Family Support (Day Program)
Non-clinical programs are regularly available to support our families both emotionally and physically.
Current programs include:
- pet therapy
- haircuts
- massages
- art therapy
A daily schedule of programs is posted throughout the House. Inquiries can be directed to the Family Services Coordinator.
Families can find comfort in knowing that everyone in the House is going through the challenges of having an ill or injured child. Often, lasting bonds are made from time spent with other families at the House.
Day Program and Rejuvenation Room
Our Day Program may be utilized by families who have children aged 21 years or younger being treated in Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital or Blythedale Children’s Hospital and who are not currently guests of the House. Open seven days a week, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. families can use the kitchen and dining area to cook and eat (dishes, cookware and utensils are provided); living area to relax, read, or work; playroom and game room for children; and laundry facilities (detergent is provided).
Our Rejuvenation Room is available for families to reserve for 3 hour blocks 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. OR 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. to shower and rest. Please complete a daily request to use the room for each day you would like to use the room.
Eligibility criteria:
Background checks must be conducted on any applicant over the age of 18. RMHGHV reserves the right to refuse admittance to any potential guest applicant with a criminal conviction. Acceptance or continuation of RMHGHV services are contingent upon an acceptable background check. Individuals that refuse to complete a background check are not eligible to receive services.
Applicants must show proof that they have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (full vaccination is defined by being two weeks past the second dose of either Moderna or Pfizer vaccines or 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine) or agree to weekly testing (every 7 days) and provide proof of a negative result from a Molecular/PCR Covid test.
