Jespy House

Our popular recreation program, known as the engagement and enrichment program (eep), provides clients with numerous outlets for creative expression, socialization, and self discovery seven days a week. Clients can choose from several activities, including yoga, photography, fiber arts, poetry, book clubs, arts and crafts, chorus, theater arts, exercise, film making, games, and more, in addition to a variety of trip options.a young adult group was added to help clients socialize and familiarize themselves with others who are navigating a period of transition into adulthood. This approach strengthens the bond among new clients as well as with the greater community. The group focuses on common social goals and helps clients learn to develop and maintain lasting friendships.our athletics & fitness program offers clients the opportunity to engage in team sports, individual fitness training, and group training. The program emphasizes health and wellness and overall physical fitness while promoting the development of social skills. Our personal trainers and coaches specialize in working with adults with idd, helping them to establish and reach their individual fitness goals. Many clients participate in special olympics where jespy represents the largest group of athletes in essex county. Clients participate in over a dozen sports and enjoy the camaraderie, fun and excitement special olympics generates.

The day habilitation program provides a structured daily schedule of activities for over 120 clients five days a week from 9 am to 3 pm. Our program continue to grow, as more and more clients learn of our quality program. To best accommodate our increased enrollment and ensure our clients receive the best possible services, the day program now offers distinct groups: day habilitation, life skills, transition, and aging in place. Our program is geared toward clients who are recently out of school, those who are new to jespy, and those who are not working or volunteering on a full-time basis. Within each component, clients participate in group workshops that provide hands-on experiences to learn and reinforce job and money skills; meal planning; housekeeping; kitchen safety; and social and coping skills. In addition, the day habilitation program offers clients the opportunity to unwind and express themselves through craft and art projects; engage in athletic and recreational activities; and enjoy trips and outings into the community. Recent additions to the program include goal setting; problem solving; and community and internet safety.