Group Programs

The group program aims to empower, inform and help young people feel good about themselves and recover from their mental health issues by assisting them to work on their personal goals and enhance their strengths. The group program provides support, relevant discussions and a wide range of meaningful, challenging and fun activities in a supportive peer group environment.

The group programs allow people with similar mental health issues to find out they are not alone. Being involved in the group programs provides young people with an opportunity to get support, start doing things, learn how to deal with problems and have fun.

Case managers can arrange for young people to join the Group Programs at any time, but they are not compulsory. They are for young people who are ready for them, and who will be able to benefit from being in such an environment. Groups will give the opportunity to work on personal issues such as lack of confidence, low self-esteem, being angry, or being anxious about mixing with other people.

The groups are lead by people who are very experienced in helping young people to help each other. The groups are small in size, (usually four to eight people) and they meet once a week for one or two hours. They are run during the day or early evening on weekdays.

There are lots of different types of groups to choose from and they include:

• vocational groups focusing on school, study and work
• groups which focus on better health such as physical fitness, reducing drug use and stress management.
• social and leisure groups which help you to connect with other people
• groups which focus on learning more about yourself such as outdoor adventure and music
• groups which help you to become more independent
• groups which help you learn to manage problems such as anxiety and illness

Case Managers can refer clients to Group Programs at any time.