THE Western Trust Recovery College is inviting service users, carers and members of the public, who would like to gain a better understanding of mental health issues, to attend free mental health education workshops.
Registration for the free workshops is essential. Anyone who would like to register or find out more information should come along to one of the enrolment sessions on:
- Tuesday 23rd February 10am-12noon Omagh Library
- Tuesday 23rd February 10am-12noon Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre
- Thursday 25th February 10am-12noon Central Library, Derry
- Thursday 25th February 10am-12noon Melvin Centre, Strabane
- Wednesday 23rd March 2016 10am-12noon at Fermanagh House, Enniskillen.
Carolyn Maxwell, Western Trust Head of Recovery Services said: “Following the success of last year and the excellent feedback received from those who attended, we are pleased to announce an expansion of the Recovery College.
“We are now able to offering new courses across the Trust a total of 45 courses varying from Understanding Stigma or Self Harm to Skills for Attending Meetings and Getting a Good Night’s Sleep.
Catrin Gabriel, Western Trust Consultant Clinical Psychology for Recovery Services explained: “Our education workshops are open to anyone with an interest in mental health issues.
“They aim to help individuals recognise and develop their own personal resilience and resourcefulness, become experts in their own self-care and work towards achieving their goals and ambitions.
“They will help you address obstacles to achieving your goal, offer you opportunities to discover new skills and harness your existing strengths, perhaps by signposting you to useful courses or other sources of support that will also help you grow your support network and reconnect with your community.
“All our workshops are co-designed and co-delivered by individuals with either extensive professional knowledge or knowledge lived through experience of mental health challenges.”
The Recovery College will provide opportunities for those who may wish to volunteer and share their lived experience to benefit others or train as trainers or support workers.
Download the new Spring 2016 Recovery College Prospectus (including registration form) here.
For further information on the Recovery College and the courses available contact Olive Young 028 7138 2963.
If you are in distress or despair counsellors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through Lifeline (0808 808 8000) to listen to you and give you the help and support you need, in confidence.
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