Harbor and Lanterman Regional Centers have just completed a one year grant to provide the Get Fit! Program, funded through the California Department of Developmental Services, Wellness Program. This exciting,multi-faceted program has educated adult regional center clients in how to maintain a healthy lifestyle that emphasizes exercise and nutrition. Aimed at improving health and reducing the risks of developing chronic health problems, this innovative project provided education on healthy lifestyles to clients and their service providers in independent & supported living services, day activities, and group homes. Regional center counselors have helped participating clients incorporate fitness-related objectives into their Individual Program Plans.

Visit our Get Fit Webpage! to try out some health and fitness tips and tools.

The program also developed a cookbook that integrates healthy menus, budget-conscious planning, shopping, and safe food handling and storage practices, which is now being used by clients in the program, and is now being prepard for distribution to regional centers and programs throughout the state.