Exercise Therapy for Mental Health Recovery

Mental Health - Adult and Social / Recreational

Provided by Fraser Health

Exercise can help improve mental health by reducing symptoms and improving focus and energy.
Exercise therapy is important for everyone’s mental and physical well-being. Fraser Health can help individuals develop an exercise program that is safe and geared to an individuals current level of fitness in a small and supportive environment. The goal is to help individuals maintain their physical activity, increase their own awareness of healthy living and support them to exercise independently.

Fraser Health offers a three-month introductory program that includes:
  • Cardiovascular training
  • Resistance training (machine weights)
  • Core strengthening
  • Stretching
  • Weekly education sessions
  • Intake assessment
  • Program completion assessment
  • Tools individuals need to manage their own physical and mental health
  • Classes two times per week

Referral
If the individual is a client of a community mental health and substance use centre, they should talk to their case manager or therapist for a referral.

Location finder: https://www.fraserhealth.ca/Service...

604-453-1900 (Burnaby)

Burnaby Community Mental Health and Substance Use Centre - #100, 4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5G 3T3

Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

604-297-4838 (Burnaby)

Edmonds Community Centre - 7433 Edmonds Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, V3N 1A8

Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, 7:10 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, 7:10 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Contact for specific times of activities / programs.

Maple Ridge Leisure Centre - 11925 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, V2X 6G2

Port Coquitlam Community Centre - 2150 Wilson Avenue, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3C 6J5

604-502-6360 (Surrey)

Guildford Recreation Centre - 15105 105 Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia, V3R 7G8

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Health professional referral
  • Individuals of a community MHSU Centre can get referrals from their Case Manager and Therapist.
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Availability

Service area: Burnaby, Maple Ridge, Port Coquitlam, Surrey + show cities

Service area cities: Burnaby, Maple Ridge, Port Coquitlam, and Surrey

Service Types Provided
Mental Health - Adult
Social / Recreational
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at multiple locations
  • Provided in a group in-person

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