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Everything got too much for me this year and I ended up having a breakdown in May. I have depression and anxiety, and have had chronic alcohol addiction for the last five years. I ended up in rehab, and that’s when my aunty gave me information about Uniting Communities’ New Roads program.
Now I attend weekly recovery and relapse prevention group sessions through New Roads, and I look forward to going every week. It’s hard for me to go into new situations, but the people in the group have
IN THE RELAPSE PREVENTION SUPPORT GROUPS, CLIENTS LEARN A VARIETY OF PRACTICAL TIPS AND TOOLS ON HOW TO PREVENT RELAPSE. THE GROUP ALSO PROVIDES A VALUABLE ‘MUTUAL AID’ FUNCTION AS CLIENTS LEARN FROM EACH OTHER AND REALISE THAT THEY ARE NOT ALONE IN THE PROBLEMS THEY FACE.
been fabulous and make me feel like what I’m going through is normal.
It can be pretty lonely having depression and anxiety, but with New Roads I feel like I’m not the only one. I’ve found common ground with other people in the group and we all share our stories.
The counsellors are fantastic – they give us plenty of support, whether it’s giving ideas on how to cope – like breathing, learning boundaries or setting goals for the next week – or just listening. They’re really approachable and have a great sense of humour, too.
New Roads has helped me reconnect with my children as well. When I was drinking they wouldn’t want to spend time with me – I was a horrible person. Since I’ve been doing the program, my relationship with the kids has improved – we spend time together and talk and have a laugh.
The best thing about New Roads is the encouragement and support. It’s safe, there are no expectations and it makes me feel like I will be okay.
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