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
Tuesdays
and Fridays 2.00pm - 4.00 pm, Support, exercise and
friendship.
Russell
Street Hall
Cost: £1.50
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.
Yoga for Women
Create
an Oasis of Calm in your
daily life. Thursdays 2.00pm -3.00 pm - Moat Centre
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
Cost:
£ 1
The Women's Group
Support
group & drop in for women
Thursdays
10.00am - 12.00noon - Moat Centre
Cost: FREE
(creche spaces available)
Kidney Support Group
Monthly
meetings - Campaign and Support Group to improve local
hospital services to include a Dialysis Unit.
Stop Smoking Groups
Seven
week support groups to help stop smoking.................for
good!
The Garden Crew
Offering
a peaceful place for outdoor relaxation and getting
in touch with nature.
The
Lunch and Social Club
Russell
Street Hall
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
