HHV developed the Craft Care Specialist program in 1994 in an effort to augment hospital staff and to ensure that all veteran patients have the opportunity to integrate arts & crafts into their prescribed therapy. Craft Care Specialists (CCS) are employees of HHV who work at designated medical facilities at no cost to those facilities.
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Mission:
Craft Care Specialists enhance HHV’s ability to reach more veteran patients, often introducing them to the healing power of the arts for the very first time.
Program Objectives:
- Reach as many veterans as possible who would likely benefit from “craft therapy.”
- Involve arts & crafts activity in overall treatment plans for veterans.
- Facilitate social interaction by teaching new skills.
- Provide opportunity for veterans to creatively express themselves.
- Instill an appreciation for the arts.
- Promote involvement in arts – independent of treatment.
- Increase awareness of HHV program.
- Increase awareness of CCS position.
- Increase volunteer hours in HHV/CCS program.
- Increase public awareness of important role of veterans in all our lives.
