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Bury involvement group

Bury involvement group. Promoting good mental health recovery. Seedfield Resource Centre, Parkinson Street, Bury BL9 6NY E-mail: mentalhealth@buryinvolvementgroup.org www.buryinvolvementgroup.org Tel: 0161 222 4005 / 07758737616. WHAT BIG PROVIDES.

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Bury involvement group

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  1. Bury involvement group Promoting good mental health recovery Seedfield Resource Centre, Parkinson Street, Bury BL9 6NY E-mail: mentalhealth@buryinvolvementgroup.org www.buryinvolvementgroup.org Tel: 0161 222 4005 / 07758737616

  2. WHAT BIG PROVIDES • The only user-led mental health organisation in Bury open to anyone who considers themselves to have a mental health problem • Open to those in Primary and Secondary care and those who are not in medical care • BIG serves as a preventative support, early intervention and provides support for those who have been discharged from medical care. • BIG promotes good mental health recovery • BIG signposts service users to relevant organisations. Seedfield Resource Centre, Parkinson Street, Bury BL9 6NY www.buryinvolvementgroup.org e-mail: mentalhealth@buryinvolvementgroup.org Tel: 0161 222 4005 / 07758737616

  3. OUR AIMS • Prevent isolation and provide an opportunity for people to make friends • Enable people to get support from one another • Provide hope to others • Teach people about mental health, improving their knowledge and understanding • Enable people to manage their own illness • Reduce stigma in mental health • Influence services and pathways Seedfield Resource Centre, Parkinson Street, Bury BL9 6NY www.buryinvolvementgroup.org e-mail: mentalhealth@buryinvolvementgroup.org Tel: 0161 222 4005 / 07758737616

  4. HOW DO WE DO THIS? • Our groups: BIG in Recovery; BIG in Anxiety; BIG in Social; BIG Drop-In • Outreach work • Liase with other organisations • Presentations • Advertising e.g. website, leaflets, banners, newspaper articles, radio and newsletters • Feedback from service users e.g verbal and written • Events Seedfield Resource Centre, Parkinson Street, Bury BL9 6NY www.buryinvolvementgroup.org e-mail: mentalhealth@buryinvolvementgroup.org Tel: 0161 222 4005 / 07758737616

  5. STRUCTUREOF BIG • User-led, not-for-profit organisation • Independent local voice in mental health • BIG represents the voice of service users • Build relationships between service users, carers, clinicians and the wider community • Promote good mental health recovery and prevent mental illness • Break down the ‘us & them’ barriers between service users and professionals Seedfield Resource Centre, Parkinson street, Bury BL9 6NY www.buryinvolvementgroup.org e-mail: mentalhealth@buryinvolvementgroup.org Tel: 0161 222 4005 / 07758737616

  6. INFLUENCING SERVICES • BIG aims to influence service design, commissioning and delivery • BIG highlights what is good, what needs improving and what is bad in terms of mental health services throughout the Borough of Bury • BIG liases with other organisations as we believe a ‘joined up’ approach to working is the way forward Seedfield Resource Centre, Parkinson street, Bury BL9 6NY www.buryinvolvementgroup.org e-mail: mentalhealth@buryinvolvementgroup.org Tel: 0161 222 4005 / 07758737616

  7. BIG in recovery • Held every Tuesday evening 6.15pm-8.15pm at Bury Reformed United Church, Parsons Lane, Bury • Consultant Psychiatrists attend every two weeks to give talks on mental health topics for service users • Runs as a support group in absence of Psychiatrists • Other health professionals give talks e.g. social worker, health trainers, counsellors, CAB, samaritans Seedfield Resource Centre, Parkinson street, Bury BL9 6NY www.buryinvolvementgroup.org e-mail: mentalhealth@buryinvolvementgroup.org Tel: 0161 222 4005 / 07758737616

  8. Big in anxiety • Held every two weeks on a Monday evening 6.30 - 8.30pm at Wolstenholme House, 4 Tenterden Street, Bury. • Support group for people who experience problems with anxiety • Sharing experiences  • Learning coping strategies • Discussion on managing anxiety Seedfield Resource Centre, Parkinson street, Bury BL9 6NY www.buryinvolvementgroup.org e-mail: mentalhealth@buryinvolvementgroup.org Tel: 0161 222 4005 / 07758737616

  9. Big drop-in • Held every Thursday 6.30pm-8.30pm at Wolstenholme House, 4 Tenterden Street, Bury • A chance to meet others • Come along for a chat and a cup of tea/coffee • Share experiences with each other and reduce isolation Seedfield Resource Centre, Parkinson street, Bury BL9 6NY www.buryinvolvementgroup.org e-mail: mentalhealth@buryinvolvementgroup.org Tel: 0161 222 4005 / 07758737616

  10. Big in social • Held every Sunday afternoon 1pm-3pm at Wolstenholme House, 4 Tenterden Street, Bury, BL9 0EG • Activities e.g. art, music, games • Regular outings e.g cinema, restaurants, bowling • The place for a chat and to meet others Seedfield Resource Centre, Parkinson street, Bury BL9 6NY www.buryinvolvementgroup.org e-mail: mentalhealth@buryinvolvementgroup.org Tel: 0161 222 4005 / 07758737616

  11. OUR BIG GROUPS • All BIG groups are free • Anyone can turn up, no advanced booking required • No commitment required to attend regularly • Provide a warm, welcoming safe environment to share experiences and support one another Seedfield Resource Centre, Parkinson street, Bury BL9 6NY www.buryinvolvementgroup.org e-mail: mentalhealth@buryinvolvementgroup.org Tel: 0161 222 4005 / 07758737616

  12. Contact us • Visit www.buryinvolvementgroup.org • E-mail: mentalhealth@buryinvolvementgroup.org • Telephone: 07758737616 / 0161 222 4005 Seedfield Resource Centre, Parkinson street, Bury BL9 6NY www.buryinvolvementgroup.org e-mail: mentalhealth@buryinvolvementgroup.org Tel: 0161 222 4005 / 07758737616

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