New Programming for people on the Autism Spectrum/Neurodiversity
by Alison Hamrick, Autism Program Coordinator Examples of enhancements Features such as micro scheduling, visual supports, concrete language usage, and the integration of sensory diets,
CooperRiis has been talking about intentionally serving people with autism/neurodiversity for nearly five years. What does intentionally mean? We have been serving people on the
CooperRiis is pleased to welcome people with autism/neurodiversity at our Farm campus. This enhanced programming will specifically serve people who have mental health challenges that are considered the primary diagnosis and who
Markus Wulliman, HTR, is a horticultural therapist, and he has worked for CooperRiis since 2003 in various positions and now serves as the Community Work and
The dignity of Risk is defined as the legal right of all people, including people with disabilities, to have the freedom of choice to make
Negative reviews; the problem is what to do with them? Those of us in the “census driven” business are always worried about how many beds
At CooperRiis, we like to celebrate the success of our community members whenever we have the opportunity. Each week we host a “Community Meeting” where
Hope springs eternal; not only are we seeing it springing up on our campuses with beautiful blooms and bursting colors, but we are also seeing it
With so much to be grateful for, we want to share the many joyous activities our Healing Communities have been enjoying this holiday season. Our
Dear Friends, 2020 has been an incredible year. Last year at this time, CooperRiis was excited to announce our new College Program. The idea was (and
Happy Thanksgiving! We at CooperRiis find joy in focusing on not only what we are grateful for, but the fact that others are in turn grateful for
We opened the CooperRiis at Asheville program on September 1st of this year. The program continues with our mission as a primary mental health facility, and it provides an intensely structured clinical
Dear Friends, 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone. The pain that so many people have experienced is hard to put into words. The
With the opening of our CooperRiis at Asheville program, we are proud to offer a full continuum of care. Starting with short-term stabilization, with the
CooperRiis at Asheville opened September 1st, 2020 ASHEVILLE, N.C. — CooperRiis residential mental health treatment and healing community in Western North Carolina officially opened its new program on
CooperRiis at Asheville is now open! We are accepting referrals! CooperRiis at Asheville completes the CooperRiis continuum of services by offering residential treatment that is intensely clinical,
CooperRiis at Asheville is ready to go! We will begin accepting formal referrals on 9/1/20! We have been getting a lot of informal inquiries and look forward to
The new “CooperRiis at Asheville” is set to begin accepting applications on 9/1/2020. The phone number for the program is 844-522-1234. That number is live
Getting to know one of our therapists, Kathleen Sanders, LCSW. Can you tell us about your education and how you entered this field? I have
Getting to know one of our therapists, Christina Jacob, MSW, LCSW. What is your educational background and how did you come to enter this field?
Getting to know CooperRiis at Asheville’s Doctor of Psychiatry, Dr. Amy Zimmerman Can you please give us some background on your education and more specifically
History & Vision Family Education has been a fundamental part of the CooperRiis program for as long as we have been in existence. Don Cooper
Can you tell us about your upbringing and undergraduate experience? Where are you from? We’re curious about your fondness for the Appalachian Culture as well.
Here at CooperRiis we welcome all LGBTQIA+ community members. We are consistently supportive and inclusive of all our residents, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender orientation, or any
Our Community Work & Service Program is rooted in the healing power of social engagement and being a part of a community. Working on crews alongside their
By Kim Nelson, National Outreach Coordinator In mid-April, we got to welcome our new Admissions Director, Michelle Nirde, MSW to our team. I had the
As we are all learning ways to respond to the COVID crisis, safety is always our top concern. While acknowledging this, we also are driven
We recently had an opportunity to catch up with a former resident’s parents and they surprised us! Mark and Shannon Flanders graciously and proudly updated
We are pleased to announce our plan to bring new residents into our Healing Community. Earlier this month CooperRiis paused the admission of new residents
The Healing Power of Farming at CooperRiis This time of year, the Farm Campus of CooperRiis — a residential healing community for adults struggling with
A recent New York Times article described a new study that showed how a weekly routine of yoga and meditation may strengthen thinking skills and
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