Able Minds facilitates Activity Centres and Groups which are formalised meetings where those with mental distress and/or addiction can come for peer support but also to actively focus on their recovery by learning new life and vocational skills to build self-esteem and confidence.
They are proven groups led by lived experience Coordinators supporting people to reconnect with their community.
See the calendar below for the schedule of activities being run at the Able Minds Dunedin Centre
Able Minds is currently running a reduced programme at the Activity Centre.
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri from 9am - 12.30pm
Wed - Closed
Baking Group
Do you want to learn how to bake or brush up some old skills, meet new people and eat some yummy treats?
Then join us on Monday mornings for our baking group where you can do all of these things in one place! Any skill level welcome.
Variable Activities
Tuesday activities will rotate on a four to five weekly basis depending on the month. These may include; members café, woodwork with Bunnings, community outings, mindfulness meditation and more. For information on these you can contact the activities coordinator or check out the timetable in the reception area at the centre. Closing times on a Tuesday may vary depending on the activity.
Foodshare
Thursday mornings is our Foodshare programme, if you have a desire to give back to and support people in your local community then this may be the thing for you. We receive a delivery of rescued food from Kiwiharvest, this food is then made up in to food parcels and delivered to families who are in need of some short-term support.
This is a very popular activity here at the centre and our members enjoy being a part of the process!
Gardening Group
We have a large vegetable garden and a glasshouse here at Able Minds. If you are a keen gardener, no matter your experience level feel free to join us. Thursday afternoons our gardening group meet to discuss future plans for the garden and decide what we are going to be planting each season, as well as getting out there and getting those green thumbs dirty. The garden is available any day for you to come in and potter around as often as you like.
Cooking & Shared Lunch
Every Friday we have a cooking group and shared lunch. If you would like to learn how to cook or build on the skills you already have then come along and join us in the kitchen. We try to focus on reasonably cheap, healthy and nutritious meals that are easy to make but tasty to eat.
The best part is all sitting down together to eat what we have created!
Baking for Foodshare
Wednesday afternoon we bake for the community.
At times we may hold other activity based workshops on a Wednesday afternoon. Eg. caring for indoor plants, beading, macrame etc
If you need support with an external service (MSD, IRD, etc) or some one on one time to assist with filling in forms, learning a new skill or accessing other services - please come and see our Peer Support navigator at the Dunedin Activity Centre (2 Calder Street) or contact her via email or phone.
See below for the regular activites
Arts Based Programme
We have a flexible 10 week plan involving ideas from the group members and help from local volunteers from within our community. The group members are encouraged to be as involved as they want to be or as much as they feel comfortable. To read more click here
Roxburgh Wellness Group
Are you affected by mental distress or anxieties? Do you feel isolated?
Please join us for comradery, with those who understand, engaging in wellness activities to build confidence and reintegrate into the community.
Every Tuesday 10 am - 2.30 pm
at
"The Cottage" behind the Medical Centre.
(Accessible building)
For more information, please contact Alexandra Team 03 448 9303
See below for the regular groups being held. Please contact us for further information or to join one of the groups.
This group is about connecting while walking with others. Getting out and exercising has a positive effect on our mental health. Walking tracks vary each week, depending on weather. Plans updated on Mondays.
Art & Craft Group
This is a group where people can meet to connect with each other over a creative project. This includes shared group projects and individual projects. A place to connect while doing art, crafts and mural painting.
Peer Group
Shared lunch and connecting with others is on the menu.
A group focusing on wellbeing from a Maori perspective.
Random pop-up groups that are about celebrating St Patricks Day, beading workshops, mental health awareness week or a speaker.
