SOCIAL RECREATION
Our social recreation programs make sure no one is left out.
True Experience and the individuals we support are deeply grateful to the United Way of Haldimand–Norfolk for their continued support of Club TRUE, our social recreation program. Through this funding, individuals are able to participate in experiences and activities that might otherwise be out of reach. From small, meaningful gatherings to exciting outings beyond the community, Club TRUE ensures that everyone feels included and valued.
True Experience recognizes that connection, joy, and balance are essential to overall health and well-being. As part of our holistic, person-centred approach, we offer a wide range of supervised social and recreational opportunities that foster friendships, build confidence, and create a strong sense of belonging.
Club TRUE is a welcoming space where individuals can relax, laugh, try new activities, and simply enjoy being part of a community that cares.
Activities include:
Club TRUE social gatherings
Darts, board games, and cards
Horseshoes, badminton, and volleyball
Sporting events and live theatre
Musical therapy
Community outings and celebrations
Shared meals and social events
Club TRUE is more than a recreation program—it is a place where connections are made, friendships grow, and everyone is welcomed just as they are.
True Experience recognizes that connection, joy, and balance are essential to overall health and well-being. As part of our holistic, person-centred approach, we offer a wide range of supervised social and recreational opportunities that foster friendships, build confidence, and create a strong sense of belonging.
Club TRUE is a welcoming space where individuals can relax, laugh, try new activities, and simply enjoy being part of a community that cares.
Activities include:
Club TRUE social gatherings Darts, board games, and cards Horseshoes, badminton, and volleyball Sporting events and live theatre Musical therapy Community outings and celebrations Shared meals and social eventsClub TRUE is more than a recreation program—it is a place where connections are made, friendships grow, and everyone is welcomed just as they are.
A significant amount of data exists describing the connection between mental health and socialization. A Japanese study conducted in 2011 revealed a definite correlation between the degree of face to face contact time and the increase in positive mental health. The results suggest that individuals who experience large quantities of social interaction tend to have less stress, improved moods and overall better mental health.
PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE WAY OF COMPREHENDING: Frequently those who are struggling with mental illness often don’t understand why they feel the way they do. When situations are presented with a different view point, and in a way that better empathizes, the individual feels less alone and more understood.
POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS: Many people living with mental illness will agree that relationships often suffer when their own mental health is not well. Relationships with family members, significant others, co-workers and friends can often be negatively impacted when someone is ill. Individuals who include social activities in their lifestyle, learn to trust and communicate more effectively, which plays a direct role in their relationships with others.
BETTER SELF-ESTEEM: Low self-esteem can be difficult for anyone but adding a mental illness into the mix, can have adverse effects on all aspects of our lives. However, having some sort of recreation therapy can be incredibly useful in assisting individuals gain back their confidence.
ANXIETY AND STRESS WILL DECREASE: - It goes without saying that stress and anxiety are particularly difficult for those living with a mental illness. Socialization plays a huge part in the management of everyday life. Recreational activities can greatly reduce anxiety and depression.
BENEFITS OF ENGAGING IN RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE WAY OF COMPREHENDING: Frequently those who are struggling with mental illness often don’t understand why they feel the way they do. When situations are presented with a different view point, and in a way that better empathizes, the individual feels less alone and more understood. POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS: Many people living with mental illness will agree that relationships often suffer when their own mental health is not well. Relationships with family members, significant others, co-workers and friends can often be negatively impacted when someone is ill. Individuals who include social activities in their lifestyle, learn to trust and communicate more effectively, which plays a direct role in their relationships with others. BETTER SELF-ESTEEM: Low self-esteem can be difficult for anyone but adding a mental illness into the mix, can have adverse effects on all aspects of our lives. However, having some sort of recreation therapy can be incredibly useful in assisting individuals gain back their confidence. ANXIETY AND STRESS WILL DECREASE: - It goes without saying that stress and anxiety are particularly difficult for those living with a mental illness. Socialization plays a huge part in the management of everyday life. Recreational activities can greatly reduce anxiety and depression.
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