Get Set & Connect - Social activities for adults living with mental illness
Addictions / Substance Use, Mental Health - Adult & Senior, Social / Recreational, and Volunteering
Provided by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Vancouver Fraser Branch
A peer based program which enhances mental health and well-being to people with lived experience with a mental health and/or addiction concern through leisure and or volunteer activities
Get Set & Connect (GSC) helps participants to form significant connections and meaningful relationships (which are proven to advance recovery from severe mental illness) by linking adults living with mental illness to leisure activities in their community. Through monthly networking sessions, participants share resources, success stories and knowledge about other opportunities and activities in the community.
The program focuses on community inclusion and building meaningful connections. There are five components of the program: One to One Leisure and Volunteer Community Access Coaching, Connecting through Peer-Led Groups, Independent Leisure, Independent Volunteer Exploration and Group Volunteer Exploration.
Participants may also access the volunteer preparation course, Ready, Set, Go! to explore their interests, strengths, and create a plan to obtain a volunteer placement. Visit the website for further details.
Eligibility:
- Have a lived experience of a mental health and/or addiction concern
- Have community inclusion as a goal
- Be 19 years of age or older
- Be a resident of Vancouver
- Have other professional mental health supports
604-872-4902 or 236-317-3312
Public email: leisure.volunteer@cmha.bc.ca
Website: https://www.getsetconnect.ca/
#110, 2425 Quebec Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 4L6
Monday- Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Vancouver Fraser Branch:
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Availability
Service area: Vancouver + show cities
Service Types Provided
Addictions / Substance Use
Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Social / Recreational
Volunteering
Ways to Access
- Provided at a single location
- Provided in a group in-person
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