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GROW - Western Region Update
By GROW
May 3, 2006, 21:54
GROW WESTERN REGION
What is GROW? - Who Needs GROW? - GROW - Western Region - GROW Groups in the West GROW Ireland Website - FAQ
What is GROW?
Originating in Australia in 1957, GROW has developed into a worldwide Community Mental Health movement. It consists of a network of mutual-help groups, which meet weekly. In these meeting people learn to understand the factors which promote mental health and what steps they can take themselves, along with friendly help and support, to overcome such problems such as phobias, anxiety, depression, panic attacks and loneliness.
Who Needs GROW?
GROW believes that it has something to offer to everyone. Many people join a group looking for friendship and support, particularly if they have been struggling alone with their problems. The group meeting allows people to share their difficulties and fears with others who have been in similar situations. Quite a few people live in isolation. Loneliness can be a big factor in depression and fearful thinking. A GROW group provides genuine friendship and GROW's philosophy states that 'friendship is the special key to mental health'. If you just feel apathetic about life, unsure of your direction, 'stuck in a rut', or just plain fed-up with things, GROW offers a sound philosophy of life that gives meaning and purpose to living.
GROW In Ireland Western Region
Tucker Street Castlebar Co Mayo
Office open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Thursday.
GROW In Ireland Western Region Telephone/Fax: 094 9025417 Email: westernregion@grow.ie Website: www.grow.ie
GROUPS IN THE WEST
Groups in Mayo
BALLINA -- Community Centre Tuesday 8 p.m. Teeling Street Past ESB Office BELMULLET -- C.D.P. Office Wednesday 8 p.m.
American Street
CASTLEBAR -- GROW Office Monday 8 p.m. Tucker Street Above Vogue Hairdressers
CHARLESTOWN -- St. Nathys Thursday 8 p.m. Pastoral Centre Opposite church - up a bit
Groups in Galway
BALLINASLOE -- Family Support Services Tuesday 8 p.m. Society Street Opposite Convent, beside Fire Station
GALWAY -- Arus De Brun Monday 7.30 p.m. Newtownsmyth Across from ESB Office Arus De Brun Tuesday 7.30 p.m. Arus De Brun (18-30 age group) Wednesday 7.30 p.m.
GORT -- Gort Family Resource Centre Church Street (Across from Church) Monday 8 p.m
LOUGHREA -- Club Rea, PMPA Court Thursday 7.30p.m.
Bride Street (Off Main Street – in Archway)
PORTUMNA -- Na Calai Community Dev. Centre Wednesday 8 p.m. Abbey Street Down from IRD Office
TUAM -- Tus Nua Centre Monday 7.30 p.m. The Mall
Groups in Roscommon
BOYLE -- Social Services Centre Monday 8 p.m. The Crescent Through right hand door of Courthouse
CASTLEREA -- Cuan Aire (Family Centre) Tuesday 7.45 p.m. Patrick's Street (Blue and Yellow Building)
ROSCOMMON -- The Day Hospital Wednesday 8 p.m. Ros Na Suan
ROSCOMMON: Mental Health Unit Orientation
Roscommon County Hospital Every 3rd Thursday
Grow Western Region Website
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