Tammy Crosby, Therapeutics Supervisor

Craig Center, 1104 West Gordon Street

Valdosta, Georgia 31601

Office 229-333-1817

The Therapeutics Division is designed specifically for the mentally and physically disabled population in the community. The Therapeutics Division provides recreational, social and leisure programs. Assistance is provided in aiding the participants and their families in understanding their capabilities and limitations in relation to participation in activities.

Programs are instituted on a seasonal basis and are organized and directed by a qualified and trained staff. These programs include leisure activities such as arts, crafts, and cooking classes, as well as recreational activities such as instructional classes in physical education, exercise, and swimming. Participants also have the opportunity to compete in Special Olympics. Special Olympics is held twice a year and includes a variety of competitive events.

The Therapeutics Division also offers The Young Adult Club. The Young Adult Club is designed to meet the social and recreational needs of the mentally and physically disabled citizens in this age group. A wide array of exciting events includes dances and social gatherings, movies, and out-of-town field trips. The Young Adult Club is an excellent program, offering friendship and social interaction to the participants.

Every member must fill out a 2011 membership form!!

Click Below For Young Adult Club Membership Form and Code of Conduct:

YAC Membership form and Code of Conduct

Therapeutics Mission Statement

To provide quality programs and services for adult and youth special needs clients in the Valdosta/ Lowndes and metro area.

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Good Times

Good food-good music-good friends-good cheer.

Good grief, another year has gone by!

Come join your friends and celebrate the New Year at the Craig Center on Thursday, January 12th from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. We will break out the noisemakers and strike up the band, and celebrate the New Year the best we can

Membership fees are due at $15.00. Please make all checks payable to VLCPRA and don't forget to fill out a new membership form.

We will be serving "HOBO" soup for dinner, please bring a canned vegetable for the soup. EXAMPLES: canned stewed tomatoes, canned green beans, canned potatoes, canned carrots, canned tomato sauce, canned corn, canned okra

Sweetheart Dance

It's that time of year when Valentine's Day is drawing near. Put on some RED and get in your car, our door is open and not very far, dinner and dancing, we like to share; All because love is in the air!

Swing by the Craig Center February 9th from 6:00pm until 8:00pm and hurry, hurry, hurry for our Valentine's Day party!

***Don't forget your 2-liter***

Grillin' and Chillin'

Winter is finally over, no more CHILLIN,

Come on over for some outdoor GRILLIN!

Meet all your Craig Center friends at John W. Saunders Park on River Street on Wednesday, March 14th from 11:00am - 1:00pm for food, fun, and friends! Enjoy an afternoon of grilling, basketball, volleyball, and hanging out!

Call the Craig Center to reserve your spot! 333-1817

EAster "Egg"stravaganza

The Easter bunny is on the way!

Join us on this special day when the Easter Bunny comes. We will have treats and games to play for a day of Easter fun.

Bring your Easter basket to collect candy, eggs, and prizes. Find the golden egg and you will win a big surprise!

The egg hunt will begin at 6:15pm Thursday, April 12th at the Craig Center, so don't be late! The event will end at 8:00pm.

Enjoy an EGG-cellent evening of dinner, dancing, and games!

***Don't forget your 2-liter***