The Project Return Center for Lifelong Education, Training, and Development offers a comprehensive menu of services.  Members can select from a variety of educational, social, vocational, housing, and personal enrichment opportunities all at one convenient location.  Members may also select to participate in any of over 20 classes, engage in special activities, participate in support groups, and join in our social gatherings and community outings.  They can also explore talents or hobbies, learn new skills, utilize the Resource Room to access other community resources, and engage in other activities to enhance their lives. Members choose when they want to visit and what they would like to be involved in.  The Center is open Monday-Sunday. View our Program Schedule. Members have an active voice in the Center's programs and activities and regularly share their comments and suggestions during community meetings, with their elected Program Representative who serves on the Project Return Board Program Committee, and through confidential surveys and suggestion boxes.  Staff members are available as resource coordinators who will partner with the member to accomplish the following: -Determine preferences -Assist the member in assessing needs -Define, with the individual, expected outcomes -Develop outcome-based plans in concert with the member, and identified support persons and members of the community team -Locate services and resources that are consistent with the member's preferences -Develop community linkages -Monitor, review and revise outcome-based plans -Ensure that the mutually agreed upon outcomes are accomplished  HOW TO BECOME A PROJECT RETURN MEMBER Scroll down to review a detailed description of some of the Center's classes.  "There is no time of life past learning something" - Saint Ambrose

Computer Training Members have the opportunity to learn computer applications, explore the internet, and achieve their educational goals.

Adult Basic Education Members prepare for the GED or enhance reading, writing, and mathematical skills.

Visual and Performing Arts Project Return offers members a dynamic expressive arts program staffed by program specialists in both visual and performing arts.  Members may select to participate in Art Instruction and Appreciation, Drama, Chorus, and Music Appreciation.

Horticulture Members learn gardening skills and spend time outdoors cultivating our herb and vegtable garden.  Herbs grown in the garden are utilized by the cooking class and in the preparation of hot lunches for members each day.

Life Skills Members learn practical skills for managing their lives.  Assistance is available in money management, cooking, health and wellness, utilization of community resources, and other household management skills.  Social Occasions The Center hosts a number of monthly social get togethers and celebrations.  From cooking, budgeting and personal care to computer applications, job-readiness skills, and GED preparation...everyone can find something of interest and personal benefit!

Peer Support Groups Confidential, peer-lead groups are available for those in recovery from mental illnesses and substance abuse.