Bassetlaw Mind
Health
We want to run activities that improve the lives of people experiencing mental ill health through ecotherapy and access to green spaces.
About this cause
Bassetlaw Mind exists to provide information, advice and guidance on mental health issues to those living in Bassetlaw. Mind provides a range of services directly to those experiencing mental health issues as well as information and support to their friends, families and carers. Services include one to one support - counselling and talking therapies, support from a mental health professional, befriending from trained volunteers and support from peers 2. group based support - gender specific group based activities, discussion groups, social inclusion and creative therapies 3. training and education - formal learning sessions based to understand mental health, developing skills in managing mental health, building confidence and self esteem and encouraging self care.
How this cause brings people in the community together
Maintaining the allotment site will improve the area for the people living in the District. The general community working alongside a mental health project will promote positive images of mental health and reduce stigma, the project will encourage other uses of the site to think about their mental health therefore the project may reach people who would not normally come in to contact with Mind.