Milieu Therapy: Environmental sensitivity is a huge component of mental illness, therefore, our environments are set up to support wellness.

This program is designed to support clients in reaching higher levels of independence. Clients may have goals of apartment or co-op living or living more independently here at Pine Tree Gardens. The skills learned in the Independent Living Program are designed to better assist clients in becoming their own advocates.

The following are Independent Living mottos:
Will this decision bring me closer to or further from my goals and at what cost?
Always have personal accountability.
Have good, clear communication.

Our clients tend to isolate as a result of their symptoms; mental illness can be very lonely. We work hard on developing relationships built out of trust, love, and support. Clients learn peer support and companionship skills through recreational activities and group sessions. Many of our clients have become mentors to support new clients adjusting to the program.

The staff pride themselves in knowing what is hard and easy for each client and they tailor their support to meet the clients needs. Kind and mutually trusting relationships enhance the quality of life.

There are two base treatment plans: maintenance and progressive. Our maintenance plan clients are working on symptom stabilization, basic activities of daily living and maintaining their current levels of independence. These people are considered long-term clients. Our progressive plan clients have identified target areas for growth. All progressive clients are working on higher levels of independence in some way. Some clients are working on living in the community in apartments or in co-op housing.

Our program supports quality of life, independence skills, higher learning, symptom control and healthy lifestyles through structure, medication, goal setting, support and love.

Clients participate in the following sessions:
Morning Meeting, Community Resource Time, Meal Preparation, Thinking Skills, Art Therapy, Creative Writing, Davis Athletic Club, Supportive Employment Program/Job coaching, Independent Living, Occupational Skills, training, Roundtable Discussion Group

Clients at Pine Tree Gardens are learning healthy ways of living. Clients are participating in the Davis Athletic Club and are practicing healthy eating habits. We have many success stories in weight loss and diabetes control!!!