Day Program Services

The JESPY House Day Program provides a structured daily schedule of educational, pre-vocational, psychosocial and health-oriented activities for any JESPY client who is not working full-time in competitive employment.  Each participant establishes his or her own schedule based on the employment situation.  This allows for flexibility due to clients’ differing needs while not allowing clients to just “drop in” whenever they feel like it.  The Day Program staff is able to work one-on-one with those clients who need special attention and programs are tailored to accommodate individual needs.

The Day Program operates Monday – Thursday from 9:00AM to 3:00PM.  Each day begins with a walk to a local park followed by an exercise class led by a certified fitness instructor.

A daily Nutrition Group complements the fitness group and provides an opportunity for clients to discuss various health-related topics and proper eating habits. The participants work together to prepare a healthy, nutritious meal for their lunch.  A weekly Art Therapy group is led by professionals from Arts Unbound, a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of adults with developmental, physical or emotional disabilities.

Other scheduled weekly groups include:

• Building Self-Esteem
• Social Skills
• Health and Safety
• Critical Thinking
• Music Relaxation Therapy
• Hygiene and Grooming
• Dance and Aerobics
• Job Skills
• Current Events
• Computer Training
• Money Skills

...and a variety of recreational activities.

The JESPY Day Program is a qualified provider of the NJ Division Of Developmental Disabilities Real Life Choices.