Explore Mental Health and Wellness Services in British Columbia
We offer free services to support your emotional well-being, boost your confidence, and help you feel ready for work and life changes.
Accessible and Free Services for All
Open Door Group provides free employment services for everyone, building communities that are diverse, inclusive, and accessible for everyone. We support individuals in achieving personal success through meaningful employment and community connections.Explore Our Mental Health and Wellness Services
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as finding the right job. We offer free services to support your emotional well-being, boost your confidence, and help you feel ready for work and life changes. Whether you are facing stress, anxiety, or have faced sustained challenges in life, we are here for you — every step of the way.
Thrive Recreation & Leisure Program
Find safe and welcoming support for your wellness goals with Thrive. If you are living in Vancouver with mental health challenges, Thrive offers one-to-one coaching and group programs that focus on personal development and community connections. From healthy living to computer skills training, the Thrive team will work with you to build a wellness plan that fits your needs.
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Gardengate Horticulture Program
Gardengate is a space of healing and recovery for persons living with addictions or mental health challenges at Kamloops. Through activities in the garden, the Gardengate program supports you to work towards personal goals such as healthy eating, active living, or vocational training. Build skills and confidence as you grow and harvest food for yourself, and for the Kamloops community.
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Explore Gardengate Services
GAIN Community Connection Program
helping persons with developmental disabilities at Chase reconnect with their communities and foster meaningful relationships. With our services, you can access funding and receive support for a wide range of activities, including sports, art, music, community events, and customized employment readiness workshops. Our aim is to empower you with the confidence and skills needed to achieve independence and enhance your overall well-being.
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What Our Clients are Saying
Each program I participated in through Open Door Group contributed in different ways—helping me build confidence, manage my mental health challenges more proactively, and develop life skills and self-acceptance. When you’re surrounded by people who believe in you, you begin to believe in yourself.
Mal H. (he/him)
Thrive Program Participant
I’ve learned how to use power tools, how to work as part of a team, cooking skills, communication skills, how to make things grow, cash handling and cash register usage during plant sales, driving a tractor, getting in better physical shape, self-confidence, and how to safely deal with frustration.
G.D (he/him)
Gardengate Volunteer & Program Participant
Our Impact
50+ years
experience providing employment services
92%
of clients said they would recommend our services to their friends or family (Data from 2024 Open Door Group Client Survey)
548
people accessed the Thrive program in 2024 to build skills and work toward personal goals (Data from 2024 Thrive Client Survey)
29,215 lbs
of produce harvested by Gardengate participants in 2024
We Want to Hear from You
At Open Door Group, we are dedicated to providing every customer with a high standard of quality and care throughout their journey with us. Your experience matters, and we genuinely want to hear from you. We invite you to share your feedback, whether it's positive or negative. We appreciate your trust in our services and commit to utilizing your feedback to enhance the quality of our services!
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Funders’ Acknowledgement
These services are made possible through the generous support of our funders. We gratefully acknowledge the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, the Vancouver Foundation, the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities through the Government of Canada, Vancouver Coastal Health, Interior Health Authority, and Community Living BC. Their ongoing commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and community well-being enables us to continue delivering meaningful support and opportunities to individuals across Canada.
