Virginia Internship Sites

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1 Virginia Internship Sites Agency: Herndon Harbor Adult Day Health Care Center Type of Agency: Adult Day Health Care Center Population Served: adults and elderly with physical or cognitive disabilities Diagnostic Groups: Mostly elderly Contact Person: Isabel Castillejo Department: Fairfax County Health Department Intern Supervisor: Isabel Castillejo Street Address: 875 Grace Street City: Herndon State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: Web Address: Length of Placement: 8-10 weeks Application Process: Resume, interview and complete contract Application Deadline: Open until filled Accommodations: parking, lunch Agency: Children's Hospital Type of Agency: Children s Hospital Population Served: birth to 21 Diagnostic Groups: birth to 21 Contact Person: Vernita Easley Department: Therapeutic Recreation Intern Supervisor: Vernita Easley Supervisor s Title: Clinical Coordinator of Recreation Therapy Street Address: 2924 Brook Rd. City: Richmond State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: VLEasley@chva.org Web Address: Length of Placement: 8-16 weeks

2 Application Process: Application, a resume, 2 letters of recommendation, and interview/tour Application Deadline: Oct. 15- Spring March 15- Summer June 15-Fall Accommodations: parking Agency: Hiram W. Davis Medical Center Type of Agency: Mental Health Hospital-Acute, Intermediate, and Long-term Care Population Served: Adolescent-Geriatric Diagnostic Groups: Mental Retardation, Mental Illness, Physical Disabilities, Substance Abuse Contact Person: Jo Tice Department: Therapeutic Recreation Intern Supervisor: Jo Tice Supervisor's Title: Recreation Director Street Address: P.O. Box 4030 City: Petersburg State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: jo.tice@dbhds.virginia.gov Application Process: Resume, School contract, Tour & Interview Application Deadline: 3 months prior Agency: Portsmouth Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services Type of Agency: Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services Population Served: all ages Diagnostic Groups: all ages Contact Person: Margaret G. Thorne Department: Recreation Intern Supervisor: Michelle Eady Supervisor s Title: Recreation Superintendent Street Address: 801 Crawford Street City: Portsmouth State: VA Zip: Phone Number: X4112 Fax Number: thornem@portsmouthva.gov

3 Application Process: call for application Application Deadline: 3 months prior of starting Accommodations: parking and use of recreational centers Agency: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital Type of Agency: Gero-psychiatric State Hospital Population Served: gero-psychiatric Diagnostic Groups: Persons over 65 years of age with primary mental illness Contact Person: Nellie Coleman Department: Rehabilitative Services Supervisor's Title: CTRS-Senior Recreation Therapist Street Address: 5001 E. Patrick Henry Highway City: Burkeville State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: Nellie.coleman@pgh.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov Web Address: Length of Placement: Negotiable Application Process: Call for information Application Deadline: 60 days prior to start date Accommodations: Call for Information Agency: Western State Hospital Type of Agency: Psychiatric- adult Population Served: Psychiatric-adults Diagnostic Groups: mental health, substance abuse, deaf, forensics. Contact Person: Sue Smiley Department: Therapeutic Recreation Intern Supervisor: Sue Smiley Supervisor's Title: CTRS; Recreation Therapist Senior Street Address: P.O. Box 2500 City: Staunton State: VA Zip: Phone Number: /8336 Fax Number: sue.smiley@wsh.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov

4 Web Address: Jr- develop one TR intervention plan and implement special event participate in TR groups. Sr. Rehab-assessment, case study, conduct TR groups, conduct group evaluation, present TR project, write progress notes, participate on team meetings and administrative meetings, work one night weekly and one week-end day monthly Length of Placement: 12 weeks Application Process: information and application listed on therapeutic recreation directory on the web - Site #254 Application Deadline: 3 months prior internship Accommodations: housing on campus available Agency: Arlington Parks and Recreation Type of Agency: Recreation-Community Population Served: at risk youth, physical disabilities, autism, developmental disabilities Diagnostic Groups: all ages Contact Person: Becky Suttell Department: Therapeutic Recreation/Prevention Intervention Intern Supervisor: Becky Suttell Supervisor s Title: Program Manager Street Address: 300 North Park Drive City: Arlington State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: bsuttell@arlingtonva.us Web Address: See Manual Length of Placement: Varies Application Process: application and interview Application Deadline: Fall- July 1; Spring- Oct. 1; Summer- March 1 Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations provided upon request Agency: Virginia Treatment Center for Children Type of Agency: Psychiatric

5 Population Served: children & adolescents Diagnostic Groups: Children & Adolescents Contact Person: Kara Cobb, CTRS Department: Therapeutic Recreation Intern Supervisor: Kara Cobb, CTRS and/or Jennifer Heyboer, CTRS Supervisor s Title: Recreation Therapist, Senior Street Address: 515 N. 10th St. Box 489 City: Richmond State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: kcobb@mcvh-vcu.edu Web Address: usually a 15 week internship, or based on school TR program requirements. Length of Placement: Dependent upon School Program Application Process: application Application Deadline: March 1 for Summer, June 1 for Fall, November 1 for Spring Agency: Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Type of Agency: Rehabilitation center Population Served: Inpatient adult neurological population Diagnostic Groups: stroke, spinal cord injury, head injury, de-conditioning, multiple sclerosis, Gillian Barre syndrome, amputee Contact Person: Martha M. Johnson CCC-SLP Department: Rehabilitation Intern Supervisor: Martha M. Johnson CCC-SLP Supervisor s Title: Education coordinator Street Address: 2501 Parkers Ln. City: Alexandria State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: martha.johnson@inova.org Web Address: Jr./Sr. suggest that applicants be a strong student who can work in challenging clinical environment Length of Placement: 400 hours Application Process: apply to education coordinator, interview required

6 Application Deadline: Based on school deadlines Accommodations: free parking Agency: International Hospital for Children Type of Agency: Non-Profit Organization Population Served: children from Latin American and the Caribbean Diagnostic Groups: Children between the ages of 6 months-21 years and their guardians traveling to Richmond from Latin America and the Caribbean. Contact Person: Treacy Stuck Intern Supervisor: Treacy Stuck Supervisor s Title: Director of Volunteers Street Address: 1900 Byrd Ave. Suite 204 City: Richmond State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: TStuck@healachild.org Web Address: Must have a car to transport clients. Spanish Speaking interns are preferred, but not absolutely necessary. Application Process: TStuck@healachild.org, if interested, at least 2 months before desired internship period. Agency: Lake County Area Agency on Aging-LCAAA Type of Agency: Area Agency on Aging Population Served: Senior Citizens Diagnostic Groups: adults, some confined to wheelchair, limited mobility & dementia of varying degrees Contact Person: Gwen Hinzman Department: Adult Day Health Care Center Intern Supervisor: Gwen Hinzman Supervisor s Title: President/CEO Street Address: 1105 W. Danville St. City: South Hill State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: ghinzman@lcaaa.org Web Address:

7 Length of Placement: 8-10 weeks Application Process: application and interview Agency: Inova Cameron Glen Care Center Type of Agency: Skilled nursing facility with Assisted Living available Population Served: elderly, some young and middle aged adults Diagnostic Groups: elderly Contact Person: Lorie Spears, CTRS Department: Therapeutic Recreation Intern Supervisor: Lorie Spears, CTRS Supervisor s Title: Director of TR & Vol. Svcs. Street Address: 1800 Cameron Glen Drive City: Reston State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: lorie.spears@inova.org Web Address: Length of Placement: 8-16 weeks Application Process: send resume and letter of intent. Then interview With Recreation Director will be set up. Application Deadline: no deadline Agency: Loudoun County Type of Agency: Public Park and Recreation Population Served: all ages Diagnostic Groups: all ages, we have fabulous adaptive recreation program with coordinator-specialists-camp + part time staff Contact Person: Diane Ryburn Department: Parks and Rec. & Community Services Intern Supervisor: Diane Ryburn/Maria Auger Supervisor s Title: Director Street Address: 215 Depot Court SE City: Leesburg State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: diane.ryburn@loudoun.gov Web Address: loudoun.gov/prcs

8 Length of Placement: semester or summer Application Process: call for interview, send resume Accommodations: parking, liability insurance Agency: Easter Seals Virginia Type of Agency: Non-profit Population Served: Children and adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities Diagnostic Groups: 5 years & up Contact Person: Alex Barge Department: Camping and Recreation Intern Supervisor: Alex Barge, MS, CTRS Supervisor s Title: Camp Director Street Address: 900 Camp Easter Seals Rd City: New Castle State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: abarge@va.easterseals.com Web Address: We take volunteers, Juniors, and Seniors. Length of Placement: weeks Application Process: application Non-Summer Contact Info: 201 East Main St. Salem, Va Fax: Application Deadline: 1st come 1st serve Accommodations: food, housing, weekly stipend Agency: Dominion Hospital Type of Agency: Mental Health Population Served: all ages Diagnostic Groups: specialized tracts in eating disorder, dual diagnosis, self injurious behavior - Child, Adolescent, Adult

9 Contact Person: Kristin Overstreet Department: Activities Therapy Intern Supervisor: Kristin Overstreet Supervisor s Title: CTRS Street Address: 2960 Sleepy Hollow Rd. City: Falls Church State: VA Zip: Phone Number: x5122 Fax Number: kristin.overstreet@hcahealthcare.com Web Address: dominionhopsital.com No summer work No evenings or weekends Length of Placement: Fall and spring (no summer work) Application Process: call Application Deadline: 1 month prior to start Accommodations: parking, food plan Agency: Fairfax County Park Authority Type of Agency: Therapeutic Rec. for mentally handicapped Population Served: school aged children Diagnostic Groups: children (school age) Contact Person: Janet Tetley Department: Therapeutic Recreation Intern Supervisor: Gary Logue Street Address: Government Center Parkway Suite 927 City: Fairfax State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: janet.tetley@fairfaxcounty.gov Web Address: Jr./Sr. or Grad. Length of Placement: hrs. Application Process: submit online application with resume Application Deadline: Feb. 1 Accommodations: housing for out-of-area students

10 Agency: Camp Horizons Type of Agency: Children and teen summer camp, year-round outdoor center Population Served: children and teens-summer, all ages-fall & spring Diagnostic Groups: children and teenagers Contact Person: Kim Betts Department: Recreation and leisure services Intern Supervisor: Kim Betts Supervisor s Title: Assistant Camp Director Street Address: 3586 Horizons Way City: Harrisonburg State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: camp@horizonsva.com Web Address: **Preferably Outdoor Recreation Majors** Length of Placement: 3 months Application Process: application and interview Application Deadline: Rolling Accommodations: cabins Agency: Centra Type of Agency: Hospital Population Served: 18 y/o and up Diagnostic Groups: Neurological Orthopedics Contact Person: Heather Howard Department: Acute Rehab Intern Supervisor: Heather Howard Supervisor s Title: LRT, CTRS Street Address: 3300 Rivermont Ave. City: Lynchburg State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: Heather.Howard@centrahealth.com Web Address: centrahealth.com Vol./Jr./Sr. Length of Placement: Jr., 10 wks.: Sr wks Application Process: application, visit website/student Affiliations Application Deadline: Interview Required

11 Accommodations: room and board (if available) Agency: Cedarfield Retirement Community Type of Agency: Recreation & Music Therapy in Health Services, Continuing Care Retirement Community Population Served: Geriatric Diagnostic Groups: Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson s, Stroke, various forms of Dementia, etc. Contact Person: Ann Bailey, CTRS Department: Recreation & Music Therapy, Wellness & Leisure Intern Supervisor: Ann Bailey, CTRS Supervisor s Title: Recreation Therapy Manager Street Address: 2300 Cedarfield Parkway City: Richmond State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: abailey@vumh.org Web Address: Length of Placement: summer and spring and fall Application Process: Ann Bailey for Internship Application. Accommodations: Students will need to provide their own accommodations. Agency: Catawba Hospital Type of Agency: Mental Health Population Served: ages 18+ Diagnostic Groups: All psychiatric disorders, some dual diagnosis (mental retardation, substance abuse, personality disorders) Contact Person: Summer Cheatham, Brenda Cress, Molly Hayslett Department: Adjunctive Therapy Intern Supervisor: Summer Cheatham, Brenda Cress, Molly Hayslett Supervisor s Title: CTRS Street Address: P.O. Box 200 City: Catawba State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: summer.cheatham@catawba.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov; brenda.cress@catawba.d mhmrsas.virginia.gov ;molly.hayslett@catawba.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov

12 Web Address: catawba.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/ Length of Placement: 8-16 weeks Application Process: application and interview Application Deadline: 2 months before the intended start of internship Accommodations: free room (if available and approved by hospital administration) ; meals available inexpensively on site Agency: Hallmark Youthcare Richmond Type of Agency: Therapeutic Recreation Population Served: children/adolescents Diagnostic Groups: children Contact Person: Sarah Hamer Department: Activity Therapy Intern Supervisor: Sarah Hamer Supervisor s Title: CTRS Street Address: West Creek Pkwy. City: Richmond State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: sarah.hamer@hallmarksystems.com Web Address: Length of Placement: 3 to 6 months Application Process: application Application Deadline: none, first come first serve Accommodations: parking, call local university about housing Agency: Step By Step Consulting Type of Agency: Agency serving children with autism Diagnostic Groups: Autism, 12 months-21 years Contact Person: Wendy Fitch Supervisor s Title: Director Street Address: 156 Burnetts Way City: Suffolk State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number:

13 Duties and Responsibilities to include: Implementing programs that are designed by BCBA staff, data collection based on proper guidelines, assist in supervision while in the community. All duties are under supervision. Length of Placement: 8-10 Weeks Application Process: Application and interview Application Deadline: End of May for Summer Positions Agency: Saber Health Care/Stratford Rehabilitation Center Type of Agency: Nursing Home Population Served: adults and elderly Diagnostic Groups: adults and elderly Contact Person: Wyona Witcher Department: Behavioral health department Intern Supervisor: Wyona Witcher Supervisor s Title: Activity Director Street Address: 508 Rison Street City: Danville State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Application Process: Call for interview Application Deadline: 1st come 1st serve Accommodations: parking Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs Type of Agency: Medical Center Population Served: 300 pts Diagnostic Groups: rehab, psych, substance abuse Contact Person: Mary K. Brumfield Department: Recreation Therapy Intern Supervisor: Mary K. Brumfield Supervisor s Title: CTRS Street Address: Recreation Service {11K} 1970 Blvd City: Salem State: VA Zip: Phone Number: /1235 Fax Number: mary.brumfield@va.gov Web Address: www1.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?id=116

14 project, planning and carrying out TR programs Length of Placement: weeks Application Process: interview, application on the government form 171 Application Deadline: 8 weeks prior to beginning Accommodations: rooms, food, parking, and medical care Agency: Northern VA Training Center Type of Agency: Long-Term Training Center Contact Person: Barbara Burton Intern Supervisor: Barbara Burton Supervisor s Title: CTRS, Senior Street Address: 9901 Braddock Rd. City: Fairfax State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: barbie.burton@dbhds.virginia.gov Length of Placement: weeks Application Process: resume, application, interview Application Deadline: 2 months before expected start date Accommodations: none listed Agency: Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Hospital Type of Agency: Physical Rehabilitation Hospital Population Served: Adults Diagnostic Groups: Adults with physical disabilities age 18 to over 90 (mean age of 62). CVA's. TBI's. Ms, Parkinson's, SCI & General Weakness Contact Person: Rhonda Riggleman Department: Therapeutic Recreation/ Physical Rehabilitation Intern Supervisor: Rhonda Riggleman Supervisor s Title: CTRS Street Address: 8254 Atlee Rd. City: Mechanicsville State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: rriggleman@shelteringarms.com Web Address: Jr. Internships ONLY

15 Length of Placement: 10 weeks total; 3 weeks in clinical setting, 7 weeks in community day program Application Process: Resume, internship goals and expectations. Must come to visit prior to interview. Application Deadline: Summer- By March 1 Accommodations: Occasional lunches and outings Agency: The Gardens at Warwick Forest Type of Agency: Disabilities Agency, Long-term Care, Acute/Rehab Population Served: adults Diagnostic Groups: adults; Older adults; rehab; dementia/alz. Type Contact Person: Carie DeWeerd Department: Recreation Therapy Intern Supervisor: Carie DeWeerd Supervisor s Title: Director of Rec. Therapy/ CTRS Certified Street Address: 1000 Old Denbigh Blvd. City: Newport News State: VA Zip: Phone Number: X3012 Fax Number: carie.deweerd@rivhs.com Web Address: riversideonline.com Length of Placement: 8-10 weeks Application Process: Interview Accommodations: parking Agency: Charlottesville Parks and Rec. Type of Agency: Public Park and Recreation Population Served: all ages Diagnostic Groups: ages 8 - seniors Contact Person: Mildred Spicer Department: Therapeutic Recreation Intern Supervisor: Mildred Spicer, Wandae Johnson, April Barer Supervisor s Title: Recreation Specialist - Therapeutic Street Address: PO Box 911 City: Charlottesville State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: spicer@charlottesville.org Web Address: Juniors only

16 Length of Placement: 8-16 weeks Application Process: contact for interview Application Deadline: none Accommodations: liability insurance, recreation Agency: Goodwin House - Bailey's Crossroads Type of Agency: Continuous Care Retirement Community Population Served: elderly Diagnostic Groups: elderly Contact Person: Karen Gillen, CTRS Department: Resident Services, HCU Intern Supervisor: Karen Gillen, CTRS Supervisor s Title: Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor Street Address: 3440 S. Jefferson St. City: Falls Church State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: kgillen@goodwinhouse.org Web Address: Jr./ Sr. Length of Placement: weeks Application Process: phone interview, personal interview, and resume Application Deadline: 30 days prior to start date Accommodations: food plan, parking, fitness center Agency: Colonial Heights Health Care & Rehabilitation Center Type of Agency: Skilled Nursing Facility / Rehabilitation Center Population Served: Alzheimer s/dementia, Rehab/Physical repairment Diagnostic Groups: Alzheimer's/Dementia, Rehab patients/ Physical impairments, Senior population Contact Person: Mary Lou Earhart,BS Therapeutic Recreation/Longwood Department: Recreation Department Intern Supervisor: Mary Lou Earhart Supervisor s Title: Activity Director Street Address: 831 Ellerslie Av. City: Colonial Heights State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: mearhart@care-one.com Web Address: colonialheightshealthcare.com

17 Length of Placement: 8-16 weeks Application Process: letter of interest to Activity Director Application Deadline: within time needed for Longwood Accommodations: food, parking Agency: Augusta Health Type of Agency: Medical center, Skilled Rehab, Psych. Population Served: all ages, mainly adults, do have a Pediatrics unit Diagnostic Groups: all ages Contact Person: Amie Myers Trinca Department: rehab/skilled/psych of Recreation Therapy Dept Intern Supervisor: Amie Myers Trinca Supervisor s Title: CTRS Street Address: 78 Medical Center Drive City: Fishersville State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: Atrinca@augustahealth.com Web Address: Length of Placement: 8-16 weeks Application Process: Contact and Set up appointment, Submit Resume, Tour of Facility, Internship interview Application Deadline: Submit request 3-4 months prior to start of Internship Accommodations: none Agency: ADAPT Clubhouse Type of Agency: Non-profit Program for Adults with Brain Injury Population Served: Adults Diagnostic Groups: Adults with brain injury Contact Person: Brian McCarthy Department: Community based services for brain injury survivor Intern Supervisor: Brian McCarthy Supervisor's Title: TR Graduate & Director of Clubhouse Programs Street Address: 4100 Mohawk Lane City: Alexandria State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number:

18 Web Address: Application Process: application, interview Agency: The Virginia Home Type of Agency: long-term nursing facility for individuals with physical disabilities Population Served: adults Diagnostic Groups: Adults with physical disabilities, age 21 to over 80 (average age- 42); Cerebral palsy; brain injury; spinal cord injury; multiple sclerosis; TBI Contact Person: Rebecca K. Washburn, CTRS Department: Recreation Therapy Intern Supervisor: Rebecca K. Washburn, CTRS Supervisor s Title: Internship Coordinator Street Address: 1101 Hampton St. City: Richmond State: VA Zip: Phone Number: x218 Fax Number: rebecca.washburn@thevirginiahome.org Web Address: solid academic standing (minimum GPA 2.8), valid Virginia driver's license in good standing, strong swimming ability, artistic/creative experience a plus Length of Placement: or week placements available depending on class year (i.e. junior or senior) Application Process: application, resume, unofficial transcripts, personal statement of leisure, internship goals Accommodations: food plan, parking, medical care and liability insurance Agency: Rehabilitation and Research Center at VCUHS Type of Agency: Rehabilitation center Population Served: adults& geriatric patients with a variety of rehab. Diagnostic Groups: Spinal Cord Injuries; CVA Adults; Brain-injury (Adults) Contact Person: Elfreda Tyler Department: OT/PT Dept Intern Supervisor: Elfreda Tyler Supervisor s Title: CTRS Street Address: PO Box

19 City: Richmond State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: Length of Placement: Jr. 10 weeks: Sr. 12 weeks Application Process: send resume, call for interview, will need proof of TB test, Hepatitis B vaccine strongly recommended, university or student must provide proof of liability insurance Application Deadline: 1st come 1st serve Accommodations: 1st available but cost of housing is at student's expense Agency: Poplar Springs Hospital Type of Agency: Behavioral / Psychiatric Population Served: Adolescent Acute & Residential; Adult Acute including Military personnel Diagnostic Groups: 11-adult, mental illness, adolescent sex offenders, behavioral challenges Contact Person: Kirstin Whitely, CTRS, MA, Director of Activity Therapy Dept. Department: Activity Therapy Intern Supervisor: Heather Sheets, CTRS Street Address: 350 Poplar Dr. City: Petersburg State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: Web Address: firm understanding of professional boundaries with clients, outgoing, somewhat independent Length of Placement: weeks Application Process: contact AT coordinator to see if available, complete application, interview Application Deadline: flexible Accommodations: minimal Agency: Westminster Canterbury Richmond Type of Agency: Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Population Served: adults-over 1,000 by 2006 Diagnostic Groups: elderly Contact Person: Kendra Spencer

20 Department: Recreation Intern Supervisor: Kendra Spencer Supervisor s Title: Recreation therapist Street Address: 1600 Westbrook Ave. City: Richmond State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: Kendra_Spencer@wescanric.org Web Address: Desire to work with elderly; more specifically Dementia/Alzheimer s focus on Therapeutic Rec. Strong interpersonal skills good verbal and written skills, decision making skills, enthusiasm, innovative Length of Placement: spring, summer, and fall Application Process: Phone call and/or letter followed by personal interview with three members of recreation team (team interview) Application Deadline: 1-2 months prior to beginning of semester Accommodations: free parking and occasional free lunch Agency: M.E. Cox Center for Elder Day Care Inc. Type of Agency: Adult Day Care Population Served: Elderly Diagnostic Groups: Older Adults with disabilities Contact Person: Sharon Goomas Intern Supervisor: Sharon Goomas Supervisor s Title: Executive Director Street Address: 644 N. Lynnhaven Rd. City: Virginia Beach State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: mecoxday@aol.com Web Address: mecoxelderdaycare.org Application Deadline: 1 month before placement Agency: City of Virginia Beach, Parks & Recreation Type of Agency: Community Parks & Recreation Contact Person: Kathy Williams, CTRS Department: Therapeutic Recreation Programs, Kempsville Recreation Center Supervisor s Title: Director

21 Street Address: 800 Monmouth Lane City: Virginia Beach State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: or Web Address: Length of Placement: Juniors minimum of 10 weeks, Seniors minimum of 14 weeks Application Process: Contact Sherri Lee at or Application Deadline: For Winter/Spring Oct. 15 th ; Summer Feb. 15 th ; Fall April 15 th Accommodations: stipend and assist in locating housing Agency: Eastern State Hospital Type of Agency: Psychiatric hospital Contact Person: Scott Turner Department: Rehabilitation Services Supervisor s Title: Senior Rec. Therapist Street Address: 4601 Ironbound Rd. City: Williamsburg State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: scott.turner@dbhds.virginia.gov Length of Placement: Juniors minimum of 10 weeks, Seniors minimum of 14 weeks Application Process: provide a resume Application Deadline: prior to the semester that you plan to do internship Accommodations: assist in finding housing provide two residence hall rooms, first come first serve Agency: City of Newport News: Parks, Recreation & Tourism Type of Agency: local government Contact Person: Danah Kaigler, CTRS Department: Parks, Recreation & Tourism Supervisor s Title: Therapeutic Recreation Director Street Address: 700 Towncenter Dr., Suite 320

22 City: Newport News State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: Web Address: nnparks.com Length of Placement: Juniors minimum of 10 weeks, Seniors minimum of 14 weeks Application Process: submit application with transcripts and interview Application Deadline: two months prior to start date Accommodations: none listed Agency: Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (NVMHI) Type of Agency: Mental health (in-patient) Contact Person: LaVonda Ellison, LRT/CTRS Department: Recreation Therapy Supervisor s Title: Director Street Address: 3302 Gallows Rd. City: Falls Church State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: lavonda.ellison@dbhds.virginia.gov Web Address: nvmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov Length of Placement: Juniors minimum of 10 weeks, Seniors minimum of 14 weeks Application Process: director of RT department for more info send resume and dates of desired internship Application Deadline: director of RT department for more info Accommodations: none listed Agency: Woodrow Wilson Rehab Center Type of Agency: Rehabilitation center Contact Person: Christy Wagner Department: Recreation Supervisor s Title: Director Street Address: P.O. Box 1500 City: Fishersville State: VA Zip: Phone Number:

23 Length of Placement: Juniors minimum of 10 weeks, Seniors minimum of 14 weeks Application Process: contact Christy Wagner at to discuss option then provide information to business office if chosen for internship Application Deadline: Nov. 15 th for spring; April 15 th for summer; July 15 th for fall Accommodations: free housing and a food plan is available Agency: Hanover County, Parks & Recreation Type of Agency: Community Recreation Contact Person: Jennifer Godfrey (summer) or Devin Brown (school year) Department: Parks & Recreation Street Address: P.O. Box 2440 City: Mechanicsville State: VA Zip: Phone Number: (Jennifer Godfrey); (Devin Brown) Fax Number: dbrown@co.hanover.va.us Web Address: or Length of Placement: minimum of 10 weeks Application Process: send resume and complete an in-person interview Application Deadline: no set deadline only one internship slot available Accommodations: stipend Agency: Henrico County Recreation and Parks Type of Agency: Community Rec & Parks Contact Person: Meghan St. Clair Department: Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor s Title: Director Street Address: P.O. Box City: Henrico State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: stc@co.henrico.va.us Web Address: Length of Placement: minimum of 10 weeks

24 Application Process: contact for more information Accommodations: none listed Agency: Southside Virginia Training Center (SVTC) Type of Agency: Residential/ICFMR State Agency Contact Person: Junie Rackley or Angela Harvell or Angela Walton, CTRS Department: Recreation Supervisor s Title: Director Street Address: P.O. Box 4030 City: Petersburg State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: junie.rackley@dbhds.virginia.gov Web Address: Length of Placement: minimum of 14 weeks Application Process: can serve in the volunteer program Application Deadline: contact for more information about the volunteer program Accommodations: parking Agency: Covenant Woods Retirement Community Type of Agency: Continuing Care Community Contact Person: Meghan Horan Department: Recreation Supervisor s Title: Direction of Recreation Street Address: 7090 Covenant Woods Drive City: Mechanicsville State: VA Zip: Phone Number: smarling@covenantwoods.com Web Address: Length of Placement: Juniors minimum of 10 weeks, Seniors minimum of 14 weeks Application Process: Call to schedule meeting/interview then submit paperwork Accommodations: Possible assistance with housing Agency: Danville Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Type of Agency: Therapeutic in a community setting

25 Contact Person: Charlene Presley Supervisor s Title: Director Street Address: P.O. Box 3300 City: Danville State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: preslcj@ci.danville.va.us Web Address: Length of Placement: minimum of 10 weeks Application Process: Fill out forms and then interview for internship Application Deadline: March - April Accommodations: Possible assistance with housing Agency: Pines Residential Treatment Facility Type of Agency: Residential Contact Person: Angela Spivy Department: Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor s Title: Director Street Address: 825 Crawford Parkway City: Portsmouth State: VA Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: angela.spivy@psychsolutions.com Web Address: Length of Placement: Juniors minimum of 10 weeks, Seniors minimum of 14 weeks Application Process: Apply and Interview for position. Background required if selected. Accommodations: None Agency: UVA Kluge Children s Rehabilitation Center Type of Agency: Inpatient Rehabilitation Contact Person: L. Neille Bralley Department: Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor s Title: Internship Supervisor Street Address: 2270 Ivy Road City: Charlottesville State: VA Zip: 22903

26 Phone Number: Fax Number: (Dependant upon experience and grades) Length of Placement: Juniors minimum of 10 weeks, Seniors minimum of 14 weeks Application Process: Send resume, cover letter, internship goals, official transcript, and letter of recommendation from advisor to address provided Application Deadline: Summer Mar. 1; Spring Oct. 1; Fall May 1 Accommodations: Can provide list of safe, affordable housing options within Charlottesville Agency: McGuire Veteran s Medical Center Type of Agency: Rehabilitation, Mental Health, Long Term, SCI Contact Person: Shari Hicks/Curtis Robb Department: Recreation Therapy Services Supervisor s Title: Director/Intern Supervisor Street Address: 1201 Broad Rock (117A) City: Richmond State: VA Zip: Phone Number: (ext. 2461) curtis.robb@va.gov Web Address: Length of Placement: Juniors minimum of 10 weeks, Seniors minimum of 14 weeks Application Process: Panel Interview, Recommends Site visit prior to interview Application Deadline: Depends on school requirements Accommodations: Housing locating assistance (students will most likely need to pay for room rental and groceries)