InSHAPE
Shaping the Future of Behavioral Health
InSHAPE is a research-based wellness program that brings together community partners and specialists in the areas of health, exercise and nutrition to provide people with severe mental illness with physical fitness and behavioral health support.
Program Highlights:
- Community partners, including the Y and Jewish Community Center, offer participants activities such as yoga, water aerobics and weight training. Health Mentors who are both certified personal trainers and experienced case managers work with participants to achieve individualized wellness goals programs and activities such as yoga, water aerobics and weight training.
- Participants receive nutrition counseling and education. Smoking cessation and other wellness programs are encouraged and supported.
- Health Mentors help participants to manage regular medical check-ups and chronic health problems.