At Creekside Recreational Therapy Services, we believe that everyone in our community needs positive recreational and educational opportunities where they can make positive choices and are able to learn the life skills they need to be successful.
* communication and social skills
* resisting negative peer pressure
* using positive coping skills to handle feelings, emotions, stress, and other challenges in life
* cooperation and teamwork
* functional skills
We believe that all people are capable of growth and that everyone has a right to the highest quality of therapeutic service. People of all ages learn and develop best through experiences where they are comfortable & are able to enjoy themselves. That is why Creekside RTS provides all services in the least restrictive environment possible to allow people to become successful. Family members are encouraged to participate in individual therapy sessions to make them active facilitators in their loved one's growth. Home programs can be developed with family members to ensure the program's success in each unique family environment.
Our Values
Honesty and Integrity: to be truthful, fair, sincere and straightforward
Respect: to show consideration for feelings, rights and property of self and others and to embrace diversity and differences in others
Responsibility: accountability for one's behavior, duties and obligations
Empowerment: the ability to have control over one's choices and life
Compassion: an understanding of the challenges of others which creates an urge to help
Growth and Development: living up to one's potential and discovering personal meaning, purpose and one's passion for life
Collaboration, Cooperation and Teamwork: working together toward a common goal
Communication and Encouragement: sending and receiving positive messages to build up one another
Fun and Safety!
Our Dream...
is to be permanently located in a camp setting in Eastern North Carolina to have the land and the resources available to provide the services in the wilderness and to utilize Adventure Based Therapy, Experiential Education, ropes courses (with both high and low elements), water (including creeks and other bodies of water) to use Eastern North Carolina's natural areas (forests, creeks, etc.) and other techniques to provide quality Recreational Therapy, Peer Support, and Wellness services.
Help make our dream reality!
Be a part of Creekside Recreational Therapy Services -- Get Involved!
For additional information or to schedule an appointment email Creekside Recreational Therapy Services at [email protected] or call 252-349-0220. Appointments can generally be scheduled within ten business days.