Depression and Hope (D&H), led by Linda Rowland, is a support group for those suffering with Depression. D&H aims to connect with, support and bring hope to those struggling with Depression. Those attending the group are able to discover hope through education and equipping with skills to manage and improve everyday life. |
2023/24 Review
Depression and Hope (D&H), led by Linda Rowland, is a network of support groups for those in the community suffering with Depression. D&H aims to connect with, support and bring hope to those struggling with Depression. Those attending each group are able to find hope through education and equipping with skills to manage and improve everyday life.
They have five groups running in: Morisset, Belmont, Pelican and Charlestown and Tanilba Bay, although the Pelican group is currently on hold as the facilitator has had to step down. There are plans to get a new group underway with Soul Hub in Newcastle. Watch this space...!
Over the past year D&H have seen God working in the lives of participants. It has been exciting for them to see people open up and become more comfortable in sharing their journey, and encouraging to hear their feedback about feeling safe and connected in the group and building new skills to help them move toward recovery. At times D&H facilitators have had the opportunity to encourage members in their faith and to pray for people, or Christians have shared the ways in which God has moved and been faithful in their own recovery.
They have five groups running in: Morisset, Belmont, Pelican and Charlestown and Tanilba Bay, although the Pelican group is currently on hold as the facilitator has had to step down. There are plans to get a new group underway with Soul Hub in Newcastle. Watch this space...!
Over the past year D&H have seen God working in the lives of participants. It has been exciting for them to see people open up and become more comfortable in sharing their journey, and encouraging to hear their feedback about feeling safe and connected in the group and building new skills to help them move toward recovery. At times D&H facilitators have had the opportunity to encourage members in their faith and to pray for people, or Christians have shared the ways in which God has moved and been faithful in their own recovery.
2024 Support
Your support of $4,000 will:
- Support the different groups run by D&H. Costs include advertising, wages (facilitators are volunteers but co-ordinator is part paid/part volunteer); Belmont Group - venue rent, morning teas, gift cards for presenters.
Prayer and Practical Support
Your support of the D&H group is appreciated, and the group would love for you to be assisting in the following ways:
- Pray for participants, facilitators, and potential members building up their courage to come.
- Spread the word - there are many people with Depression in the Hunter region who are not yet aware of this opportunity. D&H advertise but word of mouth is the most effective way. Please invite those who may be interested, tell everyone you know so they can do the same, and consider giving a pile of flyers to your GP or counsellor. If you are on Facebook, please consider whether you could follow, like & share the D&H posts.
All In ...... to support people living with depression.
Your support of the D&H group is appreciated, and the group would love for you to be assisting in the following ways:
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