A Personal Perspective Of Recovery Camp

Illawarra local, Kaylene has attended all 35 Recovery Camps over the last 10 years the program has been offered at Camp Yarramundi.

She said the impact of the experiences on her personal and health journey had been lifechanging.

“Recovery Camp has had a positive impact on my mental health,” Kaylene said.

“When I first attended, I had extreme social anxiety and depression which had a significant impact on the way I communicated.

“After attending camps over time, I have built up confidence and skills to move through my social barriers that were preventing me from participating in activities and life in general.

“I realise now I’m not alone in my journey of recovery.

“Camp has given me the strength to keep fighting to stay alive and out of hospital.

“I know now it is okay to fight this black hole and try to remember to take a little light to see my way back.”

Located on the heritage-listed Grose River in the beautiful Hawkesbury Valley, YMCA Camp Yarramundi prides itself on collaborating with Recovery Camp to ensure the program meets the needs of participants and remains beneficial.

• Topics:

• Community Groups
• Mental Health and Wellbeing