About Us
Hancock Center is a unique non-profit organization created in 1983. It is located on a residential street in downtown Madison, a few blocks from the state capitol. The center provides dance/movement, art, drama and music therapies, health and wellness education, and serves as a community-wide resource. Facilities in this century old house include two spacious movement studios, offices, and a reference library. It is now expanding its practice to offer a range of creative arts (also known as expressive arts) therapies at the center as well as at locations within the community.
At Hancock Center, therapy sessions are offered to people of all ages and abilities. Clients seek services both independently and in collaboration with other professionals. Programs and outreach services can also be developed for schools and other agencies.
Hancock Center works closely with local organizations and professionals. We receive referrals from public and private social service agencies, hospitals, community programs, educational facilities, and mental health providers.
Issues that our clients have addressed include:
- Stress, anxiety, PTSD, depression, OCD, phobias
- Parenting, family & couple issues, divorce, adoption, attachment
- Sexual, physical and/or emotional abuse
- Autism, cognitive delays, learning disabilities, ADHD
- Gender issues
- Neurological and/or memory problems
- Food and eating concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Psychological adjustment to medical procedures and chronic medical conditions
- Life transitions, loss and grief, aging
Vision Statement
Hancock Center for Creative Arts Therapies will be at the forefront of moving communities toward greater resiliency and wellbeing.
Mission Statement
Hancock Center for Creative Arts Therapies supports the healthy potential of individuals, families, and groups through psychotherapy and mental health programs involving dance/movement, art, music, and drama.
Basic Information
Hancock Center offers a sliding fee scale for therapy services, upon request. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; therapy hours are by appointment.
For new clients and referrals, e-mail newclients@hancockcenter.org.
For general information, call (608) 251-0908, reach us by fax at (608) 251-0939 or e-mail us at info@hancockcenter.org.
Hancock Center for Creative Arts Therapies is a non-profit supporting organization of the Marian Chace Foundation.
Photo Credits for this website: Kerry G. Hill; Valerie Tobias; Hancock Center.