Wirral Mind News

INNER SPARK RECOVERY GROUP

2009-09-30T07:12:00.000-07:00

BELOW ARE DETAILS OF THIS SATURDAYS OUTING WITH THE INNER SPARK GROUP (UPDATED WEEKLY)

EXPLORE PARKGATE

Saturday 5th October 2009
A Walk & Something to Eat in Parkgate
Meet either 2:30 - 3 @ the Fountain Club
Or 4 pm @ the Old Key Pub, Parkgate
Transport: bus 487 from Birkenhead

If interested please call
Gill or Suzanne on 512 2200 Fountain Club
Or Ben on 639 1761 Union Street

EVERYONE WELCOME

2009-08-27T08:05:00.000-07:00

SUPPORT GROUPS AT WIRRAL MIND

2009-08-27T07:55:00.000-07:00

M.O.T
(Men only time)
Men’s self help group

You are invited to come to a positive mental health and well being self help group every Friday 2-4 pm. This will be held at Wirral Mind Fountain Project, in the Houston room. This will be your time and your group so if you are Wirral based and would like to join us come along for a chat and join in on our workshops in our friendly, safe and supportive environment and let us know how we can help you.
Just come to the Fountain Project at Wirral Mind
In the Houston Room Every Friday 2pm – 4pm
Wirral Mind
90 – 92 Chester Street
Birkenhead
CH41 5DL
gill@wirralmind.org.uk
0151 512 2200 Ext: 109

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.
Unfortunately we have a full quota for our first Group but we are in the process of putting together a second group.
All details will be available on our website a later date.
Alternatively call Gill Kenwright at Wirral Mind

Tel : 0151 512 2200
Email : support@wirralmind.org.uk

LET THE WORDS FLOW

Writing can help with your depression and anxieties

This group is for anyone who enjoys writing at their
own pace, short stories, poetry etc.

We are a friendly, self help group and meet every
Friday from 10 am till 12 noon

Join us in the Davies Room at the Fountain Project
90 - 92 Chester Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5DL

We meet in a supportive environment - join us for
A friendly chat and refreshments

For more details contact Gill on
0151 512 2200 ext 109

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

2009-08-27T07:52:00.000-07:00

RAINBOW

The Bereavement and Loss Support/Self Help Group
(Supported by Wirral Mind)

When we lose a loved one, we can feel disconnected from the World. We lose confidence and find it difficult to open up to friends or family.

We now are running a Self Help Support group to help with our anxieties where we can talk in confidence in a friendly safe environment.

The Group meet every Thursday at 2pm – 4pm in the Snoozlum at the Fountain Project.
For more information Please contact Gill Kenwright at
Wirral Mind : 0151 512 2200
Email : support@wirralmind.org.uk

ADULT ASPERGERS SELF HELP SUPPORT GROUP

2009-08-21T02:48:00.000-07:00

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.
Unfortunately we have a full quota for our first Group but we are in the process of putting together a second group.
All details will be available on our website a later date.
Alternatively call Gill Kenwright at Wirral Mind

Tel : 0151 512 2200
Email : support@wirralmind.org.uk

INNERSPARK SOCIAL GROUP

2009-07-01T03:08:00.000-07:00

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

WIRRAL MIND SERVICES

2008-12-18T04:37:00.000-08:00

Due to the expansion of Wirral Mind services we now have new contact numbers which are listed below

(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

2008-12-18T04:17:00.000-08:00

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 the befriending co-ordinator on
0151 678 5111 ex 3620

Press release Recovery

2007-11-01T03:23:00.000-07:00

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!