and help reduce the cost of everyday necessities. Every gift creates a lasting impact.
Questions About Central Coast Respite Center?
Renee Edwards
Central Coast Respite Center & Wellness Center
Client Testimonials
I spent nine months in the hospital last year due to a major stroke. It's tough to be in a hospital for nine days, so nine months felt like forever. I could do nine months here no problem. The home setting feels great.
— CCRC Program Participant
CCRC gave me a roof over my head while I was recovering from hip surgery, as well as help me look for permanent housing, which I have secured and will be moving into. Thank you one and all.
— CCRC Program Participant