The Artreach Recreation for Recovery Program expands the community-based social, cultural, and recreational opportunities available to people who have experienced mental illnesses, and helps them integrate into the community. Participation in these recreational opportunities supports members by

• Increasing self-esteem
• Improving the ability to define intentions 
• Enhancing communication skills 
• Building social skills

This program provides members living in the community with needed recreation, especially on evenings and weekends, strengthening participants’ stability and enhancing the quality of their lives. Activities include:

• Local theater productions
• Concerts in the park
• CT Sun women’s basketball games 
• Defenders baseball games
• Movies 
• Community festivals 
• Essex Steam Train 
• Billiards 
• Bowling 
• Pottery making

This program serves approximately 80 members.