Carer Support Services.
About Carer Support Services
Our Carer Support Programs are to assist people who are supporting a friend or loved one with mental illness. We offer a number of support options for carers and family members, as well as for the person themselves who is living with a mental illness.
Carer Support Groups
Our online support groups are for carers who are seeking new ways to navigate the challenges created by mental illness
These groups will assist people to:
- Meet other carers and share practical insights and helpful interventions
- Explore strategies for increasing resilience and building a network of support
Carer Counselling
Carers provide valuable support and care to their family members and loved ones. Skylight Mental Health understands that being a carer can be challenging at times.
We offer short-term counselling services for carers who are experiencing difficulties with anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss as a result of their caring role.
To learn more about our Carer Support programs, and to see how else Skylight Mental Health can support you, your family or your carer, phone Skylight Mental Health on (08) 8378 4100 or contact us via email here.
Support Groups
Skylight provides support groups for people with a mental illness, their carers, relatives and friends. These groups assist people to better understand and to cope with the medical, social and economic problems created by mental illness and have a strong educational and peer support component and are very important in assisting people through the recovery journey.
Sanctuary BPD Carers Support Group
For carers of people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), to increase awareness of BPD and recognise challenges. Hear about treatments, share suggestions on how to better engage with loved ones, and be with others experiencing similar journeys.
When: Second Tuesday of each month
Where: 2 Karrayarta Drive, Glenside SA
Next Meeting Details: www.bpd-carers-sanctuary.org
BPD Carers are welcome to join us in-person or on-line
Contact: www.bpd-carers-sanctuary.org/contact-us
info@bpd-carers-sanctuary.org
Care and Share Group
Supports carers of a person with a mental illness as well as to make a difference in the mental health sector.
When: Third Monday of each month, 7pm – 9pm (not Public Holidays)
Where: Skylight Parnangga at Christies Beach
Contact: Terry Oakley
Ph: 0420 786 911
Marion Carers Group
The carer's welfare is the central focus of the group, however, both carers and consumers are welcome. This group meets as a social get-together over a meal at the Marion Sports Club.
When: Bi-monthly on the second Monday of the month
(February, April, June, August, October, December - excluding public holidays)
The meeting time is 6pm arrival for 6:30pm meal
Where: Marion Sports Club, 262 Sturt Road, Marion SA
Contact: Michelle
Ph: 0431 762 400
Mood Disorders Carers Group
Offers help, education and support to those in the role of caring for people with a mood disorder.
When: Fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:30pm (except December and January)
Where: Payneham Community Centre, 374 Payneham Road, Payneham.
Contact: Marcia Johnson Timm
Ph: (08) 8564 1125
