Bursary Application

Leisure, Health & Wellness Bursary

Apply for bursary support or complete your evaluation form. This bursary helps people access leisure, health, and wellness opportunities through community-based services.

Before you begin

Are you 17 years or older with a mental health diagnosis?
Do you live in Vancouver?
Do you have a new leisure or health and wellness plan or goal?

About the bursary

The bursary can provide a temporary financial bridge to help you access leisure or health and wellness pursuits in community-based services at any stage of recovery.

Applications must be made with the support of your rehabilitation staff, case manager, worker, or physician.

Bursary examples

Art supplies
Gym membership
Sports or fitness equipment and clothing
Registration for leisure, health and wellness programs or workshops

Application process

Three simple steps

Read the overview, submit the application with support, and complete the evaluation afterward.

Step One

Read the overview

Review the bursary documents and confirm the basic eligibility requirements before you begin.

View bursary overview View application sample

Step Two

Submit application

Complete the bursary application with support from your worker, case manager, or physician.

Step Three

Submit evaluation

Complete the evaluation after the bursary-supported activity or service has started.

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