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Recreation and creative arts therapy at VA Nebraska-Western Iowa health care

VHA health service name and description
Description

We offer a wide range of activities (arts and crafts, games, sports, exercise) that we can adapt to your needs.

Type of care
Social programs and services
Health Service API ID
recreationTherapy
Type of Care
Counseling services
Service description
Military service can affect your emotional, mental, and physical health. We offer recreation and creative arts therapy through activities that can be adapted to your needs.
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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Recreation and creative arts therapy

Recreation therapy uses your leisure interests, hobbies and activities to promote independence and enhance your health and well-being.

Services

Recreation and Creative Arts Therapy is offered as part of our interdisciplinary care for veterans in the Residential Rehabilitation and Treatment Program (RRTP) and Psychiatric Acute Care (PICU).  Veterans are assessed to determine current needs and goals with regard to leisure and recreation as essential components of overall health.

Group sessions include a variety of interest areas including music therapy, movement, art, gardening, strategy games, physical games, leisure education, animal-assisted therapy, and access to community resources.

Veterans are invited to participate in the Omaha VA Veteran Creative Arts Competition.

Learn more about the Grand Island Veterans Affairs Local Veteran Creative Arts Competition.

Contact

Omaha Recreation and Creative Arts Therapy Service, contact  402-995-4672.

Grand Island Recreation and Creative Arts Therapy Service, contact 308-382-3660 EXT. 24-5221.

Facility descriptions

Recreation and creative arts therapy - Grand Island VA Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Description

We offer a wide range of activities (arts and crafts, games, sports, exercise) that we can adapt to your needs.

Type of care
Social programs and services
Health Service API ID
recreationTherapy
Type of Care
Counseling services
Service description
Military service can affect your emotional, mental, and physical health. We offer recreation and creative arts therapy through activities that can be adapted to your needs.
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description of service

Recreation and creative arts therapy

Recreation therapy uses your leisure interests, hobbies and activities to promote independence and enhance your health and well-being.

Services

Recreation and Creative Arts Therapy is offered as part of our interdisciplinary care for veterans in the Residential Rehabilitation and Treatment Program (RRTP) and Psychiatric Acute Care (PICU).  Veterans are assessed to determine current needs and goals with regard to leisure and recreation as essential components of overall health.

Group sessions include a variety of interest areas including music therapy, movement, art, gardening, strategy games, physical games, leisure education, animal-assisted therapy, and access to community resources.

Veterans are invited to participate in the Omaha VA Veteran Creative Arts Competition.

Learn more about the Grand Island Veterans Affairs Local Veteran Creative Arts Competition.

Contact

Omaha Recreation and Creative Arts Therapy Service, contact  402-995-4672.

Grand Island Recreation and Creative Arts Therapy Service, contact 308-382-3660 EXT. 24-5221.

Appointments
Is a referral required?
2
Are walkins accepted?
2
Is online scheduling available for this service?
2

Recreation and creative arts therapy - Omaha VA Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Description

We offer a wide range of activities (arts and crafts, games, sports, exercise) that we can adapt to your needs.

Type of care
Social programs and services
Health Service API ID
recreationTherapy
Type of Care
Counseling services
Service description
Military service can affect your emotional, mental, and physical health. We offer recreation and creative arts therapy through activities that can be adapted to your needs.
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description of service

Recreation and creative arts therapy

Recreation therapy uses your leisure interests, hobbies and activities to promote independence and enhance your health and well-being.

Services

Recreation and Creative Arts Therapy is offered as part of our interdisciplinary care for veterans in the Residential Rehabilitation and Treatment Program (RRTP) and Psychiatric Acute Care (PICU).  Veterans are assessed to determine current needs and goals with regard to leisure and recreation as essential components of overall health.

Group sessions include a variety of interest areas including music therapy, movement, art, gardening, strategy games, physical games, leisure education, animal-assisted therapy, and access to community resources.

Veterans are invited to participate in the Omaha VA Veteran Creative Arts Competition.

Learn more about the Grand Island Veterans Affairs Local Veteran Creative Arts Competition.

Contact

Omaha Recreation and Creative Arts Therapy Service, contact  402-995-4672.

Grand Island Recreation and Creative Arts Therapy Service, contact 308-382-3660 EXT. 24-5221.

Appointments
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   Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
No
Is online scheduling available for this service?
Yes
Service location
Address
Name of office or location
Recreation and creative arts therapy-Omaha VAMC
Building name/number
Whole Health
Wing, Floor, or Room Number
Center Mall
Street address
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Address

United States

Hours
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Hours
Monday: 24/7
Tuesday: 24/7
Wednesday: 24/7
Thursday: 24/7
Friday: 24/7
Saturday: 24/7
Sunday: 24/7
Contact info
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