What We Do
The OT Share Program is a collaborative community-engaged OT model of service delivery that creates mutually beneficial partnerships between CSU OT and local community organizations. Non-profit organizations serving marginalized and underserved populations have historically experienced barriers to securing sustainable funding for OT services and, in turn, limited access to OT fieldwork student engagement. Born out of the Center of Community Partnerships in the CSU Occupational Therapy Department, the mission of OT Share is to support local community needs through OT services and OT student engagement.
Our Partners
Adaptive Recreation Opportunities (ARO)
Quality and equal opportunities for recreation and leisure programs for community members with disabilities. Individualized support for recreational engagement, health management, self-regulation, and leisure exploration.
Aspire at Silver Leaf
Independent living in subsidized housing for older adults and people with disabilities. Individual and group engagement in activities of daily living, safe mobility, health management, apartment safety and maintenance, community engagement, and leisure activities.
Elderhaus & Mindset Adult Day Programs
Community-based day programming for older adults and adults with disabilities. Individual and group services for activities of daily living, community engagement, safe mobility, life skills training, health management, caregiver support, recreation and leisure pursuits, job skills training, and staff education and training.
Poudre Libraries
Occupational therapy services are provided to patrons of the library, with a particular focus on individuals experiencing challenges related to homelessness, mental health, and substance use. Individual and group-based services are provided to support participation in meaningful tasks of daily living across the domains of self-care, productivity, and leisure.
RAM Scholars
College program for adults with an intellectual disability who want to build career-related skills in agricultural sciences and related STEM fields. Individualized educational support and job skills training for employment in agriculture.
Summit Stone
Accessible behavioral health prevention, intervention, and treatment services. Individual and group youth services to support health management, coping skills, self-regulation, and leisure exploration. Individual and group adult support for activities of daily living, self-management, life transitions, independent living skills, community engagement, and leisure exploration.
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5,000+ hours for CSU OT students
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15 OT Share programs in the Northern Colorado region
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1,000+ service hours from practicing OTs