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RECREATION THERAPY - CREATIVE ARTS

PRESS RELEASE

June 2, 2023

Augusta , ME — “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” -Thomas Merton. Discover what creative art modalities are available within VA Maine's Recreation Therapy.

“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” -Thomas Merton.

INSPIRE. CREATE. ELEVATE. CONNECT. EMPOWER. GROW. EXPRESS. DESIGN. IMAGINE. DISCOVER.

Available with Recreation Therapy:
*Creative Writing
*Expressive Arts
*Photography
*Materials
*National Veterans Creative Arts Festival
*Goal Development

Why should you consider getting involved?
Recreation Therapy is a Clinical Service offered with the purpose to improve an individual’s functioning. Recreation therapists help Veterans develop physical, social, cognitive, leisure, mental health, and community goals.

These tools and methods can impact and boost your lifestyle, promoting a sense of value, purpose and meaning.

*WANT MORE INFORMATION? *HAVE QUESTIONS? *READY TO GET STARTED?

REQUEST A RECREATION THERAPY CONSULT BE PLACED BY YOUR VA PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER

 

Danielle M. Marchand, CTRS
Recreation Therapist
1 VA Ctr
Augusta ME 04330
Work Cell: (207)815-1556
danielle.marchand@va.gov

Elizabeth Marrone, CTRS
Recreation Therapist
1 VA Ctr
Augusta ME 04330
(207)623-8411 x5371
elizabeth.marrone@va.gov

Media contacts

Jason Carter, Public Affairs Officer

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