ASSOCIATION TO SUPPORT RELATIVES AND OTHER CARE-GIVERS OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL DISORDERS
When a family member gets mentally ill, the lives of their relatives are changed in many ways.
OUR FORMS OF ACTIVITY
- Support and counselling by telephone. It’s also possible to call anonymously.
- Individual discussion with relatives by appointment.
- Peer support groups and volunteer-based activities.
- Information on mental illnesses for relatives.
- Themed events with various themes and other study occasions.
- Rehabilitation and recreation activities.
- Cooperation with other local organizations in the mental health sector.
WHAT CAN HELP YOU TO GET THROUGH?
- Acquiring information.
- Accepting your own feelings.
- Positive thinking.
- Hobbies.
- Recognizing your own limits.
- Taking care of your well-being.
- Discussions with friends and peers.
- Asking professionals for help.
TOGETHER WE ARE MORE
- Newsletter twice a year.
- “Labyrintti” membership bulletin four times a year.
- You can take initiatives.
- You can attend our official meetings twice a year.