Upcoming Orientations

Get Set & Connect is pleased to offer online and in-person orientations. We will share more information about our program and next steps on how to become a participant of Get Set & Connect!
 
Upcoming Online Orientation Dates:

Tuesday, September 20th at 3pm on Zoom

Thursday, October 20th at 1pm on Zoom

Tuesday, November 22nd at 5pm on Zoom

Wednesday, December 7th at 3pm on Zoom 

Upcoming In-Person Orientation Dates: 

Tuesday, October 4th, at 2pm
Sunset Community Centre, Arts and Crafts Room

Thursday, November 10th at 12:30 pm
Gordon Neighbourhood House, Room #1

To learn more or register for either our in-person or online orientations please reach out to our team by
email at leisure.volunteer@cmha.bc.ca 
or phone at 604 512 7294
 
We look forward to connecting with you!
*Community orientation locations are rented or on loan to Get Set and Connect, CMHA-VF.

More Information About ​CMHA’s Get Set & Connect Program

Get Set & Connect is a peer-driven program designed for people who have lived experience with a mental health and/or addiction concern. The program focuses on enhancing mental health and well-being through leisure and/or volunteer activities in the community. The goals are to encourage community inclusion and building meaningful connections.

What will the program include?

  • Each person in the program will work one to one with a Leisure & Volunteer Access Coach to enhance your mental health & well-being through leisure and/or volunteer opportunities. 
  • Connecting with others through peer led leisure activities in the community 
  • Volunteer Exploration Course

What is required to participate?

  • Have a lived experience of a mental health and/or addiction concern
  • Have community inclusion as a goal                 
  • 19 years of age or older
  • Resident of Vancouver
  • Ability to provide contact information of mental health/substance use professional for required referral
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