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Choose Life @ Simpson House: Inspiring Hope, Reducing Stigma, Changing Mental Health Policy

Join our supportive group as we visit community centers, discuss hopes for the future, and work towards reducing the stigma around suicide and mental health. Stay updated with our blog, social media following, and group statistics.

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Choose Life @ Simpson House: Inspiring Hope, Reducing Stigma, Changing Mental Health Policy

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  1. Choose Life @Simpson House Report 2014

  2. January: The group visit and make links Morven Day Centre in Kilmarnock

  3. February: The group discuss hopes for the future with health professionals

  4. March: The group sign up to the U Can Cope 2014 Changeday Pledge • To inspire hope • To reduce stigma around suicide • To help change policy on mental health

  5. April: The group register with ALISS • ALISS (A Local Information System for Scotland) is a search and collaboration tool for Health and Wellbeing resources in Scotland. It helps signpost people to useful community support, and with an ALISS account you can contribute the many and varied resources that our local communities have to offer.

  6. May: The group visit and make links with The Stafford Centre

  7. June: The group are given a place on the crossparty group for mental health

  8. July: The Good Notice Board is developed • This is a opportunity for group members to say something good/positive that has happened to them in their week. This has enabled them to acknowledge some hope while going through challenging times.

  9. August: The group have a lovely day for their summer BBQ

  10. September: The group celebrates it’s 2nd Birthday!

  11. October: The group has its 100th Meeting

  12. November: The group work on self care for #NationalStressAwarenessDay

  13. December: The group look at staying safe over the Christmas period and hope for the future

  14. We have developed a safe card

  15. Group Quotes • “I enjoy being heard”“There is Laughter”“I feel understood”“There is strength”“I do not feel shame”“I gain more courage”“It is a confidential space”“I feel inspired”“I feel part of a team”“I feel supported”“I have gained friendships”“I can laugh!”“I do not feel judged”“I feel listened to”“It’s a safe place”“It feels like a united group”“I can support others” ”

  16. Common group topics

  17. Group guests: Jardine Simpson

  18. Group guests: Hilary Braidwood

  19. Group guests: Geoffrey Baines

  20. 68 Facebook Likes

  21. 1064 Twitter Followers

  22. Blog Views • We had 2,878 views (29% increase on previous year)

  23. Countries which most visited the Blog • 1. U.K. 1852 Views

  24. Countries which most visited the Blog • 2. U.S.A. 245 VIEWS

  25. Countries which most visited the Blog • 3.Germany 167 Views

  26. Countries which most visited the Blog • 4. France 125 Views

  27. Countries which most visited the Blog • 5. India 76 Views

  28. Most Viewed Post • 822 Views • http://bit.ly/1MHGp0p

  29. Group Stats Page 1

  30. Group stats page 2

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