The idea
At a time when many are struggling to access services for various reasons we need to expand our reach, to let people know of our services and how we can help. Our ‘Stay Mentally Healthy’ Community Hub is inspired by the community’s response and need for more easily accessible, and affordable, mental and emotional wellbeing provision. Most of our services are either free or donation-based.
We provide self-help services including training events, workshops, courses, 1-1 appointments, and a drop-in café where you can receive a free personalised Wellbeing Plan to support your wellbeing goals. We offer everyone the opportunity to empower their own mental health through supported, guided, accredited, and evidence-based self-help. Whether a person is currently living with poor mental health, struggling with their thoughts and feelings, or simply wishes to learn the tools to stay mentally healthy, our expert trainers, consultants, and volunteers many with lived-experience are here to help.
What we'll deliver
- More individualised 'Stay Mentally Healthy' Wellbeing Plans
- More online easily accessible 1-1 appointments
- Sharing of events and services to a wider audience
- Creating an online social community for people unable to attend the Hub in person
- Early intervention, prevention and empowerment through more easily accessible self-help services
- More volunteer opportunities for local people
- More training opportunities for those with lived-experience to train as consultants and trainers working from the Hub
- The opportunity to collaborate with other organisations through online means, e.g. online yoga
- An inclusive digital community for ongoing input and peer support
Why it's a great idea
The SMH Hub was developed by those with lived experience who have taught and advised local educational institutions and organisations like the Kings Trust on mental wellbeing.
Accredited and evidence-based tailored self-help and 1-1 services.
Extend our reach impacting 1000’s of people using digital channels to widen our message, provide support, and inclusion.
The Hub provides a safe place and first point of contact reducing isolation whilst also providing volunteer opportunities in person and online.
Enable more individuals and their families to better understand how they can empower themselves and their loved ones.
The 1-1 appointments and training can be delivered online or in-person, where individuals can connect according to their own circumstances and needs whilst progressing at their own pace.
Provides ongoing in person and digital support with clear direction to maintain mental and emotional wellbeing with the Stay Mentally Healthy Wellbeing Plan.
Values lived-experience.
Steps to get it done
- Develop a promotional campaign to spread the word
- Provision of more online services including 1-1 appointments
- Recruiting more volunteers to work onsite and at home to help with promotions
- Setting up social media campaigns
- Interactive support groups to encourage inclusion and address isolation
We collaborate with dedicated Delivery Partners, service providers and like-minded organisations both locally and nationally, with the SEJ Process at the cornerstone of all service provision. Implementing a comprehensive and holistic approach that delivers quality service.
Bridgnorth Hub SEJ service providers have over 55 years combined experience within education, business and with the public. The Head Volunteer with over 19 years of service oversees all Hub volunteers.
The Hub not only provides volunteer opportunities but also encourages local service providers to expand their reach and in turn enhances the Hub's service provision.
The Hubs are the perfect first point of contact for anyone eager to empower their mental and emotional wellbeing. Our Stay Mentally Healthy Wellbeing Plans are key to what we do, fuelling our success and enabling us to make a real difference!
