Helping people with mental illness and their families and whānau get the most out of life.
able provides various support groups, located throughout Otago, Southland, Central Otago and Waitaki. Support Groups give families and whānau the opportunity to make friends, share information, share stories, listen, have fun, and to be just you.
For more information on any of these groups, please get in touch
Is focused on providing support and information to people with a loved one suffering from an eating disorder.
Coming together to discuss experiences, share ideas and develop strategies for coping, the Eating Disorder Group offers a way to connect with those dealing with similar issues.
NEXT MEETING
Wednesday 21 November 2018
Able Dunedin Office
5.30pm - 7.00pm
This is the final meeting for 2018
Pot Luck Dinner and a discussion on next years plans
RSVP: Monday 19 Nov 2018
PH: 455 5973
able regularly organises speakers and discussion events on a range of mental health topics and issues for people who have a family member with mental illness. These meetings also offer people a chance to share experiences and build support networks.
NEXT MEETING
Wednesday 5 December 2018
TOPIC: Medications used in mental health
Guest Speaker: Marleen Van Oeveren - Clinical Pharmacist
Able Dunedin Office
6.30pm - 8.30pm
An informal group for people of all ages, the Weekly Walking Group offers gentle exercise, friendship and conversation for those with a family member with mental illness.
Leaving from the able Dunedin office.
Meets once a month at the Postmaster Bakery cafe, 166 Palmerston St Riverton from 2pm – 3.30pm.
Share and Care group would like to extend a warm and welcoming invitation to join us once a month at Supporting Families. We meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month at Community House, 46 Kelvin Street, Invercargill, with a shared lunch (finger food) starting at 12 o’clock. So the invitation is to come along, enjoy, relax and the opportunity to be part of an awesome group.
These evenings offer an opportunity for families and those suffering from mental illness to find out what other people had experienced and the support they can receive.