Get Set & Connect (GSC) is a peer based program for people with lived experience with a mental health and/or addiction concern. Get Set & Connect focuses on enhancing mental health and wellbeing through leisure and or volunteer activities. The goals of the program are community inclusion and building meaningful connections. There are five components of the program:

One to One Leisure and Volunteer Community Access Coaching
Each person who enters the program will be working one-to-one with a Leisure & Volunteer Access Coach
Support will be tailored to your individual needs and your self-motivated goals
Our program gives you the opportunity to create your own individual plan on your hopes and dreams of the program.
Your coach will work along side you to enhance your mental health and well-being through leisure and/or volunteer opportunities.

Connecting through Peer Led Groups
Each participant has an opportunity to participate and/or create an activity that suits their interest and learn new skills.
All peer led groups are out in the community and are run by participants in the program
Coaches will support individuals by developing relationships with other group members and enhancing social skills by encouraging individuals to be part of the community.

Independent Leisure
Involves connecting individuals to independent leisure activities in the community such as: music, fitness, arts, and other creative expressions

Independent Volunteer Exploration
Explore opportunities to volunteer in the community
Find ways to share your skills and strengths with others
Work with a coach to complete applications, resumes and prepare for interviews

Group Volunteer Exploration
Discover your interests, skills and strengths
Find out what kind of volunteering you might enjoy
Explore and apply self-care and problem solving techniques
Build confidence and create a volunteer plan in a group setting