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About Us
Our goal is to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for people struggling with physical and mental health challenges. We aim to empower individuals to take charge of their well-being and foster a sense of community and belonging.
If you are looking for our sister site based in North Yorkshire and the North East please click here
Support Pathway:
Once your referral has been received you will be allocated a Befriender who will make the first contact. During this process you may decide that a regular check-in with a Befriender is enough or you may decide you want to access one of our groups. Don't worry, you can have both.
2. Once regular contact has been established at group or through your weekly check-ins we sometimes find that clients would like some extra support to move on with their lives. This could be through a training opportunity that we highlight or an idea that you want to explore whether that be running your own group or starting a business, you may want to volunteer with us or find out about other volunteering opportunities in the area. A coach/mentor can help with this and also provide advocacy support attending Job Centre Meetings for example or helping with Housing enquires, signposting to debt advice services...remember you can do this AND still attend a group.
3. Talking Therapy is available for a small number of our clients and we will offer it on either a free or subsidised basis. Sometimes we find that even after months of regular Befriender check-ins some clients do need the extra support Talking Therapy provides and where we can we will assist with that.
'The more we are stretched the harder we pull together'
Our award-winning advocacy service helps people struggling with their mental health to feel heard, understood, and empowered. We provide independent support to help individuals navigate complex systems, access services, and make their own informed decisions. By standing alongside people during difficult times, we help build confidence, reduce isolation, and support positive mental health and wellbeing outcomes.
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Testimonial
“The group provides connection with others with a constructive aim which is a massive improvement in my life. Without it I would be unwell in ways that the NHS mental health services can’t stretch to remedy”
Group Participant
