The support service has been working for many years to help Bristol-based people with mental health issues to make a positive difference in their lives. The service works with anybody who has mental health problem.
We support people within the community to identify their strenghts and work towards empowering them.
Our Support is centred on values of recovery and social inclusion,and we have found people that use our service become more independent,confident and resilient.
The service uses a person centred approach spending time to identify what you would like to work towards. We focus on smart goals at a pace that varies from person-to-person to increase motivation in an individual.
How The services helps people:- Improved confidence Sense of belonging and feeling part of your community again Gradual access in the community Build social contacts and feel supported Feeling more motivated Groups to achieve holistic wellbeing like yoga, community gardening, music therapy, etc.
Often the person you are supporting is a family member such as a partner, wife, husband, son, daughter or a friend. Whether or not you think you are a ‘carer’, support is available. We help over 200 people a year across Bristol who are looking for advice, support or information.
Bristol BAME Service (part of Bristol Community Support services)
BS2 8UH, < 1 mile from this service
Tag: Community support
The Bristol BAME Service works with existing Bristol Community Support Services in responding appropriately to the mental health needs of people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds.
Rethink Bristol services support people to recover a better quality of life through one-to-one support in accessing community facilities. The BME service works in partnership with statutory mental health teams and the BME voluntary sector to improve access to services for BME people.
We recognise that people may wish to communicate in a language other than English, therefore access to interpreters can be arranged.
Service literature is available in Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.
Somerset Additional Housing Service - Burcott Road Flats
BA5 2EQ, 18 miles from this service
Tag: Housing
Burcott Road is a supported housing service for people aged 18 years and over, who are living with a mental illness, and have low-level needs. It consists of six self-contained flats with residence parking facilities and a communal garden. The service provides housing related support to people who are at risk of not accessing or sustaining a home because of their mental health, vulnerability and/or a history of housing related problems. People can stay in the service for up to two years. The aim is to move people on to lead more independent lives in their own accommodation. If residents require additional support that isn’t housing related they will be signposted to appropriate services.
While there is no staff office onsite, a floating support service is offered.
Somerset Additional Housing Service - Keward House
BA5 1QH, 18 miles from this service
Tag: Housing
Keward House is a supported housing service for people aged 18 years and above, who are living with a mental illness and have low-to-medium needs. It has 19 rooms divided into four suites, each with communal kitchens, bathroom and lounge areas within one large building. The service provides housing-related support to people who are at risk of not accessing or sustaining a home because of their mental health, vulnerability and/or a history of housing related problems. People can stay in the service for up to two years. The aim is to move people on to lead more independent lives in their own accommodation. If residents require additional support that isn’t housing related they will be signposted to appropriate services. Staff are based in an office on site.
Advocacy for adults aged 18 and above, that is not required under the Care Act but supports the recommendations in the DH Winterbourne View review: Concordat programme of Action December 2012:
Rowan House is an intensive support service designed to promote recovery and improve social inclusion for adults with mental illness. It also supports peoples transition back to community living. The service is commissioned and regulated by Wiltshire Council. It is not Care Quality Commission Registered Care, nor is it solely housing-related support, but provides an innovative approach to the delivery of time-limited, outcome-focused care and support tailored to each persons needs. The service is delivered in accommodation provided by Selwood Housing. Short term support is provided by Rethink Mental Illness, up to a maximum of two years.
The Rethink Mental Illness Wiltshire Mental Health Inclusion Service provides a community mental health service for those in Wiltshire. It is to help support you if you are feeling isolated or lonely due to your mental health and create opportunities of growth to access your local community. The service is jointly funded by Wiltshire Council and the Wiltshire Commissioning Group.
At The Mead we believe that anyone who suffers from mental illness has the opportunity to live life to the full. The Mead offers 24-hour support, so there are always trained staff on hand to support residents and deal with any problems that might arise. Each resident has a ‘key worker’ who takes a special interest in their wellbeing, supporting them in what they wish to achieve while living at the home. This could include taking a college course, improving daily-living skills, working towards managing their own medication, or working to improve self-confidence. Staff work in a person-centred way to support each resident to achieve their goals.
The service aims to support residents to become independent and move on to either a lower level support service or their own accommodation.
Our service in Stroud offers independent, quality housing to tenants with mental health needs. We support people to achieve personal goals, offer emotional and practical support with day-to-day living, and help develop skills to live independently in the community in order to build a meaningful quality of life as defined by them.
We will: -
• Provide a safe and supportive environment
• Agree a plan of support with tenants including weekly contact with a key worker
• Offer listening, reassurance, guidance and practical assistance, and emotional support
• Help people gain skills that can equip them for independent living –
• Empower service users and enable them to have their say about the service
• Work with other agencies to ensure tenants receive appropriate and well organised support
• Create a culture where people of all backgrounds and experiences feel appreciated and valued
