A
self-help support group for mental health carers
When someone close to you becomes mentally ill it is
often traumatic, difficult to understand, hard to discuss, and can mean major adjustments to family life, finances and social
activities
About Us we are a voluntary self-help group, all our members are mental health carers
or ex-carers, we offer advice, support and understanding, we support 'fellow carers' and campaign on behalf of mental health issues, based
in Derbyshire we hold meetings and support groups throughout the region.
Do you need advice and support?
Are things getting too much for you?
Do you need someone to talk to
who understands?
Caring can be hard join us!
Lack of
knowledge, negative media hype and stigma still surround mental illness.
Schizophrenic, psychotic, manic depressive
Are words which can evoke fear and shame into sufferer's and carers
alike.
Our Groups
We hold two types of meetings Forums where we discuss business, invite speakers,
and try to influence policies on mental health issues. One group meets in North Derbyshire (Chesterfield) the
other in South Derbyshire (Derby).
If
you feel strongly about mental health services we can offer you a voice, as we are strategically involved as consultants in
the planning and delivery of these services.
North Derbyshire Forum (Chesterfield) The Friends Meeting House, 27 Ashgate
Rd, S40 4AG
Meets last Wednesday of every month 10am - 1pm
Tel: 01629 584402 or 01629 581251 or 01246 220686 or 07876 524473
South
Derbyshire Forum (Derby) DCAP, Ground Floor, St Peters House, Gower St, DE1
1SB
Meets 3rd Friday of every month 11.30am
- 2pm
Tel: 07731 554300 or
07773 862329
A free
buffet lunch is provided, and travel expenses paid.
Stressbusters and other support groups are where we share problems, support one another and at some groups
offer free relaxation techniques, administered by professional therapists.
From Our Experience
Self-help groups do make a difference!
Mental health
problems are 24 hours a day!
Carers own health can suffer!
The burden of responsibilty can sometimes be too much!
Life can be very lonely when 'on duty' all the time!
