Find safe and welcoming support for your wellness goals with Thrive. If you’re living with a mental health condition, we offer one-to-one coaching and group programs that focus on personal development and positive community connections. From healthy living to computer skills training, our team will work with you to build a custom program that fits your needs.
Our Thrive program is offered in Vancouver.
We are grateful to live, work, and love on the traditional territories of the skwxwú7mesh, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.
Eligibility.
Participants
You can sign up as a participant if:
- You live in Vancouver or Richmond
- You are 17 years old or older, and
- You identify as having a mental health condition or addiction
Program News.
Learn A Little More.
This is a short video that highlights the great work our THRIVE program does. Please watch the clip to learn more.
Virtual Program Calendar.
Already a Thrive client? Download the latest program calendar here. Not a client? Read on to learn more about the programs and initiatives we offer, and find out how to get involved!
What We Offer.
Our Thrive program promotes wellness and recovery through personalized leisure and education activities. Whatever your goals and interests, we will work one-on-one with you to foster personal growth, develop skills, and form social connections. Here are just a few examples of what we do:
Leisure Education
Workshop examples include:
- Digital Photography
- Creative Arts
- Creative Writing
Personal Development
Workshop examples include:
- Self-Esteem
- Empowerment
- Self-Discovery
Healthy Living
Workshop examples include:
- Gym Orientation
- Cooking & Nutrition 101
- Stress Management
Building Connections
Workshop examples include:
- Making Connections
- Communication 101
- Shyness and Social Anxiety
Employment Readiness
Workshop examples include:
- Implicit Career Search
- Personal Growth
- Peer Leadership
Essential Skills
Workshop examples include:
- Computer Skill Development
- Budgeting
- Time Management
- Home Care
Our Community Initiatives.
Our Thrive team is an active part of the local community. We work in partnership with public sector programs, educational institutions, businesses and non-profit organizations to deliver unique initiatives that promote greater awareness and better understanding of mental health in our society.
Leisure, Health & Wellness Bursary
Bursaries with the maximum award of $150 per person are awarded by random draw. Bursary draw takes place on the 15th of every month. Applicants must be referred by a professional.
Creating Upstream Change
Peer directed by individuals living with mental illness, the project investigates the potential for organizational and system change in community mental health through an “upstream” model.
Summer Sessions for Young Adults
Summer Sessions provides an opportunity for youth and young adults (17-26 years old) with mental health barriers to enjoy fun, free activities and connect with others. If you are interested in attending our Summer Sessions please click on the link below and fill out the application form.
Getting Started.
Connect
Fill out our online intake form or call us to set up a one-on-one intake appointment.
Initial Assessment
Plan
Our Funder.
Open Door Group wishes to acknowledge the generous support of our funder without whom the Thrive Program would not be possible.
