Adult Aspergers Syndrome
Support Group Called
Connect
(Supported by Wirral Mind)
If you are an adult diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome and would be interested in participating in a Self Help Support Group then we would like to hear from you.
This new group being planned by people with Aspergers will be starting soon.
In this group you will be able to meet others, make new friends and develop your social skills in a safe friendly environment and be encouraged to live life to the full.
Before we arrange the first meeting, could you please let us know if you are interested.
For more information Please contact Gill Kenwright at “Wirral Mind”
Tel: 0151 512 2200 ex 109
Email support@wirralmind.org.uk
Wednesday, 1 July 2009
INNERSPARK SOCIAL GROUP
TAKING THE ICE OUT OF ISOLATION
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES & TRIPS PLANNER
MEET SATURDAYS WEEKLY From 11 am @ the FOUNTAIN PROJECT or as prior arranged
DATE ACTIVITY VENUE COST TRAVEL
4 July Outing Chester, walk along the ancient walls, the river & shopping Transport (if no travel pass)
Refreshments Bus / Train
11 July Outing Birkenhead Park – Guided walk by Park Ranger Refreshments Bus / Walk
12 July Outing Wirral Show, New Brighton Entrance Fee, Transport (if no travel pass)
Refreshments, Bus / Train
18 July Outing Hibre Open Day, West Kirby – Seal watching / short guided walks Transport (if no travel pass)
Refreshments Bus / Train
25 July Outing Albert Dock, Liverpool Transport (if no travel pass)
Refreshments Bus / Train / Ferry
Everyone is welcome to these activities. The aim is to make new friends, broaden our horizons and have some fun. We are flexible and accommodating to new ideas. So if there is something you would like to do please let us know, see contacts below.
We look forward to seeing you at any of these activities. Thank you for your interest.
Contact:
Gill Kenwright at Wirral Mind on 0151 512 220
or Ben Adams on 0151 639 176
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES & TRIPS PLANNER
MEET SATURDAYS WEEKLY From 11 am @ the FOUNTAIN PROJECT or as prior arranged
DATE ACTIVITY VENUE COST TRAVEL
4 July Outing Chester, walk along the ancient walls, the river & shopping Transport (if no travel pass)
Refreshments Bus / Train
11 July Outing Birkenhead Park – Guided walk by Park Ranger Refreshments Bus / Walk
12 July Outing Wirral Show, New Brighton Entrance Fee, Transport (if no travel pass)
Refreshments, Bus / Train
18 July Outing Hibre Open Day, West Kirby – Seal watching / short guided walks Transport (if no travel pass)
Refreshments Bus / Train
25 July Outing Albert Dock, Liverpool Transport (if no travel pass)
Refreshments Bus / Train / Ferry
Everyone is welcome to these activities. The aim is to make new friends, broaden our horizons and have some fun. We are flexible and accommodating to new ideas. So if there is something you would like to do please let us know, see contacts below.
We look forward to seeing you at any of these activities. Thank you for your interest.
Contact:
Gill Kenwright at Wirral Mind on 0151 512 220
or Ben Adams on 0151 639 176
Thursday, 18 December 2008
WIRRAL MIND SERVICES
Due to the expansion of Wirral Mind services we now have new contact numbers which are listed below
Ros Purcell (Volunteer/Befriender Co-ordinator) 0151 678 5111 ex 3620
Jackie Haggis (Part-time Administrator) 0151 678 5111 ex 3620 (mornings)
Karen Blair (Advocate for adults with learning difficulties) 0151 653 6400
Chris Hockenhull (Volunteer/Training Co-ordinator for A.B.C) 0151 677 4777 fax 6774771
Ros Purcell (Volunteer/Befriender Co-ordinator) 0151 678 5111 ex 3620
Jackie Haggis (Part-time Administrator) 0151 678 5111 ex 3620 (mornings)
Karen Blair (Advocate for adults with learning difficulties) 0151 653 6400
Chris Hockenhull (Volunteer/Training Co-ordinator for A.B.C) 0151 677 4777 fax 6774771
WIRRAL MIND VOLUNTEER BEFRIENDERS
Our befriending service is always in need of volunteers, and we are particulary in need of male volunteers at present.
For further information please contact
Ros Purcell on 0151 678 5111 ex 3620
For further information please contact
Ros Purcell on 0151 678 5111 ex 3620
Thursday, 1 November 2007
Press release Recovery
Recovery at Wirral Mind
Simon was diagnosed with a serious mental health problem more than 20 years ago. But he didn’t only collect a diagnosis and a label, he took on the view that his quality of life, as he had known it, was over. He was told he was unlikely ever to work again, that he was inevitably going to go in and out of hospital, and that even his close relationships and friendships by going to be difficult or impossible. And this is the way its was. That and the stigma he experienced as someone with mental health problems. A year ago Simon found out about Recovery – the idea that he could take back control of his life, learn new skills and tools, make new and better relationships and start becoming a giver of support himself, as well as a receiver of support from others. Simon now has three jobs, a partner and he teaches ‘wellness’ to others – many of whom are mental health professionals themselves.
These ideas about Recovery came to Wirral about two years ago and hundreds of people are already involved - all looking at their own well-being and supporting one another regardless of whether they are people who use services, staff or carers. Recovery doesn’t discriminate, because we are all looking after our mental health every day, whether we are doing fine at the moment or having a difficult time.
The Learning and Growth Project at Wirral Mind has just been awarded a grant from The Big Lottery Fund to bring recovery ideas and services to many more people. We will be providing workshops, where people can learn how to look after themselves better. These will be free and open to anyone interested in improving their mental wellbeing. We will be promoting self-help groups and peer counselling networks, so that people can support one another.
There is plenty of information on Recovery to be found. Pamphlets available from Wirral Mind, and web sites such as mentalhealthrecovery.com and home2.btconnect.com/wirralmind/
The most important thing about recovery from emotional distresses is Hope. Hope is the key to Recovery. People do get better!
Simon was diagnosed with a serious mental health problem more than 20 years ago. But he didn’t only collect a diagnosis and a label, he took on the view that his quality of life, as he had known it, was over. He was told he was unlikely ever to work again, that he was inevitably going to go in and out of hospital, and that even his close relationships and friendships by going to be difficult or impossible. And this is the way its was. That and the stigma he experienced as someone with mental health problems. A year ago Simon found out about Recovery – the idea that he could take back control of his life, learn new skills and tools, make new and better relationships and start becoming a giver of support himself, as well as a receiver of support from others. Simon now has three jobs, a partner and he teaches ‘wellness’ to others – many of whom are mental health professionals themselves.
These ideas about Recovery came to Wirral about two years ago and hundreds of people are already involved - all looking at their own well-being and supporting one another regardless of whether they are people who use services, staff or carers. Recovery doesn’t discriminate, because we are all looking after our mental health every day, whether we are doing fine at the moment or having a difficult time.
The Learning and Growth Project at Wirral Mind has just been awarded a grant from The Big Lottery Fund to bring recovery ideas and services to many more people. We will be providing workshops, where people can learn how to look after themselves better. These will be free and open to anyone interested in improving their mental wellbeing. We will be promoting self-help groups and peer counselling networks, so that people can support one another.
There is plenty of information on Recovery to be found. Pamphlets available from Wirral Mind, and web sites such as mentalhealthrecovery.com and home2.btconnect.com/wirralmind/
The most important thing about recovery from emotional distresses is Hope. Hope is the key to Recovery. People do get better!
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