More
than sixty people live at Spring Lake Ranch. Half are clients, or residents
as they are known here, and the other half, staff and their families.
The long-term staff at the Ranch are experienced people who represent
the differences found in life-in age, education, marital status, accomplishment,
thinking, and belief. Among this diverse group there are likely to be
people with whom a resident can identify as a role model or kindred spirit.
Families, some with children, and single people of all ages make Spring
Lake Ranch their home for a period of their lives. Returning Peace Corps volunteers,
Americorps volunteers, and college students or recent graduates are key
members of the staff. The Volunteers for Peace organization sends volunteers
from overseas for short stays because of their interest in our program
as a unique form of treatment. Backgrounds of staff can include education,
farming, carpentry, business, social work, nursing, and the arts.
The
core members of the staff have been here many years. Through experience,
education, and training they have acquired a thorough knowledge and understanding
of psychiatric illness and the problems of residents who come to Spring
Lake Ranch.
SPRING LAKE RANCH
1169 Spring Lake Road
Cuttingsville, Vermont 05738 (802) 492-3322
More
than sixty people live at Spring Lake Ranch. Half are clients, or residents
as they are known here, and the other half, staff and their families.
The long-term staff at the Ranch are experienced people who represent
the differences found in life-in age, education, marital status, accomplishment,
thinking, and belief. Among this diverse group there are likely to be
people with whom a resident can identify as a role model or kindred spirit.
The
core members of the staff have been here many years. Through experience,
education, and training they have acquired a thorough knowledge and understanding
of psychiatric illness and the problems of residents who come to Spring
Lake Ranch.