Mental Health
FUNDING - SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY AND/OR AUTISM
DEADLINE 16th FEBRUARY 2024 -
The aims of this funding are to improve the emotional and mental wellbeing of children and young people with a learning disability and/or autism and support reducing their risk of issues such as:
· Challenging behaviour
· Escalations to mental health crisis
· Breakdowns at home / placements
· Hospital attendances and admissions
· School isolations / exclusions and non-attendance due to emotional wellbeing issue
New Crisis Café to Host Community Open Evening in St Helens
A new wellbeing initiative, Crisis Café 110, is inviting local residents to its upcoming open evening on Friday, 10th October from 4pm to 6pm.
The café, based at Hope House, 110 Crab Street, St Helens (WA10 2DJ), aims to provide a safe and welcoming space for people seeking support with their mental health. Visitors will be able to meet the team behind the project, learn more about the services available, and connect with others in the community.
St Helens Mind - Men's Mental Health Project
This project aims to deliver a support program for men aged 18-25. The program will consist of four 12-week cohorts per year, each supporting 8 participants. The goal is to provide a structured, supportive environment where men can learn coping strategies, improve emotional awareness, and develop a strong support network.
Delivery Plan
St Helens Mind Launch New Male Mental Health Programme
St Helens Mind have received some funding to create a Men's Suicide Prevention group aimed at 18-30 year old men.
Fully Funded Mental Health, Stress & Suicide Awareness Training
Mental Health is important, looking after ourselves and supporting those around us can be hard.
Halton Health Improvement Team can offer training that can help, from spotting the signs that we may be struggling, to tips on talking about mental health and where to get support from. No role playing, just practical activities, case studies and videos.Launch of Kind to Your Mind Website
Kind to Your Mind is a website which can help support the mental health and wellbeing of people living and working in Cheshire and Merseyside.
Space Runcorn Launch New ADHD Group
ADH-Me
Space are so excited to share their brand new ADH-Me Programme that is starting in February at SPACE with Eleven:11 Therapy!
Time to Talk Day 6th February 2025 10am - 11am Coffee morning
The VCA will be hosting a coffee morning on the 6th of February 2025 for Time to Talk Day. Drop in between 10am and 11am for a warm drink and a chance to talk.
St Marie's', Lugsdale Road, WA8 6DB.
NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression
NHS Talking Therapies offers free NHS therapy for people with common mental health problems like anxiety or depression, to help you change the way you feel by changing the way you think.
When you have your first assessment appointment with a member of the team, you will have plenty of time to talk through the treatment options in more detail to help you decide which one is right for you.