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Helping people in North Somerset with Mental Health problems to engage in community and volunteering activities as part of recovery. Volunteers will give 1:1 support as people seek to improve quality of life and overcome fears and stigmas attached to their problems. Locally based support.
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Beneficiaries
Situation
Lack of support for people with mental health problems, who are trying to move their lives forward and re-engage with social activities and work.
Solution
Friend will provide supervised volunteer "Mentors" who will work on a close 1:1 basis with people. Listening to their fears, their aspirations and interests. Helping to source activities, attend with people initially - if necessary - and review their progress with them in a non-critical way. Counselling support will also be available to individuals engaged on this programme.