rivendell - EACH

at rivendell, your journey canlead almost anywhereRivendell provides assistance indeveloping skills, knowledge andsupport networks for recovery.All activities are aimed to bettermanage the effects of mental andemotional illness. The friendly andaccepting environment helps torebuild confidence, to make friendsand to participate and share in thelife of the community.how to applyYou, your family, your doctor or other health serviceprovider is invited to contact us to discuss the referralprocess.for further information contact (03) 5962 2388rivendellstreet address:1 badger creek road healesville 3777mailing address:po box 546 healesville 3777t 5962 2388 f 5962 3556rivendell@each.com.aurivendella community support service forpeople with mental health issueswho live in the healesville andyarra glen areasDON ROADMAROONDAH HWYBADGER CREEK ROAD (TO SANCTUARY)MELWAY REF 278 D1MELBOURNEeastern access community healthpartners in building healthy communitiesmain office46 warrandyte road ringwood 3134 vict 03 9871 1800 f 03 9870 4688info@each.com.au each.com.au july 2008

In Tolkein’s trilogy “Lord ofthe Rings”, Rivendell is aplace in the valley of theMisty Mountains, wherepeople on long and difficultjourneys find friendship,support and healing throughmusic, story telling andgood company.The journey can then leadalmost anywhere!who can be part of therivendell community?People who live in the Healesville and Yarra Glenareas who have psychiatric or mental health issuesand are aged 18 to 64 are encouraged to discusstheir participation in the program.what is offeredat rivendell?- Individual support to assist people in achievingtheir personal goals and maximum potential forimproved mental health;- Group programs and activities to enhancerecreational, social and skill-based opportunities;- Housing support, which seeks to develop andprovide options for low cost housing and supportin independent living;- Support in linking into community house programsand training or obtaining skills and qualifications; and- Social drop-in, offering a chance to meet otherpeople, make friends and share a meal togetherin a casual setting.activitiesGroup activities may include:- Healthy Living- Art and Craft- Discussion and Personal Development- Newsletter Production- Outings- Drama- Music- Gardening- Outdoor Challenge Activities- Computers and the InternetAt Rivendell, participants take an active role inchoosing and planning activities, and making full useof the facilities and opportunities available in thewider community.