Working
with the Community to improve Health & Wellbeing
MENTAL
HEALTH & WELLBEING
The
focus of this programme is on prevention by building
strong social networks and offering opportunities
for better access to services such as counselling,
complementary therapies and stress management . One
to one support, group support and courses are available.
There will be an extensive programme of activities
to encourage positive mental health attitudes.
The
Healthy Living Initiative supports:
Bute Stroke
Support Group
Mondays
2.00pm 3.30pm
Thursdays
2.00pm - 4.00 pm
Support,
exercise and friendship.
The Moat
Centre, Stuart Street, Rothesay.
Cost: £1.00
Allies in Change for
Mental Health Services on Bute
Campaign
to improve service provision on Bute and transport
to Argyll & Bute Hospital of mentally ill patients
and other campaigns to remove stigmas.
Health & Wellbeing
Groups (Exercise)
Exercise
and relaxation for the elderly
Foley Court - Thursdays
- 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Ferfadd
Court - Mondays - 1.00pm -
3.00pm
Cost: FREE
Fit
For Life
Health
Topics, Exercise and Relaxation are all part of this
programme. If you are a couch potato, but would
like to improve on your lifestyle, then ask your GP
or health professional for a referral to this group.
Thursdays
10.00am - 11.00am
Cost:
£ 2.00
Stop Smoking Groups
Every
Thursday there is a free support group to help stop
smoking.................for good!
7.00pm -
7.30pm
The Garden Crew
Offering
a peaceful place for outdoor relaxation and getting
in touch with nature.
The
Lunch and Social Club
The
Moat Centre
On
Mondays and Wednesdays 12.00 - 2.00 pm
Enjoy a
healthy 2 course meal including fruit, tea or coffee.
You can chose to stay on for entertainment or activities