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5, Lion Street, Floriana, VLT16, Malta - Tel: (+356) 21 233 933
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A.A. and Al Anon G.A. Ro-Se Epilepsy Support
Group Special Needs Thursday Club
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Support Groups
within Caritas Malta A.A.
and Al Anon (Alcoholics Anonymous) Alcoholic’s Anonymous (AA) is a support-group that is run alongside a support group for co-dependents (the partners of the alcoholics). The primary message of these groups is to convey a message of hope to those seeking help. They strive to do what no member can usually accomplish alone but can be empowered to do within the encouraging setting of a group which has as its aim that of helping the alcoholic achieve and retain sobriety. The groups for alcoholics and co-dependents are run on a once weekly basis. G.A. (Gamblers
Anonymous) Gambler’s Anonymous (GA) is a group of men and women who share experiences, strength, and hope with one another, so they can solve their common problem. Its aim is to help its members overcome their desire or compulsion to gambol. It meets on a once weekly basis and it serves both as a source of empowerment of the individual members and as an ongoing support system.
Ro-Se (Widows
and Separated) RoSe (Romol u Seperati) is a group that meets on a weekly basis. Its aim is that of empowering its members to believe more in themselves by being aware that they are able to cope and to find the best solutions to their needs. Support will help the members to vent out how they feel about their loss. Weekly meetings are held and different speakers and professionals are invited to address different issues that concern the members during difficult times. Epilepsy
Support Group Caritas Malta Epilepsy Association Committee President Secretary Tresurer Fund Raiser Publis Relations Officier Youths Adviser Alexis Borg Epilepsy Information Pages: Download links
for February 2003 seminar Formed in 1996,. the group has 210 members of whom people with epilepsy are 153, and family carers 57. The estimated number of people with epilepsy in Malta and Gozo is more than 2000. The aim of this group is to help persons with epilepsy enjoy a better quality of life. The objectives of the Group are:
Co. joint meetings
with Epilepsy Society of Malta Disability Social
Support Service Thursday Club
(mental health aftercare) 21+ (for young
adults who lack social skills) 21+ is a group that offers a friendly atmosphere where discussions on various topics of interest to group members are conducted. Opportunities for socialising are also given. The aim of the group is that of empowering group-members to integrate with others more effectively and to find support in their efforts for socialising. Huntington's
Chorea Support Group Huntington’s Chorea is a condition that has a prevalence of 1 in 20,000 and is not common. For sufferers of the condition, however, the condition is so disquieting that without adequate support they can suffer severe depression. The onset of symptoms is gradual usually taking place between 30 and 50 years, and consists of both chorea and dementia. Dementia relates to memory loss and to failures in identifying places, people and objects of significance. Chorea refers to jerky movements of variable amplitude usually involving all limbs, the trunk, and sometimes the facial muscles, though not simultaneously. Huntington’s Chorea is a dominantly inherited condition meaning that if either of the parents has this condition, there is very high possibility that their children will be effected. At a later stage of the condition, despite dementedness, it is usual that a degree of insight is retained. The Huntington Chorea support group is a self-support group where members can share their problems and experiences and vent off their feelings. They meet on a three weekly basis. For feedback and further information
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