Guest Eligibility
  • Must be assessed by a Vancouver Coastal Health Case Manager
  • Must be a current resident in Vancouver
what we can support
  • Oxygen used at home
  • Simple wound care
  • Ostomy or drain care
  • Catheter care
  • Support with diabetes
  • Predictable behaviours, with a care plan already in place
what we cannot support
  • Oxygen connected to the wall
  • Tracheostomy care
  • IV medications or treatments
  • Complex wound care or vacuum (VAC) dressings
  • Care for complex or unpredictable behaviours
  • Active cancer treatment
  • Daily blood work or lab testing
  • Certain high-risk daily medications
  • Bariatric clients
  • Recreational marijuana use
  • Motorized wheelchairs or scooters

booking for new guests

Your Vancouver Coastal Health case manager will create an account for you to access the BookABreak website. Guests may book Respite stays as often as needed. A minimum stay is 2 days up to 30 days per year, which may be used intermittently or all at once. Email your questions about this process to Vancouver Coastal Health at respite@vch.ca.

EMAIL VCH

BOOKING for returning guests

If you have booked a stay previously with the Overnight Respite, please use BookABreak to reserve your spot.