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 whanau 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
CUMI is a five week course focusing on information about mental illness and "life enhancement skills" to assist children in dealing with the impact of mental illness in their family environment. This programme is intended for primary school aged children aged 6-12 years.
TERM 3
Tue 8 Aug - 5 Sep = 6-9yrs
Thu 10 Aug - 7 Sep = 10-12yrs
TERM 4
Tue 24 Oct - 21 Nov = 6-9yrs
Thu 26 Oct - 23 Nov = 10-12yrs
For more information or registration call Able Dunedin 455 5973
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 19 July 2017
Able Dunedin Office
5.30pm - 7.00pm
RSVP: 17 July 2017
PH: 455 5973
Eating Support DVD and group discussion
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
Thursday 10 Aug 2017
Guest Speakers:
Professor David Bilkey
Department of Psychology, University of Otago
Able Dunedin Office
6.30pm - 8.30pm
RSVP: 7 August 2017
PH: 455 5973
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 Otago office.
A field worker will be present at the Community Link office (33 Gala Street, Invercargill) from 9am to 1pm on Mondays and Fridays. If you wish to see the field worker, please contact the receptionist at Community Link on (0800) 559 009 to make an appointment.
Meets third Wednesday of the month at Southland Community House, 46 Kelvin Street Invercargill from 1pm - 3pm.
Meets once a month at the Postmaster Bakery cafe, 166 Palmerston St Riverton from 2pm – 3.30pm.
Meets third Wednesday of the month from 12.30pm – 2.30pm (contact Joanne on 021 071 8638 regarding venue).
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 2nd Thursday 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.