Workshops & Support Groups facilitated at the Rachel Upjohn Building
Easing some of the frustrations and fears that can accompany a diagnosis of depression is one goal of the Depression Center and Department of Psychiatry’s individual and family support groups and educational workshops. These groups are one example of our focus on providing individuals and their families with tools that allow them to take greater control over depression and bipolar illness and ensuring that the care we provide is centered on patients and families.
A team of social workers provides patients and family members with important information about their diagnosis, self-care, and coping strategies. The group setting creates a supportive environment to encourage participants to become partners in their own care.
Family Education Workshops
A two-hour workshop that offers patients and families the opportunity to learn about depression and bipolar illness while gathering information about risk factors, treatments, impact on families and healthy ways of communicating with each other. Attending a group meeting means that you will meet others with your circumstances and condition. Each member of the group will be asked to be respectful of confidentiality and will sign a statement saying they will not disclose any confidential information.
Day/Time: First Wednesday of every month from 6-8 p.m.
Place: Depression Center and Ambulatory Psychiatry facility, in the Rachel Upjohn Building, 4250 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48109, Room 1742A & B on the garden level. -map-Group Leaders: Katharene Schoof, LMSW and Laura Nitzberg, LMSW
Cost: Free, however advance registration is required. Register by calling Susan Wonnacott at 734-764-0250, or register online.
Due to space limitations, priority is given to families and patients currently being seen in the U-M Depression Center and U-M Department of Psychiatry. All adolescent and adult family members are welcome to attend.
Depression and Bipolar Illness Support Groups
These three groups offer opportunities to share ideas for coping, link with community resources, develop a support network, learn about depression and bipolar illness, and discuss issues of stigma.
Day/Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wed. of every month (some exceptions for holidays)
Place: Depression Center and Ambulatory Psychiatry facility, in the Rachel Upjohn Building, 4250 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48109, -map-
Group A: for Adults with Depression and Bipolar Illness - room 1922
Group B: for Adolescents and College Aged Persons with Depression and Bipolar Illness (call to see if this group is running) - room 1444
Group C: for Family Members of Persons with Depression and Bipolar Illness - room 1924Group Leaders: post-graduate social work fellows will be the facilitators of the groups in conjunction with Katharene Schoof, LMSW and Laura Nitzberg, LMSW supervising the program.
Cost: Free
