Get Moving, Get Fit, Enjoy LifeGet Moving, Get Fit, Enjoy Life

H-N Resource CentreH-N Resource Centre• Consumer-survivor initiative• Programming by and for individuals

living with a mental illness• Mandate to provide social recreation,

education, peer support and advocacy

• Drop in model programming

Our CentreOur Centre• A member driven program – events

and activities from the directive of the members

• Content with passive activities – cards, board games, movies

The ConflictThe Conflict• Staff observed need for more

physical activity for the membership

• Diabetes• Obesity• Struggles with minimal physical

activity – stairs, walking• Significant reported health concerns

The GoalThe Goal• Create interest in physical activity• Introduce value for individuals to

participate in physical activity• Initiate a desire for individuals to

invest in themselves• Respond to anticipated barriers• Make participating fun, interesting

and sustainable

Design Challenges - Design Challenges - MembersMembers

• Motivation• Diversity – age, gender, health,

experiences• Limited participant funds• Limited resources

Design Challenges - Design Challenges - CommunityCommunity

• Large rural area• No public transit• Limited community resources• Stigma

Leisure BuddiesLeisure Buddies• Trained peers from the Centre take

on a role to work with other peers to increase involvement in physical activity

• Support • Motivate• Encourage

Community DevelopmentCommunity DevelopmentDevelop affordable options, resources• Respond to member diversity• More local options• Educate the community – reduce

stigma

Member EngagementMember Engagement• Value to becoming physically active• Everybody can do something• Know and overcome barriers• You are worth it!

A New AttitudeA New Attitude• Part of ongoing planning • Increased participation, commitment• Member successes• Ownership …. M.O.B.ster Club

SustainabilitySustainability• Partnership with local gym• Resources at the Centre – Wii, gym

equipment• Trained leisure buddies• Community engagement• Newsletter – highlight successes,

promote involvement

M.O.B.stersM.O.B.sters