Call for 'Mental Health Champions' in Bridlington and East Riding
Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, in partnership with the County Council, is putting on free training workshops
There is a call for people in Bridlington and the East Riding to become 'Mental Health Champions'.
Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, in partnership with the County Council, is putting on free training workshops across the area. 200 places are available on the half day sessions.
The workshops will also enable individuals to be better equipped to spot the signs of poor mental health, how to support someone if they were struggling with poor mental health, and signpost them to the most appropriate services. They will also be providing attendees with tips and techniques on how to better manage and improve their own mental health and wellbeing.
It will be delivered face-to-face at various locations across the East Riding. All workshops are FREE to East Riding of Yorkshire residents. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
There is one at 1pm today in Bridlington with another scheduled in July.
Lyndsey McClements, Director of Operations at Hull and East Yorkshire Mind said:
“We are really excited to be holding these workshops, and to be building on our existing partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council. 1 in 4 people will experience poor mental health every year, but the stigma still attached to mental health creates a barrier to people getting the help they need and deserve. By creating Mental Health Champions, we can move towards a world where no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.”
Adam Gibson, Public Health Lead for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention at East Riding of Yorkshire Council said:
“With what has been a tough couple of years for everyone, having these sessions available within communities is a great tool to raise awareness of the benefits of taking care of yourself and looking after your mental health. These sessions will allow residents to better understand mental health, to develop the skills and techniques to maintain positive mental health, and equip them with the tools to support others.
“These sessions really compliment the Healthy Minds campaign in the East Riding, which hosts a wide range of mental health information, support and services. The resources can be accessed via https://eastridinghealthandwellbeing.co.uk/healthy-minds/. ”
Everyone who completes the workshop will get:
• A certificate of attendance
• A FREE mental health champion badge
The following dates and locations are available:
• Thursday 26th May – 1pm to 4.30pm at Bridlington Central Library, 14 King St, Bridlington, YO15 2DF
• Wednesday 15th June – 9.30am to 1.00pm at Beverley Library, Champney Rd, Beverley HU17 8HE
• Tuesday 28th June – 1pm to 4.30pm at All Saints’ Church, Middle Street North, Driffield, YO25 6ST
• Friday 15th July – 9.00am to 12pm at North Bridlington Library, Marton Gate, Bridlington, YO16 6YD
• Thursday 21st July – 9am to 12.30pm at Goole Library, Carlisle Street, Goole, DN14 5DS
• Monday 12th Sept – 9am to 12.30pm at Community Centre, Queen St, Withernsea, HU19 2HH
To book your FREE place, complete the registration form at www.heymind.org.uk/mhchampions and a member of our team will be in touch.
For 24 hour information, advice and support, please call Hull and East Yorkshire Mind on 01482 240133, email info@heymind.org.uk or chat live at www.heymind.org.uk.