Support groups in Adelaide?

shyboy1 · Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2004 12:07 pm Post subject: Support groups in Adelaide?

Anyone out there help me?

funnyman · Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2004 4:44 am Post subject: Yes!!!!

Hey there,
Try 'Connect' I am involved with this group. They have helped me heaps. Call Liz on 08 8221 5166 Embarassed

annie · Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2004 12:22 pm Post subject:

Hi Shyboy,

Below is some information that might be helpful to you:-

Panic Anxiety Disorder Association Inc.

Telephone: 08 8227 1044
Fax: 08 8227 1266
Address: PO Box 83, Fullarton, SA 5063
Contact Person: Liz Mumford, Coordinator
Email: pada@charlot.net.au
Website: www.panicanxietydisorder.org.au

The Panic Anxiety Disorder Association Inc. (PADA Inc.) was incorporated in South Australia in June 1987. We are a consumer organisation representing people who have an anxiety disorder. PADA relies on grants, membership, donations, and the assistance of dedicated volunteers, to provide a number of services to anxiety sufferers and their families/carers. These services include:
• Information services, including community talks
• Anxiety Management Programs
• Advocacy
• Referral to anxiety disorder specialists
• Sale of books, tapes & videos
Members also receive additional benefits including: monthly newsletter, discount on all services and telephone support.

Good luck!

annie Smile

shyboy1 · Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2004 1:57 am Post subject: Re: Yes!!!!

funnyman · Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2004 5:06 am Post subject:

Connect run workshops which help you deal with SP. They also have a support group, we like to call skills group. Connect is run by volunteers who are dealing with sp themselves or have done in the past. They understand! Call on thursday between 10.30 and 2 ask for Liz. Just tell her that you heard about connect on this site and you would like to know more. She is easy to talk to.
hope this info helps!!

shyboy1 · Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2004 8:25 am Post subject:

Hey funnyman, have you found an improvement in your life since seeking the help of 'connect'? What have you done so far? I am about to join.

funnyman · Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2004 5:48 am Post subject:

Its been a huge help to me. Its great to talk with people who understand. I have been doing volunteer work for a long time now and it has helped me alot. My main problem with sp is work and I feel ready now to take on any job that comes my way. Connect has played a part in the improvement of my confidence.

shyboy1 · Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2004 10:25 pm Post subject:

That sounds very promising. I have just paid to join up. Do they offer many social activities?

funnyman · Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2004 6:05 am Post subject:

Yes, you will need to ring to find out about them.

shyboy1 · Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 10:39 pm Post subject:

Do they send you information when you join up? sorry, i know i should call buy i'm scared. *hides* Embarassed