MORAY COMMUNITIES WILL be visited next month by a roadshow that aims to start open conversations on mental health issues.
The ‘Recovery Roadshow’ events will be held in all Moray’s main towns and will be of interest to anyone who has been or is affected by mental health problems.
It will include people who have personal experience of the issues involved as well as those who care for others who have poor mental health. The informal and relaxed atmosphere of the roadshow will allow visitors to find out more about what actually helps people to recover from their mental health issues.
Steven McCluskey, the strategic manager for health improvement and Moray ‘choose-life’ coordinator, explained: “The roadshow in Moray will take place from November 14 to November 20 and will call in at Elgin, Buckie, Lossiemouth, Keith, Forres, Burghead, Dufftown, Aberlour, Cullen, Fochabers and Tomintoul.
“People will be able to hear from others about their recovery journeys and what recovery means to them, learn about how writing and sharing stories can help people in their recovery and get information about the projects and resources that are available to maintain good mental health and wellbeing.”
Booking slots in advance is advised by email to robert.stevenson@scottishrecovery.net – the dates and locations for the roadshow is as follows:
November 14
Elgin – Moray College H&S Room, 1.30pm to 4pm
Elgin – Elgin Library Activity Room, 5.30pm to 8pm
November 15
Buckie – Buckie Library, 1.30pm to 4pm
Lossiemouth – Youth Café, 5.30pm to 8pm
November 16
Buckie – Phoenix (fully booked)
Keith – Sports & Community Centre, 2.30pm to 5pm
November 17
Forres – Community Centre, 1.30pm to 4pm
Burghead – Library, 5.30pm to 8pm
November 18
Dufftown – Library, 2pm to 4.30pm
Aberlour – Sports & Community Centre, 5.30pm to 8pm
November 19
Cullen – Library, 10am to 12.30pm
Fochabers – 29 High Street, 2pm to 4.30pm
November 20
Tomintoul – Richmond Hall, 1.30pm to 4pm
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