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Young Carers PATS-Paying Attention to Self program

Submitted by jesssayers on 20 June 2011

PATS is an interactive meeting group that helps provide support and information for Young Carers who are caring for a parent or relative that is effected by a mental health issue.
This program is for young carers
14-18 yrs
whose parents or relative has a mental health difficulty.
In the group you will:

  • Share a meal
  • Have some timeout and fun activities
  • Meet other young people who have a parent or sibling with mental health difficulties
  • Learn about mental health and illness
  • Share coping strategies
  • End of group outing/celebration (the group will decide on the activity)

Thr program will run for 8 weeks starting Tuesday August 16th 4.30-6.30pm at Northland Youth Centre. Transport can be arranged if needed
Contact Michael on 9495 2526
LAST DAY FOR REGISTRATION IS
FRIDAY JULY 15TH