Leisure Resources

If you know of any other resources for this area please email us with description and website address.

Youth Yoga
Feel the benefits of Yoga. For anyone aged 16 to 25 with a mental illness. Every 2nd Monday starting May 12th. More info...

The Vancouver/Richmond Mental Health Network Society
Groups are open to members and non-members. More info...

CMHA Recreation
Provides opportunities for adults who are living with mental illness to participate in recreation and experience the benefits of leisure. More info...

Chess Club
At Grandview Woodlands Mental Health Team. Open to all users of Vancouver Mental Health services. More info...

The Older Adult Art Program at The Art Studios is now accepting referrals for two upcoming programs:
Pottery Spring/Summer 10 weeks, May - July and Painting Fall 10 weeks, September - November. These classes are designed specifically for older clients (65+) with a mental health diagnosis, who are also experiencing serious challenges related to aging. We are wheelchair/scooter accessible and able to accommodate most physical disabilities. Participants should have an interest in the visual arts, but experience is not required. For more information contact Karen Barclay, OT (604) 871-9788 local 224

Indoor Soccer
Purpose: To enhance the physical and psychosocial well-being of individuals (who may be non-English speaking or have language barriers) that wish to participate in a cooperative team sport in the community setting. Great opportunity for people to increase their physical fitness levels, reduce anxiety, and many more benefits. Also great for people with language barriers (non English speaking). Intended for: MHT and Unit clients & friends and family members aged 16-54 who have an interest in soccer. Cost: $1.25 per session if individual has a valid Leisure Access Card (approx. $1.08 per session if client signs up for entire 2-3 month season). More info...

WENLIDO: the Way of Women's Strength. Self defense courses for women and their children.
Improve your personal safety, while developing effective self-defense skills and confidence in defending yourself in a physical confrontation. The emphasis is on: AWARENESS (learn who the attacker is, why they attack, and what really happens in attack situations); AVOIDANCE (learn how to make your environment as safe as possible without succumbing to fear); and ACTION (learn what you can do to release and fend off physical attacks) Join Wenlido certified instructor Diane Jacobs for a comprehensive 12 hour Basic Wenlido course for adult women. Must be 14 years or older. Maximum 20 per class. Thursday evenings, 7:30 - 9:30pm, at Trout Lake Community Center, 3350 Victoria Drive, Vancouver BC Questions? Call Wenlido WEST 604-257-6955 for more details, go to www.wenlido.org, or email Diane directly at leoskye@yahoo.com

Community Centres Resource
A great website where you can search for any activities at any community centre in Vancouver

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