Our Mission

Gr8ter empowers people to overcome mental health struggles in order to live the lives they desire.

Gr8ter is a team of dedicated people making great things happen in our world. It’s our mission to empower people to overcome mental health struggles in order to live the lives they desire.

Our organization is dedicated to providing hope and peer support to those who are learning to live with a mental health struggle. We are here to create awareness that mental health recovery is possible for everyone.

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We believe in mental health recovery.

You Are Gr8ter Than Your Highs and Lows.

Mental Health Recovery: What It Means and How to Achieve It

At Gr8ter, we believe mental health recovery is possible for everyone. Recovery is a deeply personal process that empowers individuals to build meaningful, fulfilling lives, even in the face of mental health challenges. Our mission includes raising awareness of what mental health recovery truly means and offering guidance on how to take meaningful steps toward achieving it.

What is Mental Health Recovery?

Mental health recovery goes beyond managing symptoms; it’s about gaining control over your life and moving toward a life filled with purpose and well-being. Everyone’s recovery journey is unique, but the key elements often include:

  • Hope: Believing that recovery is achievable.
  • Empowerment: Taking control of your life and decisions.
  • Self-determination: Recognizing your strengths and capabilities.
  • Support: Building relationships that encourage and uplift.
Why Mental Health Recovery Matters

Mental health recovery is essential because it helps individuals regain control over their lives and break free from the stigma of mental illness. Recovery isn’t about being perfect; it’s about making progress, building resilience, and creating a life you desire.

While Gr8ter is developing peer support programs for the future, we currently offer ways to connect through Trail Fridays, our hiking and running group, and mental health awareness events like Top of Tamarack. These spaces foster community, offer encouragement, and provide a chance to share experiences that support recovery.

How to Achieve Mental Health Recovery

Here are steps you can take to begin or continue your recovery journey:

  1. Recognize the Need for Change
    Acknowledging that something needs to shift in your life is the first step toward recovery.

2. Build a Support System
Reach out to trusted friends, family, or community groups. Programs like Trail Fridays can help you connect with others.

3. Set Small, Realistic Goals
Start with achievable steps that build momentum, such as adding more exercise, improving sleep, or getting outdoors.

4. Seek Professional Help
Therapy and counseling can offer guidance, tools, and strategies to help you navigate recovery.

5. Take Care of Your Physical Health Regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and sufficient sleep all play a role in supporting your mental health.

6. Practice Self-Compassion
Recovery isn’t linear. Be patient with yourself and celebrate small victories.

7. Engage with Your Community
Volunteering, participating in group activities like Trail Fridays, or attending awareness events can provide purpose and connection.

Gr8ter’s Commitment to Recovery

At Gr8ter, we are dedicated to empowering people to overcome mental health struggles. Whether it’s through our future peer support programs or by participating in Trail Fridays and awareness events, you’ll find a community committed to walking alongside you on your recovery journey.

Take the next step toward mental health recovery by exploring our programs and events. You are stronger than you think, and together, we are Gr8ter.