Community Engagement

Our Community Outings are offered to patients in the Aurora and Foundations for Recovery programs, providing exciting, collaborative, and meaningful opportunities to practice treatment goals in real-world settings. These outings allow patients to socialize, reconnect with what matters most to them, enjoy fresh air and exercise, and engage fully with the world around them. Each experience is designed to support growth in social, emotional, and relational domains—while also offering a sense of enjoyment and connection.

Here are some highlights from this fall.

Clark Organic Farm

Patients have the unique opportunity to volunteer at Clark Organic Farm in Carlisle, Massachusetts, where they can explore food systems, learn the principles of organic agriculture, and build meaningful social connections. Participants take part in hands-on activities such as harvesting vegetables, weeding, and assisting with the movement and care of livestock.

Each patient begins with a guided tour during their first visit, and many choose to return weekly to continue growing their skills, confidence, and sense of community at the farm.

Clark Organic Farm

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YMCA

Patients in the Aurora and Foundations program have access to the  West Suburban Wells Avenue YMCA. This facility offers a wide range of amenities, including a pool, open basketball, pickleball courts, and a game room. Fitness classes are offered as community outings to allow for new expierences in classes they can stick with throughout the program. 

Exploring Boston

We offer group hikes and local excursions throughout the Greater Boston area, helping patients become more familiar with the city while enjoying movement, fresh air, and connection. Destinations include, but are not limited to:

  • Sightseeing in Downtown Boston

  • Natick Mall Meet-Up

  • Chestnut Hill Reservoir Hike

  • Hemlock Gorge Reservation Hike

  • Centennial Reservation Hike

 

Keeping Keto

Patients following a ketogenic diet also have the opportunity to visit nearby restaurants, where they can practice navigating menus and ordering meals that align with their nutritional plan.