Therapeutic Recreation

Dorothy Gilmore Therapeutic Recreation Center
1600 Purdue Drive [ map ]
Mon.-Fri. 8 am-5 pm

910-433-1000

Therapeutic Recreation uses education; recreation services and leisure experiences to help people with limitations make themost of their lives – physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. Involvement in Therapeutic Recreation will result in the enhancement of health, functional ability and independence. Therapeutic Recreation is important because it can help people of all ages and backgrounds to get well, live well and stay well.

Our programs are designed to meet the following goals:

SOCIAL
Increase appropriate socialization skills and foster friendships

PHYSICAL
Develop maximum physical abilities through participation in individual and team recreation

LIFE SKILLS
Increase money management, problem solving and decision-making skills through various community outings

INDEPENDENCE
Gain skills and experiences that increase one’s self esteem, judgment and abilities