Welcome to Brenau’s Center for Productive Living (CPL), where free occupational therapy services are provided for children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
What we do
- Assessing individual needs: Understanding each client’s unique strengths and challenges.
- Developing personalized plans: Creating customized therapy goals and plans to improve daily activities.
- Improving fine, gross and visual coordination skills: Using occupation based activities and tasks to build these skills.
- Developing adaptive techniques: Teaching strategies to improve occupational performance in everyday activities.
- Enhancing cognitive skills: Strengthening memory, attention and problem-solving abilities.
- Promoting independence: Supporting clients to be self-sufficient in doing the things they want and need to do.
- Supporting mental health: Addressing emotional well-being and coping strategies.
- Providing client/family-centered care: Collaborating with the client and their family members in the therapy process for comprehensive support.
Who we are
Our team includes licensed occupational therapy practitioners and occupational therapy students who work together to provide compassionate care and valuable hands-on experience.
Our students gain:
- Practical learning: Work alongside licensed therapists to support community members.
- Skill development: Apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings.
- Career readiness: Prepare for a rewarding career in occupational therapy.
- Community impact: Make a difference while learning valuable skills.
Locations
Brenau East Campus
999 Chestnut Street, Gainesville, GA 30501
Brenau North Atlanta Campus
3139 Campus Drive, Norcross GA 30071
Contact us
Phone: 770-599-7351
Fax: 678-707-5015
Email: djones23@brenau.edu
Operating Hours: Thursdays from 9am to 5pm, by appointment
Donisha Jones, MPH, COTA/L
Center for Productive Living Manager and Fieldwork Program Specialist – North Atlanta/Norcross
CPL is dedicated to fulfilling their mission
- Provide occupational therapy services to individuals, organizations, and populations in local and international communities.
- Strives to promote individual and family health by facilitating engagement in purposeful and meaningful occupations, and consequently, optimal participation in society.
- Provide life-changing educational experiences to students in order to prepare practitioners who creatively lead, inspire, and better the lives of people in their communities.