Social Networking Hub, Counselling, Helpline and Information Services in Croydon

Descriptions

Community based non-clinical support to people experiencing mental health crisis and ongoing severe and enduring mental illness. Provision of 6-day per week services to:— maintain and improve recovery,— build self-confidence,— improve physical well-being,— improve social networks including educational attainment,— reduce dependence on mental health services.Counselling service to:— enhance quality of life and health gain,— enhanced perception and use of GPs,— improve appropriateness of referrals to linked services and agencies.Helpline and information service to optimise service access. Piloting of support to improve outcomes for A&E attenders experiencing mental health crisis with focus on proactive care in collaboration with clinical partners.