Oasis is committed to helping people overcome loneliness, to be less isolated and more independent by increasing their opportunities to contribute to society.
 
The Imago Project is designed to help people who are going through a time of personal crisis by helping them regain their confidence and self-esteem.

Imago visitors offer help to people suffering from mild/moderate mental illness, providing vital support to people seeking to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement or loneliness.

After an initial referral from the GP or other health professional, each potential client is assessed by the Imago Project Manager or Assistant Manager and if the programme is suitable, the client is matched with an Imago visitor who will meet with them once or twice a week for up to 3 - 5 months.

Activities could include walks, going out for coffee, taking part in local activities or just having a friendly chat, with activities tailored to meet individual needs. A number of clients have returned to work or enrolled in education classes to pursue qualifications or new careers.

"It gave me the opportunity to talk without guilt of unloading my problems on to someone else....it helped me step back and think before re-acting.........it made me realise that I have to take care of me as well as others" (Client Evaluation survey 2010)

"Talking to and getting to know people with the same problems, realising that I wasn't alone, made all the difference"
Quote taken from client contribution to 'Full esteem ahead' booklet published 2008

For further information contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 02890 872277 ext 203 / 204

There are some websites that can help you find out more about your problem........here are a few we would recommend



http://www.copewithlife.org.ukhttp://www.beatingtheblues.co.uk
http://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/freedownloads2.htm

THE RECALL PROJECT is a free community based good neighbour support service. It will provide support to older and vulnerable people living in South and East Belfast through a daily telephone call, befriending and advice services.
A befriending service, based at Oasis Caring in Action will offer older and vulnerable people the opportunity to be matched with a befriender who will visit them in their own home and provide support, company and a friendly listening ear.
For further information on Recall befriending service contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)at Oasis 028 90 872-277 ext 208.