VA St. Louis Health Care System

Recreation Therapy

Recreation Therapy Staff
(click on the name to read a short bio on that individual)
From Left to Right: Curt Baer, Temeisha Frazier, LeRoy Green, Diane Suter, Herman Lugge, Colleen Hopp,
John Schmeink, Debbie Touchette, Jean Ferguson, Dee Schreiner, Matt Luitjohan *

Our MISSION Statement: The mission of recreation therapy, a direct-care interdisciplinary service, is to improve and enrich bio-psycho-social functioning through active therapy and/or meaningful therapeutic activities to maintain or improve functional independence and life quality. The intended outcome of the service is independence in life activities based upon patient/resident needs and goals.

The mission is accomplished through the professional skills of Therapists, Specialists and Assistants through a four-step process of assessment, planning, intervention/activity implementation, and evaluation of services delivered. The mission includes state of the art clinical care, education, technology, and research within the scope of recreation/creative arts therapy service.

Our VISION Statement: To provide an activity based patient-centered service that integrates function, quality, and meaning to one's life.

Information about the Recreation Therapy Service Intern Program

Pictures of some of our recreational facilities located at the Jefferson Barracks Division of the St. Louis VA Medical Center

• Swimming Pool - located in Bldg. 61
• Gym - located in Bldg 63
• Theater - located in Bldg. 61
• Bowling Alley - located in Bldg. 61
• Billiards Area  - located in Bldg 61; lobby area of the Theater

Gym and Pool Hours of Operation *

Important Scheduled Upcoming Gym and Pool Closing Dates *

Map of the Jefferson Barracks Division Grounds *

Weather Related Closure Information for JB Recreational Facilities

Calendar of Events for the St. Louis VAMC

Links to Veteran Affairs National Events

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