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Fitness for Mental Health

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Record #: OAK0070 Last Full Update: 23 Jul 2020
Contact Information
Office Phone 416-200-3588
E-Mail inquiry@fitforthemind.ca
Website www.fitforthemind.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: www.facebook.com/Fitforthemind/
Instagram Instagram: www.instagram.com/fitnessformentalhealth/
LinkedIn LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/27234807/
Twitter Twitter: twitter.com/FitFortheMind
Primary Contact Jodie Becker, Founder and General Manager; Email: jodie@fitforthemind.ca
Agency Information
Description (Agency) A not for profit organization that recognizes that physical activity is a viable treatment for mental illness and is an integral part of the journey to recovery
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 2016
Funding Grants ; Fundraising ; corporate sponsorships
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) Fitness for Mental Health offers programming that is specific and consistent and customized to suit both individuals and organizations 
 
One-to-one programs: 
* offered in a private setting 
* programs are designed to be unique to each individual and their personal challenges 
* benefits include improvements in mood symptoms, the ability to focus, and overall mental well being 
 
* group programs also available to organizations and communities to promote the benefits of physical activity
Hours Hours not specified
Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility Individuals living with mental health disorders * hospital patients and outpatients
Application Call for information about programs * self referrals as well as referrals from counsellors, doctors and psychotherapists accepted
Languages English
Fees Program - pay what you are able
Site Information
Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
Oakville, ON
 
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Mailing Address c/o Fitness for Mental Health 
579 Amelia Cres 
Burlington, ON L7L 6E4
Physical Access Not Applicable - Mailing address
Categories and Classification
HCSD Main Heading Sports / Recreation
HCSD Sub Heading Physical Fitness & Exercise
Service Categories Physical Fitness ~ Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities ; Therapeutic Exercise ~ Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities

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