escalation of mental health issues and promoting emotional, physical and spiritual well-being -- Highlight the validity and value of peer support as an integral method of service delivery for consumers and carers of mental health services -- Promote peer support services as a cost effective part of the mental health system -- Promote consumer and carer involvement, participation and empowerment
-- For many people living with a mental illness, clinical health services and formal treatment services, while essential, are not the only means of seeking help. The peer support model is intrinsic to mental health and total well-being because it provides affordable and accessible assistance that is not available in any other way. For further information or to download this publication go to www.peersupportvic.org.
Partners in Depression Program -- Do you know, love or care for someone experiencing depression? -- Did you know those who love, care for or support people with depression can experience significant stress and are themselves at greater risk of developing mental health problems? -- Would you be interested in finding out more about a program shown to be effective in supporting the partners, family members and friends of people with depression? The program covers a range of topics including: -----
What is depression Treatments for depression Suicidality and self harm How do you best support someone with depression -- Communication strategies
The program is run by health professionals and provides a forum in which to receive information and ask questions about depression and your support role, with others with similar experiences. Partners in Depression is now available in your local area – register your interest today! Session dates: April 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th & May 6th & 13th (Monday) 10.30 – 1pm Venue: Anglicare (next to Bilton Lodge) 59 Cadbury Rd Claremont Facilitators: Adele Daly, Emma Dillon – Anglicare FMHSS Register your interest: Adele at Anglicare on 62133597 or 0488 770 641 or adele@anglicare-tas.org.au.
‘Succeeding Together’
We are a member of the Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia
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We are funded by the Department of Health and Human Services
1 St John’s Ave, New Town TAS 7008 North (03) 6349 1121 South (03) 6228 7448 North West (03) 6441 5280 Tuesday–Friday: 9am– 2pm 24 hour answering machine
www.mentalhealthcarerstas.org.au