ISSUE #78: TUESDAY OCT 18, 2011 -- Announcement #1

Photo: Caer Weber

CMHA’S NEW Recreation/Leisure/Volunteer

PROGRAM-Get Set & Connect

The CMHA Get Set & Connect Program is designed to help individuals living with mental illness, make connections and form meaningful relationships with other individuals through activities in the community.  Community inclusion is the goal.

What will the program include?

·     Each person in the program will work one on one with a Leisure and Volunteer Community Access Coach

·     Connecting through Activity- small group matching with peers

·     Travel Club - participants will gather tools and connections necessary to   travel independently and move freely within or outside their community.

·     Ready, Set, Go, Group-volunteer preparation course

·     Monthly Networking Sessions: social gatherings to showcase success, learn about program opportunities, share leisure and volunteer resources and  meet other people

Interested in being part of this EXCITING program??? Register to attend one of the following orientations:

Wednesday, October 19^th, 6:15 pm,

Barclay Manor, 1447 Barclay Street (West End)

Call the Leisure Volunteer Access Coaches to register, or to find out about future orientations:

Brent: 604-872-4902 ext 223

Tess: 604-872-4902 ext 222

Katy: 604-872-4902 ext 290

Email: leisure.volunteer.vb@cmha.bc.ca