Our Vision
At Beside Still Waters, our hope is to invite children with life-limiting conditions and their families to feel at home and at peace. A clinical team, along with dedicated volunteers, will help foster a joyful environment geared towards children, in addition to offering a range of therapies to foster connectedness, growth, and fun!
We will be a community-based respite home, that hopes to host up to around 8 children and families at a time through suite-like rooms. Our aim is to help families feel safe and secure knowing that their child is well cared for so that they can put their mind and body at ease and at rest. We also provide end of life support and hospice services if these are needed.
Respite and Hospice Services
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Bereavement Counseling
We hope to provide bereavement services, in addition to child life therapy, memory-making activities, and the support of a chaplain. Caretaking for a medically complex child with a shortened life expectancy often involves prolonged grieving, and we understand the unique challenges that families face during this time. Our aim is to support you physically, mentally, and spiritually, addressing your needs holistically. Supporting families is key in navigating this difficult journey, as we believe no one should have to walk it alone. Through our services, we want to be a pillar of strength, offering comfort, remembrance, and connection for families during and after their caregiving experience.
Therapies
At Beside Still Waters, we are proud to offer a holistic approach to care that addresses the emotional and physical well-being of our children. Our services include Music Therapy, where children can express themselves and find comfort through melodies and rhythms. Play Therapy provides a safe space for kids to explore their feelings and experiences through the power of play, allowing for personal growth and healing.
In addition, we incorporate Pet Therapy, which uses the calming presence of animals to help reduce stress and promote emotional connection. Our Child Life Services are also integral to our program, providing support and education to children and families navigating health challenges. Together, these therapies create a nurturing environment that enhances the overall resilience and joy of our children.
Play
For both children requiring services and their siblings so that this can be a place of fun and enjoyment in addition to rest. We hope to have a theater, play ground, sensory room, and possibly pools and farm-yard pets!
Housing
Our aim is to build a facility that can feel like a home away from home. That it can feel like your space while you are here and never feel like the sterile environment of a medical facility while still giving you the peace of mind that help is just around the corner. We aim to have 8 suite like room where you can have your own space, but also be near others on a similar journey.
All Free of Charge
There is so much financial responsibilities on families and insurance does not do an adequate job of helping to support families with medically fragile children.
