Post | January 2023 | 1 min read

English Peer Support Group Now Open in the Community

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CONNECT: Housing & Healthcare Information Market | 26 January 2023. Are you new to The Hague region? Do you want to know what you need to consider when renting or buying a house in The Hague region? Do you want to learn more about the Dutch healthcare system or simply meet new people? Then join The Hague International Centre's Housing & Healthcare Information Market, where we and our service partners share knowledge and welcome you with food and drinks! Location: Nutshuis, Riviervismarkt 5, Den Haag Time: 18.00hrs -20.00hrs. Doors open at 17.45hrs Costs: Free Registration: https://www.thehagueinternationalcentre.nl/events/2023-01/connect-housing-healthcare-information-market-26-january-2023

Are you a caregiver for a family member or friend who is struggling with mental health challenges? Do you find yourself needing support but don't know where to turn? Local organization Kompassie is currently running a range of peer support groups (“lotgenoten” in Dutch) for informal carers (“mantelzorgers”) of people who have been diagnosed with a personality disorder or other mental health challenges. In response to requests from their non-Dutch speaking clients, they are launching an English-language version of this longstanding support group!

The English version of this group is scheduled to begin on Thursday, 16 March from 19:00 – 22:00 at Kompassie, located at Laan 20 in The Hague.

Kompassie's group provides a safe place to exchange experiences, learn from other group members, and take a break from being a caregiver. They will explore ways that you can live well and centered despite your demanding situation. There are no taboos; all they ask is that you come with an open mind and ready to share your story in your own time.

The group is open to anyone who is caring for a loved one with a personality disorder, whether diagnosed or not, and who feels more comfortable speaking English than Dutch. The group will run for 8 sessions of 2 hours and is open to a maximum of 8 participants who will meet every 2 weeks. Attendance is free of charge, but the folks at Kompassie ask that members commit to all the sessions to ensure confidentiality and support for the group.

Location: Stichting Kompassie, Laan 20, Den Haag

Dates: 16/3, 23/3, 6/4, 13/4, 11/5, 1/6, 15/6, 29/6

Interested in participating? Then please send an email to [email protected] or call (070) 427 32 40 and ask for Esther van der Meer or Lidia da Graca to get information or to register your interest.

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