Seattle Brain Works
Seattle BrainWorks "Re-Engaging The Gears"
WHAT IS SEATTLE BRAIN WORKS?
Seattle BrainWorks is a community-based Clubhouse program providing short and long-term support to people who have experienced traumatic brain injury. Our mission is to empower survivors of brain injury to relearn skills and create strategies that will help them reintegrate as happy and successful members of the community.
The Clubhouse is based on the idea that "work is healing." Members and staff work side by side to operate the Clubhouse. Through participation in the Clubhouse, members are able to transition from being "patients" to again being active participants in life. At the Clubhouse, members work on strengthening relationships with friends and family, and on gaining skills and accessing opportunities to pave the way back to work.
Seattle BrainWorks is a restorative environment for people who have had their lives drastically disrupted and need the support of others who believe that a full and productive life is everyone's right.
Seattle BrainWorks is located at
PROVAIL
12550 Aurora Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98133-8036
Seattle BrainWorks' e-mail is:
Clubhouse@provail.orgPhone: 206-826-1072
Fax: 206-826-1172
ELIGIBILITY
Members must have brain injury and be able to:
Take care of personal needs or be accompanied by a caregiver
Take Medication independently
Engage and actively participate in activities peacefully with others
Stay within program perimeters
Be able to participate with limited supervision
Not be under the influence of alcohol or illegal intoxicating drugs while at Clubhouse
NEW MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
PRODUCTIVITY AND PURPOSE
Through "work-ordered-days," Seattle BrainWorks Clubhouse activities shape the Clubhouse member's life, increasing interactions with supportive peers and staff, helping the member with initiation and sequencing, improving daily productivity and giving Clubhouse member a new sense of purpose.
The Business Unit completes much of the administrative work of Seattle BrainWorks. Members have the opportunity to use computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Publisher as well as the Internet, e-mail and social networkng sites. members manage a snack bar and write a newsletter. We help members prepare for their return to work, school, or volunteer activities.
The Kitchen Unit prepares a healthy and nutritious meal for lunch. Members participate in menu planning, shopping, budgeting, and meal preparation.
The Wellness Program provides exercise classes, educational programs and speakers on a variety of topics of interest to people living with brain injuries.
OUR VISION
To restore strength and skills in people living with brain injury to enhance:
Self esteem
Self determination
Independence
Community involvement
Sense of purpose
To visit the program, please contact the Program Director, Erin Rants at
206-826-1072 or
by emailFor further information, please see our new website -
www.seattlebrainworks.org
PROVAIL . 12550 Aurora Ave North. Seattle, WA 98133-8036
206.363.7303
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