CooperRiis is breaking new ground by enhancing the healing farm community model with proven and popular means for physical fitness, nutrition and well being.

In our daily work and living routines, we have incorporated yoga, meditation, walking, exercise programs, smoking cessation support and massage therapy.  Specialized therapies, such as acupuncture, cranial-sacral therapy and biofeedback can be arranged off-site as a part of individualized plans.

The food we grow, prepare and serve is produced through organic means whenever possible, and reflects a contemporary philosophy for diet and nutrition.  Our chefs specialize in healthy, nutritionally balanced cuisine.  Staff and residents are gaining new insight into their well being through our wellness educational programming. Although our cuisine includes ample quantities of fish and chicken, red meat is seldom offered. Individuals seeking vegetarian and vegan cuisine are well cared for. Our holistic nutritionist also works with our psychiatrist to offer dietary supplements for optimal and mental health improvement.

Our Wellness Director assesses each resident for metabolic syndrome symptoms and individualizes care plans to combat these symptoms. At-risk individuals are asked to accept interventions in their Recovery and Wellness Plan that may include adherence to a diet approved by our nutritionist, weight reduction and toning through exercise, restriction from a diet of junk foods, caffeine and high-sugar content processed foods.

Addiction to nicotine, especially in the form of smoking cigarettes, is also addressed. Smoking areas are limited. One of three dorms is smoke-free. Each resident is encouraged to cease smoking and is given professional support to meet this goal.

By looking beyond traditional treatments of mental health, CooperRiis embraces and honors the whole person, seeking not only recovery of mental health but restoration of overall optimal health.