“I wish my parents had known this stuff while I was in crisis.”

“It was just what I needed. It just came at the right time for me, um, and I was happy to get any information I could to help me navigate my son to where he needed to go – for him and for myself as well, because I was just…

“It was very helpful to me, because those ladies had so much experience to pass on, and I think that’s the best for someone new, you know? … Because they have gone through it themselves. But there’s also something really magical about having a like-minded group of people in the…

“Understanding of the system and the variety of barriers that individuals & families face when trying to access it. I will come away from this workshop feeling supported and given the tools to carry on with helping my son.”

“Facilitators created a judgement free environment where everyone had the chance to share and felt comfortable to share….very helpful and well organised and yet it was a relaxed environment.”

“This kind of workshop helps people connect with others who share difficult circumstances. It also allows the individual to feel less alone. Brainstorming different services that may assist our children and build upon our understanding of these services. The session is full of helpful information shared by lived experience peers…

“At a time when I was starting to lose hope and felt particularly isolated, contact with Raising Minds was much needed and appreciated. The workshop environment was inclusive, supportive and leaders and other attendees were quick to share advice and compassionate understanding. I highly recommend it – and will be…