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Programs & Services


Therapeutic Recreation - Community & Outpatient

 Location: Taber Health Centre

This service is to assist individuals with chronic conditions and disabilities to engage in a leisure lifestyle that is satisfying and leads to improvements in function and behavior.

Helps people with physical, social, emotional, and mental challenges that affect their leisure activity by assessing their needs and strengths, developing, following and evaluating a therapy plan. Teaches how to use resources and take part in recreation and leisure activities by:

  • improving coping and reasoning skills
  • supporting new learning
  • supporting greater independence and quality of life
  • increasing self-efficacy and adjusting to disability
  • reducing stress, depression, and anxiety
  • promoting a positive attitude
  • teaching how to reduce the risk of falls
  • improved memory and cognitive functioning

Contact Details

Taber Health Centre

Address
4326 50 Avenue
Taber, Alberta
T1G 1N9
Telephone
403-223-7214
Fax
403-223-1703
Getting There

Community Handi-Bus available

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
recreation therapists, therapeutic recreation assistants
Eligibility

Adults who can no longer participate in their regular recreation and leisure activities because of a disability or illness.

Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations
Also Known As
Acronym
Rec T, TR
Other
Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation - Community and Outpatient