From Recovery to Discovery

The "From Recovery to Discovery" Mental Health Peer Support Group - Halifax

TODAY, May 21st, 6:30 pm

Meetings

Every Thursday Evening

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Community Room
Atlantic Superstore – Barrington Street

1075 Barrington Street

Halifax, Nova Scotia 

Plenty of free parking!

The Atlantic Superstore – Barrington Street is on the 3, 7, 9, and 41 Metro Transit bus routes.

The From Recovery to Discovery Mental Health Peer Support Group is open to anyone affected by any type of mental illness, and this includes family members and friends.

Free!

Thursday, May 21st, 2015, 6:30 pm

The Mental Health Coalition of Nova Scotia: Its Record and Its Possibilities

with

Ian Johnson

Ian will be sharing the following information about the Mental Health Coalition of Nova Scotia:

• its vision, mission, and guiding principles;
• how it was established;
• what it has done over the past seven years;
• who has been involved;
• where it seems to be heading;
• what have been its strengths and limitations.

He will also be exploring how folks can get more involved, as well as seeking feedback on additional work that people think the Mental Health Coalition of Nova Scotia should be doing.

About Ian Johnson

Ian has been working with the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees (NSGEU) as a Servicing Coordinator/Policy Analyst for nineteen years. In this role, he has served as the Facilitator for the Organizing Committee of the Mental Health Coalition since it was first established. As a result, he has been involved with almost every activity or initiative of the Coalition. In addition, he is the Vice-Chairperson of the Nova Scotia Citizens’ Health Care Network, and he is also a member of the Community Advocates Network.

Photograph courtesy of Ian Johnson

Thursday, May 28th, 2015, 6:30 pm

Music, Poetry, and Mental Health – Part 7

And the From Recovery to Discovery Mental Health Peer Support Group’s Spring Celebration!

Everyone Welcome!

The From Recovery to Discovery Mental Health Peer Support Group invites everyone to participate in a fun evening of music, poetry, and mental health (the sixth session of this popular series was held on October 30th, 2014). If you play a musical instrument, be sure to bring it with you! Bring your singing voice as well! Spoken word poetry is also most welcome! If you do not play an instrument, sing, or perform spoken word poetry, there will be no pressure for you to participate, just sit back and enjoy!

This meeting will also be the From Recovery to Discovery Mental Health Peer Support Group’s celebration of spring. Pizza and refreshments will be provided at no cost to you.

Photo credit

About the From Recovery to Discovery (FR2D) Mental Health Peer Support Group

The FR2D Mental Health Peer Support Group is special because it moves beyond the expectation of simply existing with minimal symptoms of mental illness. Our message is that we all have the opportunity to manifest our strengths, to recover a sense of empowerment, and to live with meaning and purpose. Through the mutual sharing of our own wisdom and experience, we are reminded to reach for hope and fulfillment in our lives, and to help one another realize our potential.

The FR2D Mental Health Peer Support Group is open to anyone affected by any type of mental illness, and this includes family members and friends. The format generally involves an interactive presentation on topics of interest to the group in the first hour, and a group discussion during the second hour. To download the FR2D Mental Health Peer Support Group's meeting flyer (PDF), please click here. If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact:

Todd MacMillan, Resource Advisor, Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia, by phoning 902-465-2601 (toll free 1-800-465-2601) or sending an email to toddmacmillan@bellaliant.com, or

Lisa Corra, Peer Support Facilitator, Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia, by sending an email tossns@bellaliant.com