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The prime function of this site is to give people information (not advice) on what is out there for people suffering mental ill health in Salford.
There is more help out there than people realise!
1 in 4 people suffer some kind of mental ill health some time in their lives...
On a personal level, I first realised something was not quite right with me when I was always shatterd and getting confused, and I was struggling more and more to get up for work. I tried to shake it off myself (but failed) I should have simply gone and spoke honestly to my GP.
Remember do not be afraid or ashamed to seek advice and ask for help . Thats what the services are there for !
What is out there that i could One might ask ? Well quite a lot if you now were look and can get stright forwerd imformation.
Arts on Prescription What is Arts on Prescription? one might ask ...
Not a lot of people know about this service, so what is it?? Well, if your GP feels you are really stressed out, and they feel you need time to de-stress, they can give you a prescription, but not like a normal one for medication. It is a prescription to allow you to do some kind of art therapy, usually for a 6 weeks. It is to give you that break you might desperately need. It could be to undertake some pottery, photography, creative writing or even painting (in water colours or oil). It could be doing a woodwork project or gardening in their beautiful garden. There are also other short courses available. I have personally seen first hand, how such a break and time out can help people so much, and I support Arts on Prescription whole heartedly.
In Salford we have an Arts on Prescription service which runs from Start in Salford Wellbeing Centre. Click the link for further details (Link) to Start in Salford. Start in Salford is an important resource to the residence of Salford. The centre is based with-in easy bus access and around 100 yards from Salford Precint, on Broad Street. Speak to your GP about Arts on Prescription. There are now other venues within Salford that are following Start in Salford's lead, watch this space for more details!
In and around Salford there are various drop-ins, allotments, art centres and events, some of which allow free internet access if you ever need it.
There will be more indepth information on this site soon. The information will include more details on what is available around Salford, and also links to other useful sites on the internet, such as Mind. I also recommend TheICARECAFE website, this site covers information on mental ill health as well as various other health issues, it is well worth a look!
To contact us. Email : salfordusernetwork@ntlworld.com
  
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The Samaritans
provides confidential non-judgmental support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. You don't have to be suicidal to call. Telephone support is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year, on 08457 90 90 90 in the UK. Support is also available via email at jo@samaritans.org. Callers can also visit a local branch for face-to-face support; click on 'Find your local branch' for details of your nearest branch and opening times.
www.samaritans.org
Sane
A confidential UK national telephone helpline run by Sane, the mental health charity. Saneline is open from 12 noon to 11pm (Monday to Friday) and 12 noon to 6pm (Saturday and Sunday) on 0845 767 8000. It offers practical information, crisis care and emotional support to anyone affected by mental health problems, including families and carers.
www.sane.org.uk
Salford PCT.
IS A GREAT LOCAL WEBSITE
YOU CAN FIND INFO ON FIND A GP/Dentist/Hospital/Pharmacy.
or local .walk in Center
www.salford-pct.nhs.uk
NHS.(Primary Care Trust).
For Up to Date Info On
Swine Flu.
Go to this site and simply tap in your post code.
You can even pick the service you are looking for inyour area, an excellent
informative site,in my opinion.
www.nhs.uk/Pages/HomePage.aspx
For up to date info regarding mental health
www.mind.org.uk
North West Mental Health Trust
www.bstmht.nhs.uk/default.aspx
START IN SALFORD is a Charity helping so many Salford people through art.
Its website is a must to look at and
I can personally recommend it, check it out
www.startinsalford.org.uk
Do you live in lthe Salford 3 area ?
Then have a look at The Angel web site which is the Hub for the area of whats going on health wise
www.salfordangel.org.uk/
For General Health. Forums
this is a good web site I found. It also has
a mental health group forum called
(Dont Mind Me) which I have joined
www.icarecafe.com
A good and informative site I have also found to be is,
The National user suvivor network which is at;
www.nsun.org.uk/WebPage.aspx?Id=1
For people living in Manchester .
There is also the Manchester user nework
www.manchesterusersnetwork.org.uk
For mental health campaigning look at
www.rethink.org
Fighting Mental Health Stigma Out side
manchester Town Hall with rethink
and mind .Time to Change 2009 |