Respite Dementia Care

Find respite care in Alabama that offers safe, compassionate short‑term relief

Respite care gives Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers the short‑term relief they need to rest, recharge, and continue providing compassionate care.

These half‑day programs across Alabama offer meaningful breathing room while their loved one spends time in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. For individuals living with dementia, half‑day respite provides gentle social engagement, familiar routines, and compassionate supervision that help reduce anxiety and support cognitive well‑being. For caregivers, it’s a vital resource — one that helps maintain balance, prevent burnout, and sustain the ability to provide loving, long‑term care.

Programs marked with a * below are Respite for All sites. You can explore additional options through the Respite for All network.

If your family needs full‑day support, visit our Adult Day Care page to learn more about available programs and scholarship opportunities.

respite dementia care

Anchor Community Respite *

Asbury United Methodist Church
6690 Cahaba Valley Road
Birmingham, AL 35242

Gina McIntyre, Director
gmcintyre@asburyonline.org
205-529-6353

CJFS Cares *

Collat Jewish Family Services (CJFS)
St. John’s Episcopal Church
3794 Crosshaven Drive
Birmingham, AL 35223

Pam Leonard, Director
pam@cjfs.org
205-879-3438

Encore Respite Ministry *

Canterbury United Methodist Church
350 Overbrook Road
Birmingham, AL 35213

Patti Williams, Director
encorepatti@gmail.com
205-874-1525

Founders Place *

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
3736 Montrose Road
Birmingham, AL 35213

Susanna Whitsett, Director
foundersplace@saint-lukes.com
205-802-6217

Pathways at Liberty Park *

The Church at Liberty Park
12001 Liberty Park
Vestavia, AL 35242

Leigh Simmons, Director
Leigh.simmons@libertypark.org
205-913-6373

Restore *

Vestavia Hills Methodist Church

2061 Kentucky Avenue

Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

 

Nancy Mosley

nmosley@vhmc.org

205-769-0153

Grace Place

Grace Episcopal Church
305 Arnold Street NE
Cullman, AL 35055

Melva Layne, Director
melvalayne@yahoo.com
256-734-6212

Marshall County Adult Respite Program

Guntersville First United Methodist Church
539 Gunter Avenue
Guntersville, AL 35976

Lula Dobbs, Director
lula.dobbs@gfumc.net
256-582-2001, ext. 244

Our Place Respite *

Saint James Episcopal Church
347 South Central Avenue
Alexander City, AL 35010
Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30-2:30

Jennifer Carlisle, Director
ourplaceal@gmail.com
334-866-8610

Connections *

First United Methodist Church
101 East Barbour Street
Eufaula, AL 36027
334-687-8227

Respite Ministry *

First United Methodist Church
2416 West Cloverdale Park
Montgomery, AL 36106

Tammy Center
tcenter@fumcmontgomery.org
334-201-8286

Reach Community Respite Ministry *

Auburn United Methodist Church
137 South Gay Street
Auburn, AL 36830

Sarah Jones
sarahj@aumc.net.
334-703-6819