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Community Mental Health Services - Public Information Fair Brighthelm 12 th March 2013

Community Mental Health Services - Public Information Fair Brighthelm 12 th March 2013. Thank you to everyone who has been part of the many consultations that have led to these new improved services!. The Carers Centre for Brighton & Hove.

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Community Mental Health Services - Public Information Fair Brighthelm 12 th March 2013

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  1. Community Mental Health Services-Public Information FairBrighthelm 12th March 2013

  2. Thank you toeveryone who has been part of the many consultations that have led to these new improved services!

  3. The Carers Centre for Brighton & Hove Support, information, advocacy, groups and activities for unpaid adult and young carers Contact us on-line, by phone or fax Tel: 01273 746222 Fax: 01273 933688 email : info@thecarerscentre.org website : www.thecarerscentre.org

  4. Black and Minority Ethnic Community Development Worker Mental Health Project Key Aims • Provide support to BME communities and service providers to those communities • Provide information of other relevant services • Raising awareness of BME needs and of the BME service • To facilitate the implementation of new and innovative approaches which nurture cultural and linguistic sensitive services that improve access, provide effective support, treatment and care and deliver better outcomes for people from BME communities Contact:Edi Mandala – BA / MAT Community Development Worker (Mental Health)       BMECP Centre, 10A Fleet Street, Brighton, BN1 4ZE Tel: 0300 303 1171 Mob: 07960 539 104 Fax: 0300 303 1172 Email: Edi@bmecp.org.uk Web: www.bmecp.org.uk Company Number 4180668, Charity Number 1091127

  5. Allsorts Youth Project • Group work, one-to-one support and advocacy for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans* and unsure young people under 25. • Groups include: Transformers, Bi Brighton, Male Matters, No Dress Code (Women’s) & TAG (under 16s) and Varndean School Drop-In. • www.allsortsyouth.org.uk (01273) 721211  • We welcome referrals from practitioners and families, as well as self-referrals.

  6. new advice and information service mental health advice and information Service • offering a range of advice, information and support about mental health and services • Telephone advice via central hub, appointments and outreach • Hard –copy materials available across community venues website • a comprehensive on line directory of local and national services • Information on mental health conditions and self help materials • Information on practical support housing, benefits, community support health promotion : info matters • a range of activities promoting mental health wellbeing, information and awareness including talks, stalls and podcasts contact 01273 66 69 50 info@mindcharity.co.uk

  7. SOS & MENDOS. St Richards Community Support centre SOS-survival of Suicide Supports anyone living in Brighton and Hove affected by suicide or attempted suicide, their friend and families and carers bereaved by suicide. We provide one to one emotional support ,also closed and open peer support groups – Open Monday-Friday 9-5 Mendos-Mentally Disorderly Offenders Supports people living in Brighton and Hove who are involved in the criminal justice system, and whose risk of re-offending is connected to mental illness. We provide one to one and peer support groups. Open Monday-Friday 9-5pm www.rethink.org

  8. Employment SupportHelping people to gain and retain paid employmentDavid Harper – d.harper@southdownhousing.orgContact Number: 01273 405857

  9. Recovery Hub and Spoke ServicesSupporting people with their recovery journeysLynne Thomas–l.thomas@southdownhousing.orgContact Number: 01273 405822

  10. Supporting people with Asperger Syndrome or High Functioning Autism Two free life skills courses for people with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Together we’ll work on Communication, Organisational Skills, Anxiety & Relationships and we’ll give you the Practical Support you need. Small, AS friendly groups Every two weeks for 2-3 hours for 6 months Plus 1.5 hours per month of dedicated one-to-one support Group One Communication, Anxiety & Relationships Communication skills, building and managing positive relationships, managing anxiety Group Two Organisational Skills and Practical support Managing stress, organisational skills, household management, managing finances, staying safe and using public transport and health & well being For more information and availability please contact: lifeskills@assertbh.org.uk or 01273 234850 In addition to the Life skills Course, we will also be running a Well being walking group once per month that is open to people with AS/HFA. Assert also offer other support including benefits advice, social activities, one to one support, volunteering placements and training.

  11. Brighton Housing Trust – in collaboration with Care Co-ops & Hove YMCA Providing Psycho-Social Support & Outreach

  12. Sussex Oakleaf Personality Disorder Service in partnership with Mind Brighton and Hove and Sussex Partnership Trust Contact Details: Lighthouse Recovery Support at the Allen Centre 60 Sackville Gardens HOVE, BN3 4GH 01273 265626

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