Children's Intervention Program 
Location:
Concord YMCA
15 North State Street
Concord, NH
Office:
36 Pleasant St
Concord, NH 03301
Contact:
PO Box 2032
Concord, NH 03302-2032
p. 603 226-7505 x3217
Hours:
8:00 – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Director's Name:
Eric Marsh
- A Health Mentor, a certified personal fitness trainer, who offers motivation and wellness education during weekly meetings with consumers
- A free one-year membership to the Concord YMCA
- Advice from a nutritionist
- Health consultations with nurses
- The opportunity to attend group celebrations
- Rewards for achieving fitness objectives
- Opportunity to participate in martial arts training provided by Bodyworks Martial Arts Center
- Educational materials on exercise and healthy eating
* Half of study participants receive services listed above
Clients are NOT eligible to participate if any of the following apply
- Residing in a nursing home OR group home
- Terminal physical illness expected to result in death within one year
- Diagnosis of dementia or significant cognitive impairment as indicated by a MMSE score < 24
- Diagnosis of psychiatric disorder secondary to a medical condition
- Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant within the next 18 months
- Unable to walk a city block (400 meters)
- Lost 10% of body weight in last 6 months & BMI is under 30.
For more information, please contact please contact Eric Marsh at 603-226-7505 x3217.
- Statistics
- The InShape Program is designed to serve 130 participants during the grant award period.
- There are 4 health mentors, 1 nutritionist and 6 nurses involved in the program
- Typical gym memberships average around $50 per month, and personal training sessions often cost $50 or more. All members of the In SHAPE study have access to the YMCA at no cost, and half also have access to a dietician and a personal trainer free-of-charge.
- Calendar (Info to follow)
- News/Current Information
- Studies have shown that people with a severe mental illness (SMI) have a life expectancy that is approximately 10-25 years shorter than the general population. While experts say that diet and exercise are critical components of a healthy lifestyle, people with SMI may have more difficulty adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors than people without a mental illness. Mental health programs primarily focus on psychiatric treatment. Few emphasize the importance of physical fitness programs in improving consumers’ overall health. The new “In SHAPE” program has set out to change that.
- Intake Packet/forms are available from any Riverbend staff member.
- Links to other InShape Information
