Support
Groups
One of the most effective ways of
dealing with depression and other mental illnesses is by building a
strong support system for yourself. These groups provide hope, support,
and help to better educate and inform yourself about mental illness.
The groups offer peer support, videos, guest speakers, discussion, etc.
The overall goal is to enhance the general well-being
of members, to
improve their quality of life, to empower them to speak for themselves,
and to enable them to work more effectively with health professionals,
agencies and groups in the community.
The following groups are
available through the Canadian Mental Health Association,
Fredericton/Oromocto Region, Inc:
Depression
Support Group
Support group for people who have
been clinically diagnosed with Depression or Manic
Depression (Bipolar). Pre-registration is required
prior to attending the meeting. Meetings will be
twice a month from 7:00 pm
until 8:30 pm. Please call ahead for location. Contact Us
Meeting Dates:
1st
and 3rd Wednesday of the month
@ 7:00
January 6 - Dr. Bhargava will be the guest speaker
(Dr. Bhargava is a psychiatrist at the Fredericton
Mental Health Centre).
This session
is open to anyone interested in depression.
January 20 Meeting cancelled due to weather
conditions
February 3
February 17
March 3
March 17
Friends and Family of the Mentally Ill
Support Group
A support group for
families or friends of a person with a mental illness. The group meets the
twice a month. There
are no meetings held during the summer months or on
holiday Mondays. Meetings will be held in the R.E.A.C.H.
Activity
Room
on
the
ground
floor
of
the
Victoria Health Center -
65
Brunswick
St.
The group meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month at 7:30pm.
Meetings will be held in the R.E.A.C.H. Activity Room on the ground floor of the
Victoria Health Center - 65
Brunswick St.
The Friends and Family Support Group is due to start
meetings again after the summer break.
Dates:
January 11
January 25 Guest speaker - Donna Chauvin,
pharmacist
February 8
February 22 - Meeting will be held at 7:00p instead
of 7:30p. Will be watching the movie 'Canvas' - a
family's journey with mental illness.
March 8 - Guest
speaker will be Jean McBrine from the Canadian
Mental Health Association Fredericton/Oromocto
branch. Her topic will be 'Suicide Awareness'
March 22
Contact Us
Suicide
Bereavement Support Group
For persons who have suffered a loss due to suicide. Six week
programs are offers throughout the year based on need. Information and
support are available by calling or emailing the Canadian Mental Health
Association Fredericton/Oromocto Region, Inc. office.
There is a
4-week Suicide Bereavement Session which will start
on Oct. 8, 2009 at 7:00 and will be held here in
Fredericton. This course is offered to persons
who have lost someone through suicide.
Please
contact us if you wish more information or if you
would like to come to this session.
