Community Groups
Stronger Together: Building skills, connection, and resilience.
Community Groups is the new name for our Low Intensity Mental Health Support Groups (LIMHS). The groups are still here, just with a new name.
Community Groups are a chance to make art, get out into the community, and try new things, alongside other people, in a small and welcoming setting. Each group has no more than ten people and is run by experienced staff.
People who come along tell us the groups lift their wellbeing and confidence and ease the isolation that can come with living with a mental health condition. It happens through doing things together and learning from one another, a new craft, or practical ways to manage stress and look after yourself and the people around you.
Whether you're looking into it for yourself, or for someone you care for or support, you're welcome to come along.
What's on
Here’s what’s running at the moment:
- Black Cockatoos: A safe and welcoming space for First Nations women to yarn, create, and share cultural connection.
Fortnightly Fridays, 10am – 12pm. Transport provided in Darwin and Katherine.
- Community Group: outings and activities around the local area, with something different each session.
Fortnightly Thursdays, 10am – 12pm. Out in the community. Transport available in Darwin.
- Rapid Creatives: art, craft and creative activities, in a relaxed session to try something new.
Every Tuesday, 3-5pm. Bougainvillea Centre, 25 Boetdoemba Street, Nightcliff. Transport available in Darwin.
- The Green Thumbs: Gardening and taking time in nature, growing plants together. No experience needed, everyone welcome.
Every Saturday, 9-10am. 2 Runge street, Coconut Grove. No transport provided.
Who it’s for
These groups are ideal for people who:
- Are aged 16-64 years old
- Live in the Greater Darwin or Katherine Big Rivers Region
- Are living with a mental health condition, or navigating ongoing challenges with their mental health and wellbeing
- Enjoy practical, hands-on activities and would like to connect with others
Not sure whether it’s the right fit? Reach out anyway, we’ll talk it through and help you find the group that suits you.
Already part of a group? Keep coming along. Your group carries on as usual.
Referral
How to join
Joining is easy, and you’re welcome to get in touch yourself. Others can refer you too, like a family member, or a service, as long as you’re happy for them too.
To make a referral or speak to our team, please call 1300 780 081 or email teamhealth@teamhealth.asn.au. Referrals can also be made online.
If you've referred someone to LIMHS before, Community Groups is where those referrals come to now.
