Mind in Furness GDPR statement

Every week 250,000 people go to their GP with symptoms of common mental health problems but because of pressures on services and resources GPs have little alternative than to put patients on long waiting lists. As people wait for support, their mental health can deteriorate. Early intervention could significantly reduce this. In response, we have developed Active Monitoring, an early intervention programme for adults presenting with mental health problems of low to moderate severity.

Active Monitoring is delivered in five sessions over an eight week period and is based on cognitive behavioural therapy approaches with the added benefit of guided self-help booklets.

The programme covers the following areas of mental health and can be delivered face to face, online or via the telephone...

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Self Esteem
• Stress
• Feeling Lonely
• Anger Management
• Grief and Loss
• Menopause

To make a self-referral or for further information please email... activemonitoring@mindinfurness.org.uk

Choices has brought together a number of well respected voluntary and community organisations who want to make a real difference in people's lives. The project is led by Groundworks NE and is aimed at providing support to those furthest away from the labour market and facing multiple barriers.

Please note that this service runs typically once a month, and is usually the first Monday in the month. We leave Mind in Furness at 9.30am and arrive back in Barrow in Furness by 4pm.

Every month we work alongside the National Trust, at High Wray Basecamp. It is a chance to take in the breath taking scenery, whilst doing something worthwhile. We all know how being in the fresh air is good for your mental wellbeing and volunteering and working as part of a team is also of great value.

You need to take a packed lunch with you. Everything else will be provided for you on the day. Whilst there you can do as little or as much as you are capable of.

Conservation is very popular, as you can imagine, so attendees need to pre-book as there are limited places.

Everyone welcome to join in this well attended craft group, which is suitable for all levels of ability. Examples of activity include card making, glass painting, pebble painting and adult colouring.

The craft group is a relaxing and safe environment, where you can also bring your own small projects to do, be it, knitting or crocheting etc . We also welcome skilled crafters who can share their knowledge with the group.

If you are interested in gardening, but do not have a garden, or if you want to socialise over a shared interest in gardening you might like to join us at the Green Heart Den and get involved in our exciting outdoor Kitchen Garden Project.

We have two raised beds at the moment where we are growing salad produce which when ready to harvest will be available for the members.

The Kitchen Garden Project is a fun way of making friends, and as we know being in the fresh air is good for our mental wellbeing.

This well attended men only group is a safe and confidential environment, whereby you can say as little or as much as you want on any given topic, from building self-esteem and self-confidence, to topics the group themselves have chosen. Everyone has a chance to discuss how they are feeling and a member of staff is on hand to offer help and support should it be needed. The meet once a week, at the times shown above.

The Safe Space Service is a drop-in service where we offer

• Peer support
• One to one support (where we can offer a listening ear, advice and information)
• Information Board (booklets and leaflets on a variety of topics)
• Sign-posting service to relevant organisations and services
• Recovery Star Course (future dates to be confirmed)
• Mindfulness 6 week Course (future dates to be confirmed)
• Group activities, for example; board games, creative writing, art and crafts etc.

These fully inclusive sessions provide a safe and confidential environment for those attending to support each other. These sessions are available by arrangement on a daily basis. Members know that if they are having a difficult time they can come to the Peer support sessions and there will be someone they will be able to talk to.

A support member of staff can provide practical and emotional support and provide one to one support should the need arise. Various topics can be discussed, allowing everyone to be heard and their views and opinions to be taken into account.

The Recovery Star is a six week programme that gives people the tools to manage their mental health. It is held is a safe and confidential environment. Topics covered are: managing mental health, physical health and self-care, living skills, social networks, volunteering/work, relationships, addictive behaviours, responsibilities, identity and self-esteem and trust and hope.

The Recovery Star Programme typically runs between 1:30pm and 3pm, although the dates do vary.

Mind in Furness are the landlords of four one bedroom flats, which have recently been refurbished to a high standard. Located in the town centre they will provide accommodation for Clients with mental health problems where staff will offer support to maintain tenancies and promote recovery.

The women’s group at Mind in Furness meet weekly on a Wednesday morning. The sessions are well attended and the group offers a safe, confidential environment.

We have fun in the group doing activities with arts and craft and poetry as well as offering therapeutic activities where we will discuss confidence building and self-esteem topics, relaxation sessions, going out to local art exhibitions or just meeting for a coffee are also some of the activities we enjoy in the group.

Members of the group facilitate sessions if they feel they have the confidence to contribute and students as well as volunteers regularly facilitate sessions suggested by the members. The group prides itself on making each other and new members feel welcome so new attendees are always welcome. In future we would like to develop sessions in line with the issues that are identified as points on the Recovery Star.