http://www.sfcentral.org.nz Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:54:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en SUNSHINE SUPPORT GROUP PROGRAMME 2010   18 January Artsenta Visit - Printmaking A 25 January Visit to Pinder’s Pond, Roxburgh S 1 February Garden (treasure hunt & walk from gate) am/ Making pickles, jams, etc. pm Ex Ed 8 February Budget Advice am/Speaker - Children’s Author pm Ed 15 February Trip to Butcher’s Dam –picnic and walk on Flat Top S 22 February Artsenta Visit – Bone carving and ... http://www.sfcentral.org.nz/sunshine-support-group-programme 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 - ... http://www.sfcentral.org.nz/celebrating-mental-health-awareness-week 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 ... http://www.sfcentral.org.nz/sunshine-support-group-recent-activities Events in Central Otago for this week Mental Health Awareness Week include:  Monday 5 October starting at 10.00 am "Walk with Us" - a walk of approximately 8 kms along the Rail Trail (starting at Trail Journeys) from Clyde to Alexandra finishing at Central Stories.Bring along your friends and children - ... http://www.sfcentral.org.nz/mental-health-awareness-week-5-11-october-2009 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 ... http://www.sfcentral.org.nz/sunshine-support-group Activity Based Support The Cromwell 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 ... http://www.sfcentral.org.nz/cromwell-support-group For people with present or past depression Support Group The Depression Support Group is a support group based in Alexandra for people with present or past depression and their family members. (Family members - could be spouses, partners, work mates, friends, etc.) You do not need a referral to this group and you ... http://www.sfcentral.org.nz/depression-support-group Wednesdays 1pm - 3pm Are times for discussions or sharing stories / problems and finishing work started at the Sunshine Support Group on a Monday. Other times there may be a guest speaker or continuation of a previous workshop. Group staff will be available for you to seek help with advocacy and ... http://www.sfcentral.org.nz/sf-central-otago-drop-in-days Schizophrenia Fellowship has makeover and steps out as Supporting Families in Mental Illness "We are pleased to announce that from today (1 July ’09), Schizophrenia Fellowship New Zealand will be known as Supporting Families in Mental Illness New Zealand (Supporting Families)," said Florence Leota, Chief Executive. Supporting Families was established over 30 ... http://www.sfcentral.org.nz/schizophrenia-fellowship-makeover