A Recovery-Oriented Wellness Program for Adults Living with Serious Mental Illness & Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders! A short-term demonstration project serving 6–8 adults with clinically stabilized serious mental illness, designed to bridge the gap between stabilization and sustained community recovery through structured, non-clinical wellness activities.
A 6-Week Innovation Pilot
Program Overview
The Whole Person Wellness, 6-Week Innovation Pilot, is a short-term demonstration project
operated by ForBetterBrains.org. The pilot serves 6–8 adults living with serious mental
illness who have achieved clinical stabilization and are approaching greater independence.
This pilot tests an innovative, non-clinical recovery support model that complements
traditional treatment and fills the gap between stabilization, continuum of care, and
sustained community recovery.
Innovation & Rationale
This pilot introduces an integrated, whole-person approach to recovery that moves beyond
symptom management to focus on; physical guided activities in nature, creativity, routines,
social connections, and dignity development. Rather than simply extending clinical services,
the program leverages experiential wellness modalities, that are rarely accessible to
individuals with severe mental illness, during post-stabilization phases.
6-Week Pilot Model
● 6–8 participants
● 6-week duration
● 3-4 days per week (4 hours per day)
● Voluntary participation with medical and provider clearances
● Trauma-informed, recovery-oriented framework
Core Pilot Activities
● Guided outdoor recreation; mountain biking, hiking
● Art therapy and creative expression
● Yoga and mindfulness meditation
● Consent-based massage therapy
● Nutrition learning
● Ground-based equine-assisted activities
Your donation can make a real difference in the lives of those we serve. With your help, we can build the resources we need to provide this vital service and support to those in need. Every little bit helps, so please consider making a donation today. BTW our recent RE-CYCLE bike donation program has so far collected 4 mountain bikes that will support this Wellness program so If you have mountain bike that you are not using anymore, we would love to accept it and utilize. Thank You!
Do you have a used bicycle (or bicycles) taking up garage space? Have you been looking for a way to get rid of it, better yet to donate it? We will gladly accept it. We've partnered w/ The Wrench House Cyclery to collect the bicycles, rehabilitate them, then we will either get them to Unhoused People in San Diego County or Resell them on FB Marketplace as a fund raiser for our ongoing work. You can contact our CEO - Paul at (442) 320-3366 to coordinate & THANK YOU
For Better Brains was founded in 2023 by citizens who saw a need for better mental health resources, guidance, & advocacy in our community. We are focused on key areas of Mental Health Care & Awareness
Our team is made up of small business owners, educators, film makers, and mental health specialists, who are passionate about supporting mental health and wellness in our community.
We partner with a variety of organizations and businesses in our community to connect & fill the missing links of mental health care in San Diego County