The Trust—Beyond the Stigma is a community and well-being program for people living with mental illness. It is also for those who care for people impacted by mental illness, through personal experience, or by supporting a family member, friend, or colleague in their workplace.
The Trust provides safe spaces and opportunities where people can be their authentic selves, connect with others, and learn new skills in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
Through peer-leadership and support the program builds the strengths, confidence and connections of participants with each other and the community.
The Trust relieves anxiety in social settings and helps people move forward in life. It does this through social groups, education, life skills, and creative opportunities.
Call to learn more (02) 4323 7731.
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The Trust welcomes all adults on the Central Coast who are on a wellness journey across a broad spectrum of experiences and diagnoses, such as people with lived experience of depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, eating disorders, trauma-related or other psychological conditions.
We also encourage people who have experienced trauma in their workplace, such as frontline workers, veterans, and their family members, to join The Trust.
NDIS participants are welcome to attend, but having an NDIS package is not a requirement to participate.
Visit The Trust at Lerida House, Narara, for a tour, meet and chat with others, watch, listen, or take a stroll around the gardens:
- Every Monday 9:30am-12:30pm
- Every Wednesday 9:30am-2pm
Café, arts, craftwork, ceramics, refurbishment/recycling, music, cooking and gardening.
We welcome participants to share a lunch every Wednesday—bring a plate to share, or just join in.
Cafe is also open for cappuccino's, tea and biscuits.
Join an online or face-to-face training or education session. Previous training examples include Mental Health First Aid Certificate and Café Supervision Certificate. Visit an open access day for more information.
Engage in a mentorship, volunteer, or student placement role. Email rhondawilson@ccarafmi.org.au.
Do you have a topic that would be suitable for our program? Email thetrust@ccarafmi.org.au
We welcome donations of funds, time, energy, tools, equipment, and materials.
Please contact Rhonda on (02) 4323 7731 or rhondawilson@ccarafmi.org.au.
Address
21 Bellbowrie Avenue
Narara, NSW 2250
Phone
(02) 4323 7731
Lerida House Opening Hours
Mondays to Thursday
9:00am to 4:30pm
