The intervention provided depends upon the presenting problems of the client and safety concerns, but includes such things as de-escalation, education, therapeutic communication, and assisting with decision making. The program is staffed by three persons working on a six day rotation. Twenty four hours a day, seven days a week, two people are on call. The purpose of the recreation program is to facilitate the development of interpersonal and independent living skills within consumers. Consumers have the opportunity to receive peer support and to develop a more extensive social support system.
Consumers control the activities of the program.
Once each month they gather to determine the activities of the program for the next month. The decisions rest entirely with the group and they are encouraged to use community resources as much as possible. A total of 103 people took part in the day and evening activities of the program. The program is staffed by one full time person. The purposed of the Education Program is to reduce the stigma of mental illness by providing accurate information about mental illness to the general public.