Clelian Adult Day Center - CT - New Haven

In the spirit of Mother Clelia Merloni, Foundress of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus , the staff and volunteers of Clelian Center seek to meet the spiritual, psychological, social and caring environment. The primary mission is to preserve a feeling of self-worth and dignity in each person especially those who need special care. The therapeutic intergenerational program is designed to enhance the quality of life of each of its participants; the Center staff strives to promote daily interaction between children and adults. Clelian Center is a place where every person, young or old, is valued as a unique individual.

Description:
Clelian Center is a day program (Monday thru Friday 7:30 am- 4:30 pm) that is full of socialization, therapeutic recreation, good food, medical assistance and lots of fun. Everyone has a good time and their families can have peace of mind that their loved one is safe and well taken care of.Volunteers assist in activities such as card playing, scrabble games, providing music or singing talents, assisting with water therapy once a week at the pool.
Volunteers are needed to help with our fundraiser which is a dinner auction. We need help acquiring gifts and making baskets and transporting these gifts to the banquet hall. Any one with skills in marketing, art, publicity crafts are always welcome.

History:
In Sept. 2008, the Clelian Adult Day Center completed 20 years of service to the greater New Haven community.We have a wonderful reputation. The staff takes care of the elders as if they were their own family member. Activities are personalized to everyones likes, needs and abilities.

Contact people:

Doreen Mosko, Program Director, (phone), (email) Jeanne Hartley, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (203) 288-0551

Address:

261 Benham St. Hamden, CT 06514 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.clelianadultdaycenter.com

Directions:

Go to exit 60 on the Merrit Parkway. Take a right. Drive to Benham St. about 2 blocks(Acropolis Diner is on the corner). Take a right onto Benham St. Go to just before the second traffic light. You will see a turn off on the right. Take that turn off (you will be on the grounds of Sacred Heart Academy). Take your second right off of the driveway. Follow the road until you see a big yellow brick building. Follow the signs and drive around the back of the building and go around the garage. You will see a banner attached to a green glass enclosure. This is the door to come in   Nearest Bus Stop: Benham and Dixwell, 15 min minute walk

Last updated on July 17, 2009