THE BRIDGE CENTER ANNOUNCES SPECIAL NEEDS SUMMER PROGRAM

New Therapeutic Program Offers Much Needed Services to Local Families

The Bridge Center of Reno, Nevada is proud to announce a new Life Skills Enrichment After School Program (L.E.A.P.) specifically designed for adolescents and young adults, ages 13-22, with Special Needs. The new program will provide summer programming beginning June 15, 2009. The Bridge Center’s home office, located at 1201 Corporate Boulevard, Suite 100, will be the venue for this therapeutic after school program running through July 24^th. Programming runs from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. with extended hours available, upon request, until 6 P.M. Registration begins now and ends June 8^th.

L.E.A.P. provides therapeutic programs for these exceptional individuals including Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Horticulture Therapy, Arts & Crafts, Pet Therapy and much more. L.E.A.P. offers the opportunity for these children to be included in a wide variety of activities without limitations or barriers.

The summer program will encourage clients to participate in therapeutic and recreational activities that aid in improving social skills, communication, practicing positive Activities of Daily Living Skills and enriching the lives of our clients. New to the program, includes the ability to provide personal care, including changing, applying sunscreen, and medication administration. Qualified staff on site includes, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, and Drug and Alcohol Counselors.

“I can not say enough of the quality and care that was put into this program and concern and respect for the young adults attending and the families involved from start to finish,” John Paul, father of current L.E.A.P. client, continues to describe the success and positive changes in his son by explaining, “The Program not only cares to all the special needs of my child but engages him in many activities, and some that I did not even realize he enjoyed.”

The Bridge Center is an organization dedicated to providing the community with programs addressing unmet and/or necessary needs such as behavioral health, family systems therapy, truancy prevention services, and educational services.

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For more information about this program, or to schedule an interview with Autumn Deal, please call Autumn at (775) 857-2999 or email Autumn at autumn@thebridgecenter.net

The Bridge Center

"If I have been of service, if I have glimpsed more of the nature and essence of ultimate good, if I am inspired to reach wider horizons of thought and action, if I am at peace with myself, it has been a successful day. ALEX NOBLE "

THE BRIDGE CENTER ANNOUNCES SPECIAL NEEDS SUMMER PROGRAM