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# Respite of Hope

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.respiteofhope.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Bishop blessed new Respite of Hope location](https://www.respiteofhope.org/2025/11/12/hello-world/) - https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/youngstown-news/bishop-blessed-new-respite-of-hope-location/
- [Respite of Hope offers a safe haven to unhomed people during medical recovery](https://www.respiteofhope.org/2025/12/04/news-events-post-1/) - https://catholicecho.org/2026/01/15/respite-of-hope-offers-a-safe-haven-to-unhomed-people-during-medical-recovery/
- [Respite of Hope care facility opens to patients in Mahoning Valley](https://www.respiteofhope.org/2025/12/03/news-events-post-3/) - https://www.wfmj.com/story/53366957/respite-of-hope-care-facility-opens-to-patients-in-mahoning-valley

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.respiteofhope.org/) - Together, we can bring hope - and rest - to those who need it most. a program of Catholic Charities Regional Agency Community Partners Stories of Hope Events / News Referral Info Merchandise Store LATEST NEWS Respite of Hope offers a safe haven to unhomed people during medical recovery Respite of Hope care facility opens
- [Stories of Hope](https://www.respiteofhope.org/about/stories-of-hope/) - PATIENT 1 - Patient entered our program on 12/18/25 from Mercy Health Youngstown Hospital with several significant barriers. His home was not in condition for him to safely return to and he experienced the loss of both parents who were his primary caregivers throughout his youth and adulthood. Throughout his stay, our team provided support
- [Merchandise Store](https://www.respiteofhope.org/about/merchandise-store/) - Our complete merchandise shop: https://shop.printyourcause.com/campaigns/catholic-charities-diocese-of-youngstown-merch-store/categories/respite-of-hope *Additional options will be added periodically. Here is a sampling of items that can be found in the shop:
- [Community Impact](https://www.respiteofhope.org/about/community-impact/) - Medical respite programs provide essential short-term housing, medical, and social support for people experiencing homelessness, resulting in improved health outcomes, reduced hospital readmissions, and significant cost savings for healthcare systems. These initiatives prevent premature discharge to the streets, decreasing emergency department visits, and fostering stability for better recovery. Key Community Impacts: Reduced Hospital Utilization: Participants
- [Community Partners](https://www.respiteofhope.org/about/community-partners/) - Respite of Hope, an inaugural project of Catholic Charities Diocese of Youngstown, was created alongside of Mercy Health, Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley, the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown, the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, and distinct committed private donors to meet an urgent need by founding a respite care unit located and managed by
- [Donate](https://www.respiteofhope.org/donate/) - Your donation will help furnish the respite wing, provide medical and supportive care, and sustain the daily operations that will change - and save - lives. Gifts may be made through the Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley, the project fiscal sponsor (mailing address below). Each contribution, no matter the size, brings hope and healing to
- [Referral Information](https://www.respiteofhope.org/about/referral-information/) - Our admission criteria for medical respite services is as follows: The individual is over the age of 18 and has been verified in need of respite by a healthcare facility in the Mahoning Valley. The individual has an established acute medical condition or chronic medical condition needing acute stabilization. In other words, an individual must
- [Get Involved](https://www.respiteofhope.org/get-involved/) - The residents of the Respite of Hope are often in need of basic necessities such as new sheets, towels, and hygiene items. Donations must be new or gently used and are accepted based on current program needs. Please contact Madison Goske mgoske@ccregional.org prior to donating to confirm items needed. Commonly needed items include: New clothing
- [Contact](https://www.respiteofhope.org/contact/) - General Contact Information: Nancy Voitus, Executive Director, Catholic Charities Regional Agency Phone: 330-744-3320 ext. 219 Email: nvoitus@ccregional.org Donation Contact Information: Kristina Nicholas, Director of Grants, Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley Phone: 330-729-1183 Email: knicholas@mercy.com
- [Services](https://www.respiteofhope.org/services/) - Respite of Hope provides short-term residential care and supportive services, including: A safe, clean place to rest and recover Nursing oversight and coordination of medical care Medication management support Case management and care coordination Assistance with follow-up medical appointments Meals and basic necessities Connection to housing, benefits, and community resources Patients' home care agencies are
- [Who We Serve](https://www.respiteofhope.org/about/who-we-serve/) - The Respite of Hope facility is located at 550 West Chalmers Avenue in Youngstown and aims to offer short-term residential care to those who are medically stable but lack safe housing needed to recover. The program offers integrated case management and other support services that are designed to promote physical healing, housing stability and long-term
- [FAQ](https://www.respiteofhope.org/about/faq/) - What is medical respite? Medical respite is short-term residential care that offers people experiencing homelessness a safe place to recover while accessing medical care and other supportive services. Seeing this revolving door from homelessness to hospital and back again – and the adverse impact on health status, along with the resulting costs to the healthcare
- [About](https://www.respiteofhope.org/about/) - Our mission: Respite of Hope provides a safe and healing refuge for individuals experiencing homelessness and recovery from illness, injury, or hospitalization. Guided by dignity, compassion, and respect, we offer shelter, supportive care, and access to vital health and social services. In collaboration with our community partners, we walk alongside each guest on their journey
- [Events & News](https://www.respiteofhope.org/events-news/) - https://catholicecho.org/2026/01/15/respite-of-hope-offers-a-safe-haven-to-unhomed-people-during-medical-recovery/ More on the January 8th Blessing: https://www.wfmj.com/story/53366957/respite-of-hope-care-facility-opens-to-patients-in-mahoning-valley https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/youngstown-news/bishop-blessed-new-respite-of-hope-location/
- [Privacy](https://www.respiteofhope.org/privacy/) - Privacy PolicyThis privacy policy (“Policy”) describes how Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Youngstown (“Website Operator”, “we”, “us” or “our”) collects, protects and uses the personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) you (“User”, “you” or “your”) may provide on the website and any of its products or services (collectively, “Website” or “Services”). It also describes the

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## Categories

- [News](https://www.respiteofhope.org/category/news/)