Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy promotes participation in meaningful activities that help clients regain a sense of self-worth.
Project Renewal’s Occupational Therapy (OT) team aims to help each individual attain their highest possible degree of functional independence in order to thrive in their community with a sense of dignity and belonging.
Integrated Occupational Therapy services, including assessment and evaluation, intervention planning, home modifications, individual treatment sessions, therapeutic groups, and community outings, are provided at more than 20 Project Renewal sites across our Housing, Shelter, Workforce Development, and Substance User Health Programs.
Occupational Therapy staff and Masters-level OT interns help clients to develop and strengthen the skills necessary to perform activities of daily living including self-care, emotional regulation, health and home management, cooking and nutrition, social interaction and communication, leisure participation, educational and vocational engagement, community navigation, time management, safety awareness and harm reduction. Clinical interventions are trauma informed, culturally relevant, and tailored to each client’s needs, interests, values, and personal goals.
By utilizing a strength-based approach, OTs enable clients across the lifespan to identify mobilizing factors that promote participation in meaningful activities and the development of healthy roles and relationships. Through participation in OT services, clients regain a sense of self-worth and hope for their future that promotes increased engagement in all areas of treatment.
OTs then work with our clients to develop and sustain meaningful connections to care and community on their path to recovery and wellness.
