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 do not need to be under the Mental Health Team either. Just come along to our meetings.

The group has a positive focus and aims to assist members on their journey of recovery or to stay well. Peer support has a major part to play in this as well as a positive and active approach .

Membership is free and voluntary with members belonging for as long as they choose.

Members Benefits

• A chance to belong to an ongoing support group (peer support)
• Learn to identify your triggers and strategies to deal with these
• Opportunities to hear educational speakers and take part in workshops
• Try out different forms of relaxation and physical activities
• Investigate alternative ways of working through depression
• Learn ways to support a depressed family member
• Support to develop personal goals and ways of working towards achieving them