Program areas at The Harris Center Foundation for Mental Health and Idd
Youth diversion Center recreation zone - The project includes an outdoor recreational fitness zone located on The program's grounds. The space is designed to provide The program's youth with access to a wide range of exercise and recreational equipment to help improve The youth's physical and cognitive functioning. There is an emphasis on recreational therapy through physical activity in efforts to recreate a new mindset in The youth served.
Pbs enhancement project 2.0 - this project continues to enhance The sensory waiting area for on-site sessions. for children who struggle with sensory processing issues, a calming waiting area can help reduce stressors to help clinets focus themselves to be petter prepared for learning and interacting with others. This project also increases professional development and continuing education for staff in The filed of applied behavior analysis (aba) to ensure staff are up to date with The most efficient and effective treatments.
Paws animal assisted services - animal assisted services for Harris Center clients are non-traditional methods of care that have been proven to increase their quality of life. The grant funding provides five 8-week sessions with our healing species partners to The hospital to home program and a minimum of ten 8-week sessions to include Idd services and child and adolescent services. The grant also supports renewing The Harris Center's designation as a premier facility with pet partners, which allows volunteer teams to be available in a non-structured approach that can reduce anxiety associated with first time Mental Health services visits.
Inclusive community engagement initiative - The phrase "inclusive community integration initiative" refers to a program, project, or effort aimed at ensuring that individuals with special needs are seamlessly and fully incorporated into The broader community. The term "inclusive" highlights The importance of accommodating and involving people of all abilities, backgrounds, and circumstances. "community integration" implies that individuals with special needs are not isolated or segregated, but rather actively participating and engaged members of The community in various aspects of life, such as social, educational, recreational, and vocational activities. The phrase as a whole suggests a concerted effort to create an environament where everyone, regardless of their abilities, is welcome, respected, and supported in order to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives within The larger community. The grant funding supports volunteer programs, music and dance activities, cooking classes, sporting activities, and The entrepreneurship certification program.
Thc hope connection art extravaganza - this program encourages those that we serve to use art as a coping skill during difficult times and provide them with positive support by highlighting their talents. The art show coincides with The state of Texas Mental Health creative arts contest, in which individuals can submit their art to compete in various categories and divisions. The show is organized by The zero suicide team and allows clients to show their work, encouraging and giving hope to clients that may be struggling with suicidal thoughts or thoughts of failure.
We rise (resiliency in stressful events) - The program's mission is to provide Harris Center employees non-judgmental, confidential, and prompt support for work related stressful events in an environament of recovery and delivered by peer responders.