EAST IS EAST

New Mental Health Support Services

Meanwhile, P3 has also begun offering mental health support services for people in Rutland and Leicester who require it, even if they have no previous experience of mental ill-health.

It includes a drop-in service (no appointments necessary) and a community recovery programme to offer assistance to people wherever they live in these areas.

MEANWHILE, OVER IN DERBYSHIRE …

P3 is glad to be expanding its services in the East Midlands, supporting people with accommodation, mental health and other important needs.

In Nottinghamshire, P3 is working with the County Council to set up new accommodation and support services in Mansfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield for young parents and their children.

As well as providing four self-contained homes on one site with shared spaces for education and activities plus six more homes throughout both towns, the service will also create new jobs and opportunities in the area.

In addition, young people with simil ar life experiences to those receiving the support will be made Peer Mentors to help offer understanding and advice.

Believing In People

“At P3 we believe in people and work alongside them to achieve their potential,” said Rebecca Harrington-Leigh, Director of Services.

“I’m really excited about this service, it will provide amazing opportunities for young parents and their children to lead fulfilled, positive lives as a family.

“We’ve got plans such as a Grow Your Own project, where people can enjoy the therapeutic effects of gardening, and our Activities and Play Lead will ensure young families can enjoy educational and beneficial activities such as outings, play activities on site and time to socialise.”

The Mental Health Helpline and Support Service was named Specialist Team of the Year in the Team Derbyshire Healthcare Hearts Awards.

This service is a partnership between P3, Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, the Police and Crime Commissioner and the Clinical Commissioning Group.

It provides expert guidance for people in Derbyshire and Derby City who are experiencing mental ill-health or concerns.

Here’s what one caller had to say about the support they received:

“Thank you for the tremendous support work available to us within this county. I was in great need last night at 1.00am and I was able to call and speak to a person who simply listened and was a source of comfort in my difficulties. I found the support team to be very polite, able to answer my questions and so professional.”