Alyssum Respite:

The mission of the corporation is to provide a peer-operated, peer staffed holistic approach to mental wellness, discovery and recovery for Vermonters who are experiencing a mental health crisis. This alternative will provide a safe, mutually supportive, non-judgmental, educational, and self-empowering environment. Alyssum will afford individuals the opportunity to engage in the principles of wellness, discovery, recovery and peer support so as to emerge from crisis with wisdom and the personal responsibility skills for living well. 

Alyssum’s Program

Alyssum offers a stay of up to two weeks, based on an individual’s need and acuity, for a crisis respite in a peaceful, home-like setting. Our small house has two private bedrooms, and is centrally located for easy access just north of the village of Rochester. Whole food home cooking, as well as a variety of soothing and healing activities, are included in the stay. “It’s beautiful outside, you can go out with the guests, and there’s lots to do. I think that guests enjoy not feeling like this is a space they’re stuck in—they have freedom to move. Conversations and sharing happen…”

Alyssum is a 501©3 not-for-profit organization funded by a grant from the State of Vermont Department of Mental Health, and is free to all Vermont residents. 

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