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What is Respite?

Respite is a short period of rest or relief during a difficult time.  Hope Haven is a whole-person ministry that provides respite for caregivers and their loved ones for 4 hours a day. We engage heart, mind, and body to bring hope, joy, dignity and purpose to the lives of our friends living with dementia or other cognitive impairments.  


The benefits are threefold:

  1. Caregivers receive rest and relief from 24/7 caregiving to attend to their own needs which contributes to an increased quality of life for the whole family.
  2. Our friends with dementia have an opportunity for purposeful engagement with people with similar challenges while being stimulated socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
  3. Volunteers are able to use their spiritual gifts and talents to love and serve those in need.


What does Savannah Respite Care at Hope Haven look like?

Hope Haven is a faith-based respite program at St. John's Church in downtown Savannah. We are advertised as a social club to our friends with dementia, and they are our members - every member enhances the ministry in their own unique way. For four hours a day, 1-2 days a week, our members  join with trained volunteers for a day full of games, music, art, exercise, shared meals and purposeful service projects. There is no distinction made between a member and a volunteer - creating an atmosphere of service and allowing all involved to form connections and support each other through life’s challenges.  The program allows the member to have a feeling of independence; it gives the caregiver time for themselves; and it provides meaning and joy to the volunteers who are able to serve as God commanded. If we know how much God has done for us, we can glorify him by doing the same for others.   “Freely you have received, freely give” (St. Matthew 10:8).  

See Us On The News

We are excited for the launch of Hope Haven.  Click to see us on the news introducing a Lunch & Learn on Supporting Independence.  This program is for people with dementia and their caregivers.

Respite Ministry Presentation

In August of 2024, we hosted Robin Dill who has guided the formation of 30 dementia respite care ministries.  The attendance and response from the community was exciting.  We encourage you to watch her presentation to learn about the day respite program we will open at St. John's Church.

Program Overview

Program Overview

Respite for All is providing guidance for our ministry. Their video above provides a good overview of what Hope Haven will be . 


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