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| Last updated on August 14, 2008 |
Mission:
The Center for Therapeutic Recreation is a nonprofit organization that provides professional, community-based recreation services and training in Southern Maine to individuals and groups, regardless of disability, as a means to improve physical and emotional health, wellness, and independence.
Description:
Therapeutic and adapted aquatics is the cornerstone of the center's program. Swimming classes include therapeutic approaches and handling, and instructional sessions for children and adults with special needs. Swimming classes and therapeutic programs are offered for children age 6 months and older. Classes are available for young children through adult. Other activities offered by the center include an an adult social recreation program that focuses on developing social skills among participants utilizing the medium of arts and crafts. Professional consultation and workshop presentations by the center's professional staff are available upon request. Service contracts are available for individuals and groups.Internship opportunities for college students majoring in therapeutic recreation and other allied health professions.Opportunities for community volunteer experiences are available in activity programs and for service on the agency's Board of Directors. All programs encourage the development of life long leisure pursuits outside of the center's programs. Therapeutic recreation programs help the participant learn new skills. Programs are designed to provide the participant and his family with an awareness of other community recreation outlets that foster inclusion of persons with special needs.Center staff structure programs to help all participants learn how to use their free time in a constructive and enjoyable manner. The center utilizes accessible community facilities such as the South Portland Municipal Pool and Reiche Pool. Some adults social recreation activities are held at the center's office on St. John Street in Portland. All programs are fee-based.
History:
The Leisure Center for the Handicapped(now the Center for Therapeutic Recreation)began in 1974 as a cooperative venture between the University of Southern Maine and the City of Portland's Parks and Recreation Department. Initial funding for the center's services was made possible through a demonstration project grant from the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation. Its goal was to identify the recreation needs of individuals with disabilities living within the Greater Portland community.Within the first year of programming the center, the Leisure Center for the Handicapped served over 200 individuals with varying disabilities, suggesting that the need for social and recreation activities for individuals with special needs was significant. The Leisure Center remained a part of the City of Portland's Park and Recreation Department until January 4, 1985 when the center left city auspices and established its self as a private nonprofit organization. In September 1992, the official name of the agency was changed from The Leisure Center for the Handicapped, Inc. to The Center for Therapeutic Recreation, Inc. to better reflect the agency's mission. From this modest beginning the program has grown into a model program which has provided therapeutic recreation and aquatic services over 4000 participants in Cumberland County.
Contact people:
Office fax number: (207) 772-0504
Address:
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222 Saint John St Suite G4
Portland, ME 04102
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Web Site: http://http:www.ctrrec.org
Directions:
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Please contact The Center for directions at 772-0504. |
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