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Recreational Therapists

Resources & Associations

For career information, networking opportunities, and job listings, contact
American Therapeutic Recreation Association
25 Century Blvd., Suite 505
Nashville, TN, 37214
Tel: (703) 234-4140
Email: info@atra-online.com
https://www.atra-online.com

For information about a career as a child life specialist, contact
Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP)
1820 N Fort Myer Dr Suite 520
Arlington, VA, 22209
Tel: (800) 252-4515
Tel 2: (571) 483-4500
Fax: (571) 483-4482
Email: communications@childlife.org
https://www.childlife.org

To learn more contact
Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association
P.O. Box 448
Russell, ON, Canada, K4R 1E3
https://www.canadian-tr.org

For information on certification, contact
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
16 Squadron Blvd., Suite 101
New City, NY, 10956
Tel: (845) 639-1439
Fax: (845) 639-1471
Email: nctrc@nctrc.org
https://www.nctrc.org

For industry-related programs and resources, visit
National Therapeutic Recreation Society (NTRS)
22377 Belmont Ridge Road
Ashburn, VA, 20148-4501
Tel: (800) 626-6772
Email: customerservice@nrpa.org
https://www.nrpa.org

For career information and resources, contact
SHAPE America
PO Box 225
Annapolis Junction, MD, 20701
Tel: (800) 213-7193
Fax: (703) 476-9527
https://www.shapeamerica.org

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