Caithness CWS - Community - Health & Welfare - Mental Health Support Group Caithness

Mental Health Support Group

Caithness

Ms Linda Sinclair Chairperson
01955 605264

Ms Mhairi MacLeod Secretary
01955 606915

Stepping Stones - Thurso
01847 892177

New extension work progressing well - 24 May 2002

The Haven in Wick

CAITHNESS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP

Stepping Stones
The new centre in Thurso was officially opened by Robert MacLennan MP this week although it has been operating since February.

INTERSTED CALL RAE CENTRE MANAGER ON 01847892177

WHO ARE WE?

The Caithness Mental Health Support Group is a voluntary non-profit making organisation. The group runs two centres – one in Wick (The Haven) and one in Thurso (Stepping Stones).

AIMS

The aim of the centres is to provide a balance of activities, support and understanding in relaxed surroundings, which will encourage an increase in confidence and self-esteem of the members.

Social, educational and leisure activities will be provided either in groups or individually.

All staff will treat information and discussions in a confidential manner.

MEMBERS
Part of the Support Group’s function is to encourage an understanding of Mental Illness and the promotion of Mental Health. We can also provide a range of information about other organisations who can offer help.

Come along and meet us, have some refreshments and offer any suggestions you may have.

A strong emphasis is placed on personal choice and members are encouraged to participate in decision making and the development of the centre.

Caithness Mental Health Support group is funded by the Scottish Office in conjunction with Highland Regional Council’s Social Work Department and is a recognised by the Inland Revenue as a charity.

Thurso

In Thurso we are situated within:
Stepping Stones
A New Centre

What is provided?

Tea, Coffee, Snacks, Music, TV, Video, magazines, Arts, crafts, Darts, Snooker and Board Games.

Opening Times:
Due to funding from Comic Relief
The centre is opening longer
Times are as follows
Monday 10.30-4.30
Tuesday 1.00-7.00
Wednesday 10.30-4.30
Thursday 10.30-4.30
Friday 1.00-7.00
Saturday 11.00-4.30
Sunday 11.00-4.30

If you would like further information please telephone Thurso 01955 892177.

Wick
The groups centre in Wick is called The Haven.

WHAT IS THE HAVEN?

The Haven is a Drop-in-Centre and community resource for people who are experiencing isolation, loneliness and boredom as a result of mental ill health and stress related problems. Friends and family requiring information and support are equally welcome.

WHAT IS PROVIDED?

Café Area
Tea, coffee, soft drinks, soup, snacks.

Lounge Area
Comfortable seating, music, books, magazines, meeting and discussion area, TV, video.

Crafts Area
Groupwork, arts, crafts, card and board games.

Quiet Rooms
Shower Rooms

Utility Room
Washing machine, Tumble Drier.

Information Bureau
Leaflets, self-help groups, information about obtaining professional help and information about benefits.

Discussion Groups
Members requests and requirements.

OPENING HOURS

Monday         10.30 – 4.30
Tuesday          2.00 – 8.00
Wednesday 10.30 – 4.30
Thursday       10.30 – 4.30
Friday            10.30 – 4.30
Saturday       11.00 – 4.30
Sunday          11.00 – 4.30