Opportunities
Empowerment
Arete Transitions empowers participants to achieve the goals they set for themselves. Participants are encouraged to take ownership of their goals and our team supports and guides them to commit to the process it takes to achieve goals. Arete staff creates the means for success through structure and support.
Community
Arete is a community of staff and participants working and living collaboratively to support the path to independence. Positive peer culture is at the heart of the Arete community. Our goal is to create a welcoming, fun environment where all have the opportunity to thrive.
Independence
Participants get the opportunity to practice independent living in a supportive, safe and structured environment. Arete Transitions provides the framework for participants to effectively engage in an independent lifestyle that is both sustainable and enjoyable.
Academics
Participants can choose to pursue an education at one of the many post secondary education options in the Burlington area. Arete provides academic coaching and tutoring. Participants overcome prior academic challenges and unlock their potential.
Jobs & Internships
Burlington has many opportunities for participants to find meaningful work. Whether it’s a part time job to generate income or an internship to further career development, the career counseling service helps participants find and sustain jobs and internships.
Accountabilty
Achieving goals can be challenging. The community of participants hold each other accountable by encouraging and supporting their fellow participants. The team at Arete provides accountability for participants through regular meetings with coaches.
Clinical Support
By partnering with Arete Counseling Services, participants create individualized plans to fulfill the goals they have outlined. Individual, group, and family therapy are integrated into the experience to help build from strengths, explore obstacles, address emotional challenges, and practice strategies to cope with the inevitable stressors that arise.
Recreation
Work hard, play hard. At Arete Transitions, participants work hard to make progress on their goals. Participants also have a lot of fun. AT incorporates adventure recreation opportunities into the programming. Participants enjoy outdoor adventures like skiing, hiking, paddling, and camping.
Healthy Living
Participants are equipped with the knowledge and resources to live their healthiest lives. By focusing on physical activity, food as fuel, and mindfulness, participants at Arete enjoy a holistic approach to healthy living. With many options available, participants are able to create a health plan that is sustainable and suits their individual needs.