Drawing by Jillian McClennan

8/13/2011

ISSUE #43 cont'd -- Announcement #3

WESTCOAST MENTAL
HEALTH NETWORK (WCMHN)
PEER SUPPORT GROUPS

An update from WestCoast Mental Health Network about some of the services they are offering. They have several Peer Support Groups. Check out the link below for more information.

http://www.wcmhn.org/support-groups-wcmhn.pdf

The groups they have are:

CULTURAL ARTS GROUP
attending different kinds of shows, nature walks, craft classes

MEN'S GROUP
watching movies, going for walks, community dinners

LATIN AMERICAN GROUP
cultural events, walks, Spanish food, learning about health & wellness

YOGA GROUP
increase strength, relieve stress, anxiety, depression, physical pain. no experience needed. poses can be adapted

EXPRESSIVE ARTS GROUP
various art & craft activities to develop creativity. materials & if desired, instruction provided. no experience necessary

BOOK & FILM CLUB
stimulating discussions about books & movies. snack afterwards

CONVERSATION CLUB
discussing such topics as relationships, philosophy, politics, current events, religion, sports, fishing, bicycling, the mental health system, medication, holistic alternatives, human rights

CO-ED VOLLEYBALL/BADMINTON GROUP
no experience necessary

SHAKTI GROUP
women with a South Asian background. go to cultural events, walks, have snacks, learn about health & wellness

WOMEN'S GROUP
attend cultural events, movies, theatrical performances. participate in activities such as getting facials and manicures

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