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Recovery Activities
There are a range of services and activities available through Suffolk Mind’s Day Recovery Services.
The objectives are to continuously promote, develop, deliver and maintain a range of meaningful services and activities that build confidence and increase life choices, leading to improved quality of life and recovery from mental ill health. These services are available to people experiencing a wide range of mental health problems. People can self refer (open access) or be referred into these services. Services can be accessed quickly as there is no waiting and the process is inclusive. You will be invited to attend an appointment where we can explore what we have to offer you.
Services are free and are delivered by trained, knowledgeable and experienced staff. Individualised support plans are agreed with users of the service and then periodically reviewed to ensure needs are met and outcome issues addressed. Support plans will be periodically reviewed to ensure appropriateness / benefit of input. People can access services for as long as there is a need. Services are inclusive and confidentiality is maintained (according to policy).
Services are provided based on identified needs and have the ability to evolve according to changing needs. Flexibility and diversity of provision is highly valued by those using the services and also those that refer into it.
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West Suffolk Mind
We have a good range of services to help people with their recovery. Our services include basic social skills; art, music and creative writing; social support groups; ICT skills; and Employment Advice.
Services are available during normal working hours, throughout the week in the following locations: Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury, Haverhill, Brandon and Thetford.
WSM Art Group | WSM Flowerpot Womens' Group | WSM Creative Writing Group | WSM Music Group | WSM Employment Advice
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WSM Art Groups
West Suffolk Mind runs art groups for people recovering from mental illness.
These are weekly groups in a supportive, confidential environment. We have a selection of art and craft materials which you can try out. Group members work at their own project and enjoy sharing skills and ideas with each other. The facilitators are happy to suggest a project if you are not sure where to begin
Doing something creative can help you to relax and serve as helpful distraction from the anxiety that is often present during mental illness. Being part of a friendly, supportive group can help to rebuild confidence and motivation. Above all doing something creative in a group is enjoyable and inspiring – we get so many good ideas from each other.
Sometimes there is a waiting list to join a group.
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WSM Flowerpot Womens’ Group
This group provides a weekly space for women to get together and pursue a range of arts and craft activities in a supportive and safe environment.
On occasions the group takes trips to local places of interest, to provide exercise and a change of scene. Guest speakers are invited to talk on a variety of subjects around personal development and wellbeing.
Women can refer themselves to the group by phoning West Suffolk Mind. The group is held every Wednesday, between 10am and 12 noon in the Brandon Church Institute. The group is free to use. The size of the group varies between 8 and 15.
The group helps women increase their social interaction, develop their self confidence and make new friends.
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West Suffolk Mind
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WSM Creative Writing Group
West Suffolk Mind offers creative writing groups for people recovering from mental illness.
These are weekly groups in a supportive, confidential environment.
Writing can be therapeutic, sometimes relaxing and uplifting, sometimes challenging and poignant. Working in a structured group can help to rebuild confidence. It gives you the chance to sit down and write with help and encouragement.
If you are a budding wordsmith, we can help you to produce a portfolio of creative writing, based on your own unique ideas and experience. Group members are encouraged to contribute to our quarterly magazine.
An experienced facilitator will guide you through exercises and activities to help you unlock your own writing talent.
There is sometimes a waiting list to join these groups.
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WSM Music Group
Mindset – West Suffolk Mind’s very own band
Mindset is the public side of a music group at West Suffolk Mind. The music group’s aim is to give members the opportunity to express themselves through music. From small beginnings it has grown into a well subscribed group. It doesn’t matter if you can’t play any instruments. If you can sing – that’ll do.
Mindset’s music is an eclectic mixture of modern music – anything from the 60’s onwards. The aim of the group is to get members to perform publicly. We do this by playing at local charity events and to raise money for West Suffolk Mind.
Much of the publicly performed music is written by the members. We have several very prolific writers.
Both staff and volunteers work to encourage members to explore the creative side of their nature. This is achieved on a group basis as well as on a one to one basis through group performance of original material and one to one tuition and advice.
Having the opportunity to express what is inside us all through music is a wonderfully therapeutic experience.
It’s also great fun!
Mindset keeps getting better and better. As the writing side grows our set list gets better. We’ll make you dance and we’ll make you sing!
Contact
West Suffolk Mind
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WSM Employment Advice
This service was developed as part of a the Healthy Mind Centre to provide support to people wanting to return to work, education or volunteering following a period of mental ill health.
It provides support with CV writing, job search and supports you all the way into your first days back into work. We will assist you as long as you need support. We can also support you when you have a job to maintain your employment if needed.
Your can refer yourself via our central office. They will arrange for you to see one of our Employment Advisors. The Advisor will work with you over time to develop your employability by offering support with CV writing, interview techniques and searching for job or volunteer opportunities.
You will gain increased confidence in yourself and we aim to increase your self-esteem
This is normally done as a one to one but we do also provide employment workshop groups
If you have reached a time in your life that is right for you to move back into the work place our Employment Service will offer the support needed to help you succeed
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East Suffolk Mind
The range of services available is large and includes basic skills; art, craft and design, social support groups; photography; creative writing; ICT skills etc. Services are available during normal working hours, throughout the week in the following locations: Ipswich, Felixstowe, Stowmarket and Saxmundham.
ESM Self Confidence & Self Esteem for Women | ESM Complementary Therapies
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ESM Self Confidence & Self Esteem for Women
This course is delivered in partnership with the NSPCC to increase the self esteem of those who attend.
The course is provided in manner that supports women to assess and address their own needs. The course is suitable for women looking to experience ways of improving their self confidence and self esteem. The service operates on the principles of ‘open access’, i.e., women can refer themselves. The service is free and can be currently be accessed by contacting ESM’s Community Resources in Ipswich. There are plans to extend this course to other locations in Suffolk.
The course introduces a range of strategies for women to achieve;
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An increase in self worth and confidence
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To increase personal opportunities for vulnerable women.
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To give the opportunity for attendees to make choices in their lives in a positive way.
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To increase the self knowledge and skills of attendees.
This course is designed to be experiential, enabling women to make positive choices in a friendly supportive environment. The ease of accessibility is highly valued.
Our facilitators have a wealth of knowledge and are empathic, creative and resourceful in their practice.
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ESM Complementary Therapies
There are a wide range of complementary therapies available across East Suffolk through our Day Recovery Service.
A range of therapies are available in Ipswich, Stowmarket, Felixstowe and Saxmundham. These services are offered in acknowledgement of the fact that holistic packages of care have the best outcomes. Therapies are available to people experiencing a range of mental health problems / emotional distress. The service is low cost, can be negotiated based on available resources.
Access is open (people can refer themselves) but by appointment.
Therapies include Aromatherapy, Reiki, Reflexology, Indian head massage, Shiatsu. Our community resource centres have well equipped private rooms. Therapies are provided by qualified staff and closely supervised volunteer therapists. Therapies are available during normal working hours throughout the week. Therapies can be accessed as part of a package with other interventions and support.
The number of sessions depends on the particular therapy and individual needs.
People consistently feed back to us the immense value of complementary therapies on mental health and well-being.
The ease of accessibility and low cost nature of the service is highly valued.
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