This website is a mental health resource for residents of the London Borough of Croydon.
Mind in Croydon is working to promote good mental health. It seeks to empower people to lead a full life as part of their local community.
To achieve these aims Mind in Croydon:
- Educates and provides services
- Campaigns and raises funds
- Works in partnership with other relevant organisations
- Values diversity and focuses on quality
- Involves service users and other volunteers in its work
Mind in Croydon is a mental health charity founded in 1967 and since then has developed into a significant provider of mental health services in Croydon.
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Christmas & New Year Service Opening Times
ADVOCACY
Closed: 23rd Dec 2019
Reopens: 6th Jan 2020
Telephone enquiries will still be responded to during this time although with bank holidays falling during these weeks there may be a longer than typical delay in responding.
ACTIVE MINDS
Closed: 23rd Dec 2019
Reopens: 6th Jan 2020
CARERS' SUPPORT
Closed: Christmas Eve from 2pm, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day
COUNSELLING
Closed: 23rd Dec 2019
Reopens: 6th Jan 2020
EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
Closed: Christmas Day
Reopens: 2nd Jan 2020
FAIRFIELD HOUSE & THE HUB
Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
Please see our winter programme below for the full schedule of opening times as times vary over the festive period.
The Hub Christmas Opening Times 2019 can be found at www.mindincroydon.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Christmas-Opening-Times-2019.pdf
INFOLINE
Closed: 24th Dec 2019
Reopens: 6th Jan 2020
SHOP
Closed: Christmas Day
Reopens: 2nd Jan 2020
WELFARE BENEFITS
Closed: 24th Dec 2019
Reopens: 30th Dec 2019
As always with other times of the year, over the festive period the service is by appointment only.
We have also been lucky to receive funding from National Mind to provide more targeted support for Universal Credit claimants or people who may be considering claiming Universal Credit. Please get in contact if you would like assistance with any Universal Credit issues.
Universal Credit Advice Project
Mind in Croydon is now offering an advice service aimed around supporting Croydon residents with Universal Credit claims. Started in October 2019, the service offers advice and support from the point of claim up to and including the Work Capability Assessment.
From one-off advice to ongoing support from the team, our Welfare Rights service is here to support with your Universal Credit Claim.
Through collaboration between National Mind and local Mind organisations, this project aims to achieve the following dual objectives:
To support people with mental health problems to navigate the Universal Credit system, to ensure they can access the income they’re entitled to; and
To gather data and insight to inform and strengthen Mind’s national campaigning efforts to make the benefits system work for those it services.
How to access support?
Referrals or advice can be sought by leaving a message at 020 8763 2037, or by emailing universalcredit@mindincroydon.org.uk.
Please note that we do not operate a drop in service for this project.
2 x Social Networking Caseworkers (Male)
£23,375 to £25,972 pa wte
We are looking for two Male Social Networking Caseworkers (one full time 36 hours per week and one part time 21 hours per week). They will work from our innovative and award winning Social Networking project in East Croydon. These posts help to promote recovery and social inclusion in people recovering from mental health issues by helping them to identify and participate in mainstream activities such as: education; faith and cultural activities; arts and culture; sport and exercise; neighbourhood/community activities etc. These activities take place in a variety of places in the community, at the project itself and in peoples’ homes. You will be required to work on a rota basis, including if necessary, early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. You need to be flexible and will be required to work your hours to meet the needs of service users. Occasionally this may be required at short notice. You will have: experience of working with vulnerable adults or transferable skills gained as eg a teacher/nursery worker etc; an understanding of boundaries; common sense; ability to get on with clients and professionals such as social workers and psychiatrists. In return, your enthusiasm, expertise and dedication will be rewarded with the opportunity to work within a strong and committed team which makes a real difference to clients’ lives. The atmosphere, cohesiveness and support within the team at our Social Networking Service is second to none.
Please note, our new Social Networking Caseworkers must be male. This is to help with running mens’ groups, and providing one to one support in male clients’ homes as part of our Mindmatch project.
Please download the Application Form and Pack can be found at: .https://www.mindincroydon.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/
Please note that Mind in Croydon does not accept CVs as a method of application and does not wish to be contacted by employment agencies.
Previous unsuccessful applicants need not apply.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 9am on Monday 6 January 2020
Please post completed application form to:
The HR Manager
Mind in Croydon
26 Pampisford Road
Purley
Surrey CR8 2NE
If you would like an informal discussion please phone Cara Scott, HR Manager, on 020 8668 2210. Interviews will be held at our project in East Croydon and are likely to be on Wednesday 22 January 2020.
On Wednesday 18th December the Songsations are holding “A Songsational Seasonal Surprise”.
Join them for a Christmas sing-a-long and a mince pie and help raise money for Cruse Croydon and Mind in Croydon.
This will be held at St John The Divine Church Hall, Upper Selsdon Road, CR2 8DD and starting at 7.30pm.
Tickets are £8/£5 concession (cash only) and under 16’s go free with a paying adult.
Visit songsations.net for more info.
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