Supporting Families in Mental Illness, SF Central Otago, New Zealand » linda

Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week

linda — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:49:19 +0000

Our two main events for Mental Health Awareness Week were very successful with over 50 people participating in the walk along the Rail Trail.

Our speaker was extremely well received – she was very brave sharing her experiences with others. She had some really good suggestions for keeping well strategies – and she reinforced the idea of face the fear and do it anyway. One of the attendees did exactly that when he had to give a speech the next week. Great stuff!

Sunshine Support Group Recent Activities

linda — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:35:44 +0000

During the winter months the group members have been working on a Wearable Arts project. Each member has sewn either some clothing or an accessory. We were very fortunate to have had lots of material donated by the local Salvation Army and with expert input from two “good” sewers from the community almost all members succeeded in producing at least one item – some made as many as three items.

Sunshine Support Group

linda — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:43:44 +0000

Activity Based Support

The Sunshine Support Group is an activity based support group for people with present or past mental health issues and their family members.

People can self refer to the group or be referred by their doctor or the Mental Health Team.

The group has a positive focus and aims to assist members on their journey of recovery. This can be achieved through participation and sharing in group activities.

Membership of the group is free and voluntary with people belonging to the group for as long as they choose.