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About Us

About We Rock the Spectrum Southwest Dallas

We Rock the Spectrum Southwest Dallas is powered by Metrocare!

Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health, developmental disability, and permanent-supported housing services in Dallas County, serving approximately 50,000 children, teens, and adults annually. In addition to providing a broad array of services including mental health care, primary care, veteran services, accessible pharmacies, and homeless outreach, Metrocare is also the Local and Intellectual Developmental (IDD) Disability Authority for Dallas County—serving as the front door to coordinate all publicly funded IDD programs.

Metrocare also offers certain developmental disability programs for adults and children, including Early Childhood Intervention, Flourishing Families, Career Design & Development Services, and two specialty autism clinics in Dallas and DeSoto.

Metrocare upholds the person-centered philosophy, providing care and services which focus on the needs of each individual we serve. We are eager to add We Rock the Spectrum Southwest Dallas to our service offerings—providing a safe, welcoming, and fun place for those in the community who need it.

Our Gym Includes:

  • SUSPENDED EQUIPMENT WITH SWINGS – FOR BALANCE AND VESTIBULAR TREATMENT
  • CRASH MATS AND CRASH PILLOWS – FOR FUN, MOTOR PLANNING, AND STRENGTH
  • ZIP SLIDER – FOR STRESS RELEASE AND JOINT AND BODY RELAXATION
  • TRAMPOLINE – FOR BUILDING LEG AND CORE STRENGTH
  • INDOOR PLAY STRUCTURE – FOR CLIMBING AND INCREASING PLAYGROUND SKILLS
  • SENSORY-BASED TOYS AND EQUIPMENT– FOR IMPROVED AUDITORY PROCESSING AND FINE MOTOR SKILLS
  • FINE MOTOR AND ARTS AND CRAFTS AREA – FOR IMPROVED HAND-EYE COORDINATION
  • CALMING ROOM – FOR REGULATING EMOTIONS, AND REDUCE NEGATIVE SENSORY INPUT
  • PRIVATE ROOM FOR B-DAY PARTIES, PRIVATE EVENTS AND CLASSES
  • RETAIL SHOP + HEALTHY SNACKS AND BEVERAGES

Meet our awesome and friendly staff

Courtney Lewis-Utrata

Chief Executive Officer

Jeff Utrata

Chief Operations Officer

Lorrie DeLoach

Financial Manager

Lindsey Salazar

Program Director

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