About this event
Meet local groups and services supporting the mental and emotional wellbeing of local people
Across Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale, NHS, voluntary sector and wider organisations and services are working together to transform the way mental health care and support is delivered.
We know that people have much more going on in their lives and to support people with their mental health, we need to understand the person as a whole and what impacts their day-to-day lives.
For many people their social and environmental needs can impact their mental wellbeing. The challenges we experience, whether it’s loneliness, debt, employment or housing issues, all contribute to how we feel mentally. We therefore can’t address a mental health condition in isolation, which is why public and voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors are working together to address people’s wider problems and to support people to live well in their local community.
As part of a programme called Community Mental Health Transformation (CMHT), significant investment has been made into local voluntary and community groups and organisations to support people to live well in the local community. This investment is also helping to provide early access to help and support, reducing the need for referrals into secondary mental health services.
If you or someone you care for is living with a mental health condition, join us on Tuesday 20th February at Scarborough Rugby Union Football Club between 1pm and 3pm to find out more about the programme and the wide range of support available across Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale.
Representatives from the local groups and services will be on hand to talk to you about the support they provide, along with staff from local NHS healthcare services.
Who will attending - and what support do they offer?
Mindfulness Photography
Highlighting therapeutic photography sessions that are available for keyworker staff or for people experiencing mental health difficulty in the community.
Next Steps Mental Health Resource Centre
They are a charity that supports people with mental health issues and supports people to help reduce loneliness and isolation in Ryedale
Learn more about Next Steps Ryedale
Next Steps Mental Health Resource Centre also run something called Land to Plate, provides access to a safe allotment to learn how to grow vegetables, developing food preparation skills and cooking on a budget.
Find out more about Land to Plate
Ryedale Carers Support
They offer virtual walks and befriending. They've also created a children and young people's booklet to support employers when talking to employees and clients about mental health. In addition they support carers of children and young people, as well as running specific mental health groups.
Discover more about Ryedale Carers Support
Trauma Informed care
Showcasing the trauma informed work happening across the area and new roles introduced.
Learn more about trauma informed care
Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust governors and membership
Sharing information about becoming a Trust member and an opportunity to meet and speak to Trust governors from your local area. As a member, you can have your say in local mental health and learning disability services.
Scarborough Museums and Galleries
Showcasing their sound toolkit that can be used in multiple settings to allow those with sensory needs to access new spaces in a way that feels comfortable and safe. They also run a creative activities group for inpatients from Cross Lane Hospital.
Learn more about Scarborough Museums and Galleries
Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale Mind and Music therapy
Showcasing the bespoke, 1-2-1 support to people living with serious mental illness and music therapy to support people with eating disorders.
Individual placement support
Sharing information about the employment support available for people who are receiving secondary care mental health services.
Information on individual placement support
Carers Plus
Highlighting the support provided by their Carers Champion who is working within secondary mental health services and building local relationships.
Mental health services for older people
Showcasing some of the work being done within Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust's older people's services.
Learn more about mental health services for older people
Sparks
Sharing information about counselling available to people with serious mental illness in partnership with Eastfield Medical Centre.
First Contact Mental Health Practitioners
Highlighting the support provided by the practitioners who are based in GP surgeries.
More about first aid contact mental health practitioners
Linchpin
Sharing the support for professionals or volunteers working in the health, social care or voluntary sector to look after their own wellbeing. This includes peer support, art therapy, counselling and wellbeing activities.
Read more about the Linchpin project
Scarborough Survivors
Highlighting the work to support patients on a waiting list who do not meet the threshold for secondary care, or are being discharged from secondary care.
** Website currently down **
Scarborough Survivors can be contacted by calling 01723 500222 or emailing AndreaW@ScarboroughSurvivors.onmicrosoft.com
Revival
Sharing the support available for people with serious and suspected serious mental illness to live well in their community whilst awaiting longer term support. Covers the Danby/Castleton and Sleights/Staithes areas.
https://www.revivalnorthyorkshire.com/
Kirkham Henry Dance
Highlighting the group's dance sessions for those with severe mental illness and who are on a low income.
https://www.kirkhamhenry.co.uk/
