News Archive September 2019
Closure of Friends in Need Project
The people who fund our Friends in Need project have decided that they no longer wish to commission the service from Mind in Croydon. The project will expire on 30th September 2019.
In terms of the support that Mind in Croydon can offer to people who are members of Friends in Need; we are happy for people to become members of the Hub, which means you can get the support of that project, attend groups and seek support from the staff there. If you would like to join the Hub, you can get an application form from our staff at Fairfield House 10, Altyre Road, East Croydon. Alternatively you can access a referral form via The Hub Leaflet.
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 23rd September 2019
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Stuarts 100 Mile Bike Ride
Date: 30th September
“Mental health illnesses have become increasingly more recognized recently with it being said that 1 in 4 people will be affected in any given year.
I personally have been affected in more ways than one and so too have many people I know.
It’s so important that the charities involved in helping affected people are supported, so I am looking to do what I can to give something back and help others in similar situations to myself.”
Donate via JustGiving here
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 17th September 2019
Mental Health Directory
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Elefriends
Elefriends is a supportive online community where you can be yourself. We all know what it’s like to struggle sometimes, but now there’s a safe place to listen, share and be heard. Find out more
Information Line
Mind in Croydon operate a confidential mental health telephone information line: Please telephone our freephone number 020 8668 2210 Find out more
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Reminder regarding our Addiscombe Charity Shop
Due to the government guidelines our charity shop in Addiscombe currently remains closed.
We recently had a complaint regarding items left on the pavement outside the shop. Please do not leave donations outside the door as we will not be taking them during this time.
We look forward to receiving them once the shop reopens.
In the meantime, if you would like to make a financial donation you can do so by visiting www.mindincroydon.org.uk/fundraising/donate/
Friday 22nd Food Parcels
Today our Hub team and the Croydon Fire Services made another successful food parcel delivery to our existing clients.
"Thank you for arranging for me to receive a food present today. Such a lovely gesture in these difficult times. I have to report that the bread was delicious and was superb for bacon sandwiches at lunchtime … everything was great."
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and at Mind in Croydon we’ve been looking at what kindness means to us, our families and friends.
We have put this together in a short video found at: youtu.be/HVTs_JeOPJw
Community Advocacy Still Operating
Our community mental health advocacy service is still operating and available to Croydon residents during the Covid-19 pandemic, please contact the team to discuss concerns with your care and treatment.
For more information see the poster attached.
You can contact the team on 0208 763 6730 or email advocacy@mindincroydon.org.uk.
As part of our Carers project funded by Croydon Council we are pleased to launch one of our carers Workshop presentations on the theme of ‘Understanding Stress for Carers’ on YouTube (youtu.be/zN-XEB78B5c).
Caring for someone during lockdown can be especially hard and our services remain open for you to access remotely.
Carers Counselling - www.mindincroydon.org.uk/how-we-can-help/carers-services/carers-counselling/
Carers Support - www.mindincroydon.org.uk/how-we-can-help/carers-services/carers-support/
Carers Groups - www.mindincroydon.org.uk/how-we-can-help/carers-services/carers-groups/
We will look towards posting more presentations on line so please view the news stream on our website: www.mindincroydon.org.uk for updates or follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/MindinCroydon), Instagram ()https://www.instagram.com/mindincroydon or our WordPress Blog (mindincroydon.wordpress.com/).
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