Does THC accept individuals?

Therapeutic Holidays Centre hosts groups with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 24 people. However, on occasions we are capable of combining individuals and creating small groups. The best way is to send us over you holiday inquiry, and let us assess it and inform you on whether it is possible to join THC as an individual.

Do I need to get any warm clothes with me?

Well this depends on when you will be coming. It is most likely that you will need to bring with you lots of shorts and T-shirts! During summer months Crete is sunny with temperatures going up to 38c! However, spring is usually cool and autumn windy. We suggest you take mostly light clothes for warm weather, and a light jacket if your visit is during summer months. In case you are visiting THC in spring or autumn, you should get clothes for cooler weather. A fleece is always useful year round as even in summer the late evenings can get a little chilly - and you don't want to sitting outside a nice restaurant shivering!

How much luggage should I get with me?

You should keep in mind that there are clothes washing facilities available, so you do not need to bring lots of stuff with you. For your convenience while traveling, we always suggest that each group member has ONE piece of luggage with them –just to make sure that luggage is easily countable.

Do I need to bring over any specialized equipment?

No. Everything needed for the safe and proper execution of the therapeutic programmes is provided by THC. We would only suggest you bring over a pair of long trousers and boots for the trekking sessions.

Is there any cloth washing equipment?

Yes, there is a washing machine and ironing facilities available. You won't need a drier; Crete is sunny for over 300 days a year!

What about flights for overseas holidaymakers?

Crete is a very popular holiday destination for most European Countries. So, there are direct charter flights to Heraklion from most European Cities with (International Airports) on a daily basis. Large cities, such as London , Manchester , Liverpool , Amsterdam , Copenhagen , Hamburg , Köln, etc, have several charter flights to Crete each day. If you find it a hassle to plan and book you flight tickets, the THC team can find the best deal for your group.

Can Parents accompany their child/children?

Yes they can. We also offer respite care for parents - so that the parents can have a holiday too, while knowing their children are safe at our center with our carers.

How many carers are needed for each group?

Groups with people with; learning difficulties, autism, mental health problems, challenging behavior, that have special needs should be necessarily accompanied by carers capable of dealing with their groups' particular needs. The ratio of carers/patients ranges from 1/2 for easy to handle groups, going up to 2/1 for more severe cases. We can always consult you on the number of carers needed for your particular group … Just contact us! Remember we have our own trained staff here to help too.

Are Therapeutic Programs obligatory?

Of course not! Everybody is free to participate in as many programmes as he/she does wishes to! However, we always suggest that everybody tries each therapeutic session at least once during their visit.

When should we book our holidays?

The sooner the better! THC works on a “first come first served” basis, so if you leave it for last moment, you may find it difficult to book on the days that fit your schedule best. Remember we only have one group at a time.

What THC offers?

Therapeutic Holiday Centre is a pioneering charitable organization that provides healing holiday breaks to people with mental or physical disabilities. Holidays are combined with a wide range of therapeutic programmes such as; Therapeutic Riding, Ergotherapy (occupational therapy), Animal Care, Trekking, Bread Baking, etc.

Holidays –For who?

Therapeutic Holiday Centre offers its services to people with; learning difficulties, mental health problems, autism, downs syndrome, challenging behavior and physical disabilities. Most visitors of THC come from UK , Greece , Cyprus , Holland , and other European Countries.

Therapeutic Holiday Centre is a registered charity in Greece . R.N: 999678884