ABOUT OUR PROGRAM:
Our goal is to keep our residents engaged and active throughout the day with a variety of educational, recreational and physical activities. We also encourage and support them as they engage in volunteer activities and pursue their educational and vocational goals.
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM COMPONENTS:
Morning Meeting - This meeting goes over the schedule for the day and starts the residents off on a positive note with an affirmation exercise.
Fitness for 15 - The purpose of this group is to incorporate physical fitness into the residents' daily routine through some mild stretching exercise or walking when weather permits.
1:1 Sessions - While staff are available 24 hours each day, these sessions are specifically reserved for Resident Services Coordinators to meet with their clients to discuss individual program activities, progress towards goals and other issues they present.
Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) Group - This group uses the IMR manual developed by SAMSHA to teach residents a variety of different topics related to mental illness such as recovery strategies, goal planning, medications, and building personal support systems.
Life Skills Group - This group covers a wide range of topics about life in general such as daily living, coping, and vocational skills.
Grocery Shopping - Residents are taken grocery shopping weekly and provided an established amount to spend on nutritious food items. Residents are encouraged and helped by staff to make grocery lists and budget their grocery money for the week.
Community Exploration Time - This is the time of day when residents are encouraged to be out in the community doing something positive and productive such as going to Friendship Place, the library, YMCA or volunteering.
Special Outings - These outings are designed specifically to expose residents to historical and cultural events, museums & art galleries, as well as positive entertainment opportunities.
Evening Activities - Each week night provides a group activity or discussion for the clients, including such options as crafts, fitness, games, movies, and support groups.
Bletzinger House
a Division of Rehabilitation House, Inc.
Fair Housing
