About InSHAPE

What is InSHAPE?

InSHAPE is a health promotion program for individuals with mental illness. Since InSHAPE was started, our participants have made progress in many areas of their lives. InSHAPE has brought them not only better health, but also a better quality of life.
What does InSHAPE do?
It is a wellness program that brings together the consumer, health mentors, and community organizations to provide consumers with health, exercise, and nutritional information.
Consumers will have access to:    
  • Health mentors who support and encourage consumers twice a week on participant-chosen activities such as aerobics, yoga, strength training, or sports. 
  • Supported visits to community fitness centers.
  • Nutritional counseling and education.
  • Smoking cessation support.
  • Encouragement to receive medical check-ups, and in management of health conditions.
  • Celebrations to acknowledge achievements, win prizes, and develop peer relationships.
What if I am not ready for InSHAPE?
You may need to start in a different direction before joining InSHAPE. There are other wellness programs you can participate in before exploring InSHAPE. Our Customer Service department has a variety of health related groups and trainings you can select from.  Please see their page for more information.

How to Enroll in InSHAPE

InSHAPE Requirements 

If you are interested in participating in the InSHAPE program, you must first make sure you qualify. Follow the checklist below to see if you meet the requirements listed:
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must have a serious mental illness (Depression, Bipolar, etc.)       
  • Currently seeing a CMH Case Manager 
  • Have a health risk (for example, cardiovascular, overweight, diabetes, high cholesterol) 
  • Need physician clearance to participate 
  • Must be a willing participant
If you have read the checklist and are still interested, you can contact your case manager or the Health and Wellness Manager:
 
 
Shante Burke
Health and Wellness Manager
Genesee County Community Mental Health
(810) 496-5740
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

 

InSHAPE Testimonials

 "The biggest thing with me now is I don't view myself as someone with this major mental illness. It's a component of me, but not me. I try not to make it the forefront of my entire being."   ~InSHAPE Participant

"When I first started this program, I could only walk for five minutes. Last week I walked for 90 minutes. Before this program I vegetated a lot."   ~InSHAPE Participant

"I hope through diet and exercise it will help me get a habit up for exercise. "For a while, I could hardly walk around the house. I wouldn't do anything but watch TV."   ~InSHAPE Participant

"I have more energy, I have even started drawing again."  "I havent gotten out my drawing things in over 2 years." "These two days of the week with the Health Mentor, are my favorite two days."   ~InSHAPE Participant

Contact Us for More Information

Genesee County Community Mental Health
420 W. Fifth Avenue
Flint, MI 48503

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