COVID-19 Service Update
This service is currently closed to new referrals. We look forward to receiving new referrals in the near future when we are able to provide in person one to one support.
We work together to create your own personal support plan. You are in control and choose the services you think you need. You can choose your own support worker and together we can review your progress.
Personalised Support Packages
Your personalised support package will provide continuity of care and support and opportunities to increase personal development and independence for you and your family. You and your family will be in control of planning, assessment and review. You will be in control of any changes to your choice of services.
Direct Payments
If you receive a Direct Payment you can choose from a wide range of personalised services. This can include your own Personal Assistant (PA), group and individual sessions, outreach services and personal development classes. If there is something else that you want to do we can find out what’s out there for you.
How does the support work?
- We will meet with you.
- Get your views on your strengths and abilities.
- Establish exactly what you want.
- Find out what’s out there.
- Create a plan that works for you.
Who is the service for?
- People with mental health issues
- People with learning difficulties
- People with physical disabilities
- Parents and children requiring support
- Anyone who wants to improve their mental wellbeing.
You Can Choose…
Outreach Service: From £15 an hour
This service helps you to find out what’s out there and get involved in activities that are going on in your local area. We can work together on a one to one basis or within a group.
The outreach service also provides support in your home so this could mean that you could have someone to help you with shopping, cleaning, cooking, etc. The possibilities are endless!
A Personal Assistant: From £15 per hour
Group Sessions: From £15 per session
- Drumming
- DJ
- Music
- Craft
- Cookery
- Confidence Building
Personal Development: From £15 an hour
- Managing Conflict
- Developing Relationships
- Sex and Sexuality
- Anger Management
- Citizenship
- Parenting skills
Gardening: £15 an hour
Physical Exercise: From £15 an hour
- Gym
- Swimming
- Walking
Travel Training: From £15 an hour
Dance Classes: From £4 for 1 hour session
- Jive
- Zumba
Well being: From £20 for 1 hour treatment
- Reflexology
- Thai Massage
- Swedish massage
- Aromatherapy
Day Services: From £35 per day (activities negotiable)
Sailing: From £120 per trip
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Contact Details
Telephone: 020 8688 1210
Email: mindmatch@mindincroydon.org.uk
Website: www.mindmatch.org.uk
Mental Health Directory
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Elefriends
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Information Line
Mind in Croydon operate a confidential mental health telephone information line: Please telephone our freephone number 020 8668 2210 Find out more
Latest Updates
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31 Day Art Challenge raises over £1000 for local mental health charity
Ellis Jurado, 12, lives in Redhill and supports Mind in Croydon each year with fundraising events. This year he set himself an Art Challenge to produce 31 drawings in 31 days in October and raised a whopping £1,250 online – 125% of his original target.
Ellis’ Mum, Lucie, said “We knew that World Mental Health Awareness Day was 10th October, so decided it was the perfect month for him to complete his “Inktober” challenge. We set up an online fundraising page and hoped to raise £500 for Mind. Within the first 8 days Ellis had already hit £500. So we increased the target to £1,000 and by 31st October and 31 fabulous drawings later he managed to raise a whopping £1,250!”
This fantastic fundraising effort will go towards supporting the services that Mind in Croydon currently provides to people and families in Croydon, including social groups and activities, many of which have moved online during the Covid-19 crisis.
Philippa Thompson, Chief Executive at Mind in Croydon, said “We are all so impressed and delighted with what Ellis has done to raise money to support people with mental health issues in Croydon; good mental health often starts with kindness and hope, and that’s what Ellis has given to all of us."
2019-2020: A Year in Numbers
Mind in Croydon is proud to support people in Croydon with their mental health – have a look at our latest Annual Report found at
www.mindincroydon.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Annual-Report-2019-20-WEB.pdf for more information.
During the 2019-2020 financial year we supported many clients with their varying needs including:
* 5,563 people with their mental health
* 110 carers
* 1,089 people had contact with a professional independent advocate
* raising £1.1 million in previously unclaimed benefits for Croydon residents
* providing 492 people with counselling sessions
* 1,685 calls received on the infoline
We also had 103 people volunteer for us and they provided 12,000 hours of their time and raised over £55,000 through individual giving, thank you to all of those who supported us.
Mind Policy and campaigns – Zoom meeting with Justin Tomlinson (the Minister for Disabled People)
“Ahead of the anticipated Government Green Paper & National Strategy for Disabled People we had the opportunity to meet virtually in an event hosted by National Mind with the Minister for Disabled People Justin Tomlinson.
We outlined the challenges that Mind in Croydon’s clients experience with the benefits system and how Covid-19 has made navigating the system even harder for many people with mental health issues. People with lived experience of mental health also took part and gave real life examples of how the benefits system creates sometimes insurmountable barriers for them.
Our work is influencing the development of what we hope will be a better benefits system that works for and with people experiencing mental ill health.”
Tom Goddard, Welfare Benefits Advice Service Manager
World Mental Health Day – Mental Health For All
The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year. This year’s theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is ‘mental health for all’.
One of our carers sent in a poem which we would like to share with you.
The poem can be read on our news page at www.mindincroydon.org.uk/news/
Creating conversations in Croydon – The untold stories of loss
Mind in Croydon are pleased to be taking part in ‘Creating conversations in Croydon – The untold stories of loss’ event on World Mental Health Day 10.10.20 @ 2pm. Emma Turner, our Head of Service Delivery will be contributing to these important discussions.
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Ellis Jurado, 12, lives in Redhill and supports Mind in Croydon each year with fundraising events. This year he set himself an Art Challenge to produce 31 drawings in 31 days in October and raised a whopping £1,250 online. Read more at: http://ht.ly/56Yr30rmJvp #Croydon
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