Question 1: We would love to hear more about yourself and ARCVic
Hello everyone. My name is Anu and I am the coordinator for the support groups program at the Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria (ARCVic). As an individual with lived experience of Anxiety, Panic Disorder and OCD I started as a consumer and volunteer and have been associated with the organisation for over 7yrs now.
ARCVic was established as a grass-roots not-for-profit organisation a little over 30yrs ago as the Obsessive Compulsive and Anxiety Disorders Foundation of Victoria. You can find out more here...https://www.arcvic.org.au/about-us
We provide information, support and referrals to individuals in the community with anxiety disorders, their families and carers via our Helpline. We also provide 1-on-1 emotional support to individuals with anxiety via our CARES4ME program with a matched volunteer based on peoples’ needs. Additionally we have over 15 support groups, both general and specialised for people with anxiety, their families and carers. Our Helpline can be reached on 1300 269 438 Mon-Fri (10am-8:30pm) except public holidays.
