Say It With Clay is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help people with diverse special needs benefit from the therapeutic power of clay. Revealed through a level of relaxation, this process creates pride, success and motivation for healing. Utilizing a hands-on therapeutic approach with clay, we  offer clients effective alternative channels for communication in our studio, or at your location.

Some of the Invaluable Benefits of Clay Include:

• Gives people a voice to tell a story
• Helps discover individual style
• Generates healing
• Improves socialization skills
• Creates pride
• Builds patience
• Promotes problem solving skills
• Promotes positive peer interaction
• It makes people happy
• Promotes relaxation
• Gain 3-Dimensional perspective
• Non-threatening material
• Enhances fine motor skills
• Creates ownership
• Helps develop life skills by using a youth development approach
• Creates a safe atmosphere
• Something to look forward to
• Creates spontaneity
• A way to speak without saying a word
• Anyone can do it - there's a true artist inside everyone!

Working with a 3-dimensional material such as clay offers an atmosphere that is non-threatening, safe, fun and therapeutic. With patient and nurturing instructors, freedom of expression and relaxation are easily achieved. Creative juices quickly begin to flow and masterpieces come to life, offering clients increased self-esteem, a strong sense of ownership, and a great boost of pride.  

 

Current Active MOU	Partners for Kids and Families (Burlington)
Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Arts & Recreation Art / Writing / Poetry Community Community Service Volunteer Opportunities Education Special Education Seasonal Programs Summer Camp
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Anxiety Behavioral Grief / Loss Mental Health Trauma / PTSD Intellectual and Developmental Needs Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Learning Disabilities Special Needs Medical Physical Disability
Treatment Services	Outpatient Services Alternative Therapies Counseling Creative Arts Therapy
Payment Options	Private / Commercial Insurance Scholarships / Financial Aid Self Pay System of Care (CSOCI Medicaid / FlexFunds)
Areas Served	State-Wide

Last Updated: 11/28/23