Beyond Respite: How Covey’s Programs Enrich Lives
At Covey, we’re committed to caring. Through our inclusive programs, personalized care, and engaging events, we enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities by fostering personal growth and independence. While we are well known for our respite services, Covey is proud to offer a plethora of programs that serve participants with many different wants and needs. From our community engagement programs, day services, initiatives, and more, we customize support to create an uplifting environment where every participant can thrive!
Community Engagement Through Volunteering, Connecting, and Creating!
Our community engagement programs allow our participants to grow meaningful relationships and share their gifts as contributing members of society. Whether it’s local volunteering or local day trips, Covey aims to break down barriers and create opportunities for participants to engage and grow in their own community.
1. Volunteering
Covey participants volunteer at local organizations to enrich their skills and gain valuable experience. Volunteering is extremely meaningful for our participants, as it empowers individuals with disabilities to build self-confidence and connect with the community. Learn more about our volunteering programs here!
2. Covey Horizons Day Services
Covey Horizons is our personalized, adult day services program to help our participants foster personal growth through engaging experiences. With customized goal-setting, community engagement, and skill-development, this program enriches the lives of participants through an array of opportunities. Program activities include:
- Volunteering in the community
- Developing specific life skills
- Creating art or music
- Exercising
- Engaging with local businesses
- Learning to safely navigate the community
3. Covey Connects
Covey Connects offers in-person classes and events to urge adults with disabilities to be creative and step out of their comfort zones! With activities ranging from cooking classes, to swimming classes, to weekly Friday bowling nights, Covey Connects allows our participants to engage with one another, learn new daily living skills, and have fun! We focus on:
- Recreational and social activities
- Educational and skill-building classes
- Exploration and discovery!
Let’s Talk About It
Covey’s “Let’s Talk About It” initiative exists to inform, educate, and discuss connection-related topics in a safe and inclusive environment. When providing individuals with the knowledge of how to build healthy relationships, they’re able to enrich their social, emotional, and interpersonal skillset. Some topics discussed in the class include:
- Consent and autonomy
- Sexual safety
- Internet, social media, and communication
- Healthy relationships
- Hygienic habits
- Advocacy tools
- And more!
Check our Event Calendar for upcoming classes, events, and programs!
