Central Coast Mental Health Week Events

ARAFMI on the central coast of NSW is holding 2 special events for Mental Health Week in October.

Mental health carers ARAFMI – WALK OF PRIDE

Mental health carers ARAFMI on the Central Coast would like to invite everyone to our third annual “Walk of Pride” to be held in Gosford in October – mental health month. This idea originated in ARAFMI in Newcastle and is now a successful annual event in several areas around the country.

Mental health carers ARAFMI has been on the Central Coast for 35+ years. It is an organisation that provides a range of services from support groups, to education programs, young carers services and consumer programs. Pick up a brochure here or ring ARAFMI on 43694233.

All services are provided free to carers and their families.
Why a walk of pride?

• To bring carers, consumers, workers and the general community together.
• To show all that there is no great divide between “us and them”,
• To show that we are all in this together, supporting each other.
• To openly challenge the stigma that still surrounds Mental illness.
• To reduce the shame and blame that create barriers to seeking care.

If you are interested in joining this event or getting more information please ring Mental health carers ARAFMI on 43694233

Yakkalla Open Day

You are warmly invited to the Yakkalla open day.

Yakkalla is a social and recreation program based in Bateau Bay for people whose lives are affected by mental health issues. It is run in a very successful and long lasting partnership between Mental Health Carers ARAFMI and Central Coast Health.

Mental Health Carers ARAFMI is a registered charity to provide support for families and friends of those affected by mental illness. It has been on the Central Coast for 33 years.

As part of Mental health month and during carers week 2011, Yakkalla is having an open day to showcase itself to the community. You are invited to the Yakkalla site at  6 Community Road, Bateau Bay on Wednesday, October the 19th 2011 from 10-2pm. There will be a smorgasbord of activities to watch or join in, staff to chat to and refreshments available. Take this opportunity to come a see Yakkalla and what it has to offer.

For more information contact Mental Health ARAFMI on 43694233, or Yakkalla on 43343666, or our website at www.ccarafmi.org.au.