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Whole Health Recreation Therapy & Creative Arts Therapy

Recreation Therapy (RT) restores functional capabilities for Veterans with injuries, chronic illnesses, and disabilities by addressing physical, cognitive, emotional, psychosocial, and leisure deficits using research and clinical judgment. Creative Arts Therapies (CATs) promote recovery and wellness, improving psychosocial, physical, and cognitive health through Art, Dance/Movement, Drama, and Music Therapy. Our TVHS staff holds certifications in neurological music therapy, adaptive sports, dementia care, aquatics, and brain injury specialties.

Adaptive Sports

list of activities:
  • Air Rifle/Pistol
  • Archery
  • Golf
  • Rowing
  • Pickleball
  • Bowling
  • Indoor Rock Climbing
  • Shuffleboard
  • Table Tennis
  • Bocce / Boccia
  • Cornhole
  • Horseshoes
  • 8-ball
  • Cycling
  • National Events Training

Music Therapy

list of activities:
  • Vibroacoustic Therapy
  • Music Therapy Groups
  • Music Therapy Individual Sessions
  • Community Partner Programs
    • Operation Song, Guitars4Vets

CERV/Equine Therapy

Aquatic Therapy

Other Programs Offered

Inpatient 

We primarily serve inpatient veterans on the following units:

  • Community Living Centers
  • Hospice
  • Veterans Recovery Center
  • Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP)
  • Substance Abuse Treatment Programs (SARRTP
  • Psychiatric Units
  • Medical Units
  • Memory Care

     

Outpatient

In addition to our specialized programs, we also facilitate recreation therapy and music therapy programs through:

  • Neurorehabilitation
  • Headache clinics
  • Mental health
  • Pain management
  • Dementia care
  • Veterans Recovery Center