ARAFMI Tasmania

An Association of Friends and Relatives of the Mentally Ill (Tasmania) Incorporated

Support Group Meetings

Family Support Group - Hobart

We provide regular meetings for the family and friends of people with mental illness. Sometimes we have guest speakers and we always have time for a discussion over a cuppa. We provide support, information, skills education and training. Everyone is welcome, no need to book. We meet at No. 3 Bowen Road, Moonah, on the second Thursday of each month at 7.00pm (except Jan).

Contact ARAFMI South on 6228 7448 Email south@arafmitas.org.au

 

HOT (Helping Ourselves Together) - Hobart

 

We also provide a Support Group for people experiencing Mental Illness and/or emotional difficulties. Our group is called “HOT” (Helping Ourselves Together) and meets every third Wednesday evening each month at 7.00pm, 3 Bowen Road, Moonah.

The group goals are mutual support, fun, social interaction, learning and sharing. Activities include ‘check-in’, weekend activities, BBQs, picnics, movies, evening coffee, walks, and interaction with other groups, guest speakers, and ‘check-out’. Anyone is very welcome.

Contact ARAFMI South on 6228 7448 Email south@arafmitas.org.au

 

Bereaved by Suicide Peer Support Group - Launceston

 

The Bereaved by Suicide Peer Support Group meets the third Wednesday of the month, 7:00pm, at Lifelink Samaritans, Launceston. These meetings may include caring and supportive conversation, information sharing, service recommendations, guest speakers on mental health.

Contact ARAFMI North on 6331 4486 Email north@arafmitas.org.au

 

Bipolar Support Group - Launceston

 

Bipolar Support Group meets on the forth Monday  of each month, 1:00pm – 3pm, at the ARAFMI Centre, 34 Howick St, launceston. These meetings may include caring and supportive conversation, information sharing, service recommendations, guest speakers on mental health.

Contact ARAFMI North on 6331 4486 Email north@arafmitas.org.au

 

ARAFMI Carer Support Session - Launceston

 

Family Support Meetings are on the forth Monday of each month, 7:30pm, at ARAFMI Centre, 34 Howick St. Launceston. These meetings may include caring and supportive conversation, information sharing, service recommendations, guest speakers on mental health, DVD screenings, and supper.

Contact ARAFMI North on 6331 4486 Email north@arafmitas.org.au

 

Thinking Well Support Group - Newstead

 

Thinking Well Depression Support Group meets fortnightly, 7:30pm, at the Emmanuel Centre, 123 Abbott St, Newstead. These meetings may include caring and supportive conversation, information sharing, service recommendations, guest speakers on mental health.

Contact ARAFMI North on 6331 4486 Email north@arafmitas.org.au

 

Regional Groups

 

We have commenced our Regional Support Groups. If you wish to have a meeting or an information seminar in your suburb or town in the south of Tasmania, please phone us. We are particularly interested in supporting rural communities within Southern Tasmania.