Anxiety/Depression Program
Support,
education and relapse prevention strategies for individuals living with
anxiety and/or depression
Welcome To The Anxiety/Depression Program
This is a facilitated support, skills development and maintenance group
for individuals living with anxiety and/or depression.
As a group participant you will be asked to agree to maintain the
confidentiality of other participants by not discussing what is said in
group outside the group context. In this way a safe supportive and
respectful atmosphere is maintained for everyone. You will also be
asked to commit yourself to making group attendance a priority and
scheduling other appointments around group time.
Group participation is entirely voluntary and you have the right to
refuse this service.
Who Qualifies For This Program?
Individuals living in the Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows area who are over
the age of 18 and who are experiencing anxiety and/or depression, qualify
for this program.
How Much Does This Program Cost?
The service is provided at no cost to individuals living in Maple Ridge
or Pitt Meadows who are experiencing anxiety and/or depression.
What Can You Expect?
Above all, you can expect a safe supportive group environment in which
all participants treat each other with dignity, caring and acceptance,
despite individual differences.
You can expect to learn:
Sessions
We meet weekly, for two hours in the
Board Room of Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services.
The groups are small (8 to 12 individuals maximum), relaxed and informal.
We understand that coming into a group can be unnerving, so we want you
to know that there is no pressure to actively participate. If you make
the commitment to attend on a regular basis, eventually you will be
comfortable enough to become more involved. There is no limit on the
number of sessions you can attend for maintenance and support.
Funding
The Anxiety/Depression Program is funded by the Ministry of Health
Services.
