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This service provides the opportunity for clients and members of the community to join in activities together such as creating, making music, playing games, and movement.

These groups are organized by activity and the activities change daily, Monday-Friday. Please see our calendar on the booking page to sign up for activities.

Some activities have a fee associated with them that is listed on the calendar and when you sign up for the activity.

To register for an activity go to the button above that says "schedule online." This button will open a new tab that will show the current calendar of activities. Below you will find each activity listed. Click on the activity you are interested in (i.e. Movie). Click book now and on the next page click check next availability. This will take you the next scheduled day/time of that activity. Click "next," fill out the requested details and click "book now." For questions about scheduling please reach out to us using the "Contact Us" form.

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Art therapy is a modality in which clients, facilitated by an art therapist, use artistic media to cope with issues and improve life skills. Through assessment and evaluation of client process using expressive media, activities are designed to address client needs and interests.

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Occupational Therapy (OT) is the practice of helping people participate in everyday functional activities that are important to them. During therapy a clinician considers the environment, the desired activity, and the client's unique makeup (personal and performance factors) to guide a plan of care. The aim is to facilitate best independence while addressing barriers and/or deficits. It is client-focused and collaborative in nature, involving the client, clinicians, and caregivers if and when appropriate. It focuses on outcomes. These include functional performance, improvement, enhancement, prevention, health and wellness, quality of life, role competence, well-being, and occupational justice.

Intervention approaches can involve the following: to create and/or promote activity and contextual experiences (health promotion); to establish a new skill or restore one that's been impacted (remediation/restoration); to maintain current performance; to modify a current activity or context (compensate, adaptation); to prevent the occurrence or development of barriers (disability prevention).

Specific goals can include: self-care/hygiene, fine motor control and coordination, sensory processing, environmental modifications, use of assistive devices/adaptive equipment, disease management, safety. Areas covered include anything and everything a person does with their day: get dressed in the morning, prepare a meal, go to the store, participate in school, work or social activities, sleep. OT can focus on activities of daily living (ADLs) such as personal care; bathing or showering, dressing, getting in and out of bed or a chair, walking, using the toilet, eating, sexuality and/or instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) such as money management, managing appointments, managing housekeeping/meal prep, managing transportation, shopping, communication via telephones/computers, pet care, hobbies, socializing.

OT can be applied across the lifespan. It can support persons living with autism/ID and their parents/caregivers. It can support education for improved staff care and coordination.

What spaces does the client occupy? Wherever the client is, whether in the home or in the community, OT can occur. It can occur while using transportation, getting ready for bed, attending a worship service, taking a trip to the museum, organizing their collection of cards/books/DVDs, etc. We also provide OT services in our Community Center in Carnegie, PA. We are equipped with a simulated living space to work on a variety of OT goals.

Jeff Brunner, Occupational Therapist https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b53a8e_a9df146b28284adca0f79587bb9f46f7~mv2.png Jeff Brunner is an Occupational Therapist and Pittsburgh native. He joined Three Rivers Community Care in February 2023 after working in skilled nursing facilities and providing direct care to adults autistic adults living with intellectual disabilities Jeff holds master degrees from Chatham University and the University of Pittsburgh in occupational therapy and library and information science, respectively. Prior to a career change, he worked in museum and library settings focusing on collections management, technology, and user services. Jeff believes in the importance of using every day activities as a means to increase one's independence, health, and well-being. He's honored to serve clients and their families through collaboration, education, and advocacy to help establish an individual's best autonomy and participation within their world. In addition, Jeff enjoys spending time with family and friends, working on art projects, and being outdoors.

Community Supports provide individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and those on the Autism Spectrum the support to have a thriving life. A direct support professional provides the assistance each individual requires to be in the community safely and build relationships in those communities.

We allow our clients to pick the activities that they enjoy doing. Some options are going to the library, seeing a movie, bowling, and just about anything that our client would like to try. Our goal is to get our clients out into the community to live a safe and fulfilling life.

There is no fee for this service and insurance is not involved in this service. Every support is provided through the client's waiver. The only out of pocket expenses depend on the activities the client wants to do and clients with an ACCESS card receive $1 admission to all of the Carnegie museums and the Phipps Conservatory.

Music Therapy is an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. A music therapist will start by assessing all domains of a person's life: emotional well-being, physical health, social functioning, communication abilities, and cognitive skills. Your music therapist will work with you to establish goals and objectives as a part of the treatment planning process, including ongoing evaluation and follow up. Through musical involvement in the therapeutic context, clients' abilities are strengthened and transferred to other areas of their lives. Music therapists address client needs through a variety of tools or interventions including music improvisation, receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, music and imagery, music performance, and learning through music.

Music therapy can benefit any person living with developmental delays, autism, ADHD, depression/anxiety/bi-polar disorders, chronic pain, substance use disorders, PTSD or other traumas, dementia, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, & traumatic brain injury. This list is not conclusive. If you feel you, a loved one, or patient could benefit from music therapy, contact us for an assessment to find out if music therapy will benefit your goals.

No! No formal music training or prior music experience is necessary to engage in and benefit from music therapy.

Music therapy services are available in your home (so long as it is within 30 minutes from Carnegie, PA), in our therapy center located at 1 Veterans Way, Suite 200, Carnegie PA, or in a contracted location such as a school, hospital or assisted living facility. Music therapy sessions can be offered in group or individual modalities. With the expansion of our practice including a new on-site facility, we are looking forward to offering a variety of group music therapy sessions in the near future!

Unfortunately, insurance does not typically cover the cost of music therapy sessions. There are other funding sources available if you're unable to pay out of pocket for the services. Music Therapy can also be covered under the PA Waiver System. Please contact us for more information about costs and payment options.

Music education or a music class focuses on developing musical skills. Curriculums for music education utilize standards of music competency such as rhythm reading and vocal technique and an understanding of musical processes. Music classes maintain a foundation of achieving educational success while exposing students to many different types of music and the theory behind the music. Someone who teaches a music class typically has a bachelors degree and teaching certification in music education. What someone learns through a music class is not the same as the skills learned and worked on during a music therapy session. Music therapy works on achieving therapeutic goals such as improving motor function, building communication skills, and emotional regulation by using music as a tool to achieve those goals. Like talk therapy, music therapy is for any person of any age/ability and is available in individual and group environments. Music therapists utilize tools such as instrument play, song writing, lyric analysis, and motor movement. Music Therapists are trained to constantly adapt experiences based on the needs of the client within the session. Music therapy highlights the practice of client-centered therapy. This means that all goals, experiences, and materials are selected to best meet a client’s needs.

Elizabeth Ambrose, MTBC https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b53a8e_dd769b5f9ca743c5911ddcd387937f4a~mv2.png Elizabeth(Liz) Ambrose is a graduate of Slippery Rock University's Music Therapy program and has been a board-certified music therapist for two years. Liz's approaches in music therapy practice draw from influences of trauma-informed care, intersectional feminist theory, humanistic theory, and person-centered theory. She is currently finishing up her Masters in Music Therapy at Slippery Rock University under Dr. Susan Hadley, as well as completing additional curriculum to gain her professional licensure in counseling (LPC). Liz has also taught private piano lessons for six years now with various Pittsburgh music schools as well as through her own studio. She has served as a piano accompanist and music director in over twenty shows through organizations such as Ambridge High School Musical Theatre, The Strand Theatre, The Red Barn Theatre, Iron Horse Theatre, and Slippery Rock University. Outside of making music, Liz enjoys spending time with her cats, hiking, attending arts festivals, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b53a8e_310c4169ddc74aa5b1d16129888f7639~mv2.jpg Miranda Murphy is a Board Certified Music Therapist and received her degree in music therapy from Seton Hill University. Over Miranda's five years as a practicing music therapist she has worked with children/adolescents in day programs and schools, residential therapeutic facilities, acute psych care, and in-home treatment. Miranda has also worked with adults in drug and alcohol treatment and in home geriatric care. Miranda is always willing to delve into various diagnosis and modes of treatment to best support clients to reach their full potential. Her experience in autism support, mental health care, and human development allow her the understanding of choice and flexibility within treatment. Through Three Rivers, Miranda hopes to embody the goals of "Providing Individuals the Care They Deserve". Lindsay Malloy, MTBC https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b53a8e_6d0efe008de143c8a316ad661a5d35c4~mv2.jpg Lindsay Malloy is a board-certified music therapist with an undergraduate degree in music therapy from Slippery Rock University. Prior to graduation, she completed her 900 hour internship at a residential facility with adults with severe intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and at childcare centers throughout the Pittsburgh area. In her practice, Lindsay has developed a person-centered approach to music therapy, with a feminist lens, and promotion of autonomy and self-expression. Apart from music therapy, Lindsay works as a direct support professional with Three Rivers to promote community inclusion and building relationships with members of the community. Aside from her work at Three Rivers, Lindsay loves crocheting, watching TV, drinking coffee, and spending time with friends and family. Lindsay is excited to be a part of the Three Rivers team!

In home supports refer to things such as working on the client's and their team's (Supports Coordinator, Family, Friends, and anyone that they want involved in their life) goals for inside of the home. In home supports are referred to as HAB and community supports are referred to as CPS. Most of our clients have both if they have room in their waiver budget.

There is no fee for this service. The cost is covered by the clients waiver.

We strive to always meet the needs of our clients. However, we typically provide supports seven days a week between 8 AM and 5 PM. If you are looking for in-home support outside of those hours, sometimes we can accommodate that with our direct support professionals.

Every goal is tailored to each client's specific needs. Some goals that we work on are budgeting, scheduling doctors appointments, computer skills, and how to maintain their home. We will always work with the client and assess their needs to determine what their goals are.

We interview our professionals and then set up a meet and greet with the clients. This way the client has an opportunity to meet their perspective support professional and see if it is a match. We strive to match our clients and employees so that a supportive and trusting bond is formed.