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Children on the Crisis Stabilization Unit will now benefit from the addition of wellness services while in our care thanks to a $10,000 grant provided by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida.

With this generous gift the Center will fund the new Children’s Outdoor Recreational Therapy Program. The funds will be used to install a multi-purpose child/adolescent sized sport fitness court and launch a formal physical fitness program. Fitness items such as jump ropes, hula hoops, athletic balls, work out DVDS and stationary bikes will be purchased.

Children and adolescent clients on the Unit stay with us an average of 2-3 days for emergency mental health stabilization. This healthy, productive program is designed to help them improve their social skills and coping methods while encouraging them to strive for a healthier life-style by exercising daily and eating properly.

We are pleased to partner with Ronald McDonald House for the first time on this exciting new endeavor modeled after our successful Crossroads wellness program utilized in adult detox and rehab services.

Mary Ann Guerra, Director of Acute Care and Emergency Services said, “The goals for this program are very much aligned with Ronald McDonald House’s mission to help ensure strong minds, strong bodies and safe, supportive places for children to grow.”