Referral Process:

We accept all referrals, including self referrals, medical referrals, or other health care professional referrals

 Jackson Services provides recreation therapy services in a 1:1 format to our clients in their own homes or residential facilities. With each client we conduct an assessment, set goals, then design and deliver therapeutic recreation programs that achieve those goals. Goals usually revolve around issues of independence, community or family involvement, protecting or enhancing physical, mental, cognitive/affective, or social functionality, learning new skills and abilities, using recreational settings to learn how to adapt to new health realities, giving clients a choice in how they spend their leisure time, and helping clients gain a sense of control over a part of their lives after an injury or health crisis.

 What we offer:

Some examples of program content

·      physical activities such as walking, self propelling in wheelchair, stretching, using therabands, grip strength exercises, seated aerobics, and throwing & catching balls

·      memory retention exercises, mental aerobics

·      horticulture, aromatherapy and hand massage

·      focus on enjoyable activities and positives to ease depression and foster a positive outlook, reinforce positive behaviours

·      arts & crafts, writing, music

·      outings to malls, galleries, meals/coffee

·      facilitate meaningful participation in family or group activities

·      anything else that improves the client’s quality of life and achieves their goals.

Samples of common results

·      Enjoy an enhanced sense of independence, choice, and control

·      Overcome feelings of helplessness, improve self-confidence

·      Overcome feelings of isolation and loneliness, improve sociability

·      Adjust to new health realities or life situations

·      Build the ability and skills to have choice in your recreation activities

·      Just have a good time