For carers of a person with a mental health condition or drug &/or alcohol challenges
Social Connection for YOU
Being a new carer can come with many challenges, including giving up your working and social life. This can be very isolating and difficult for people, especially if you used to have a very active social life. We recognise carers are sacrificing a lot to care for their loved one and may need some help re-engaging in their social life or finding new social connections. If you feel like you’ve lost social connection or would like to link in with people who are going through similar situations here are some links that may be helpful for you.
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After Hours Carers Group (for those who are carers of people with mental health and/or AOD concerns) - this free peer support group meets weekly and follows the Smart Recovery Model.
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Carer Gateway – this national website is a great starting point for gaining information about emotional, practical and financial support for carers. They also have peer support groups to enable carers to meet with other carers in their local community.
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This Facebook based group is a great source of local information for carers – building community through peer support.
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Connecting2Community – for help with general social connection or goal setting
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Head to Health has some fantastic resources on their website with peer support forums to choose from.
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