Rural Development Project
The project aims to:
- Develop services and opportunities in an area currently deprived of creative activities for individuals suffering mental ill health
- Promote better mental health for country people, developing innovative support and care networks
- To continually assess mental health need in the specific areas identified
- Provide information and training for volunteers and professionals, working in rural communities
- To network and develop partnerships with community organisations to maximise the available opportunities for Hunts.Mind service users
- Work in partnership with service users and other agencies, help develop appropriate, effective and quality services
- At all times to work in such a way that motivates and inspires Hunts.Mind service users and promotes their self-confidence
Our Work
- National campaigning for better rural mental health services
- Partnership working with other rural and mental health agencies
- Services that are based on local needs, an opportunity to look at social, economic and cultural factors – tailored to fit the local community
- Rural Development is linking with the Primary Care Mental Health Team in order to develop services in isolated areas.
Weekly drop-ins at:
- St. Ives – Mondays – 12.00pm-2.00pm
- Ramsey – Tuesdays – 3.00pm-5.00pm
- Ramsey – Thursdays beginning 12th June 2008 – 12.00pm-1.30pm - this is a focused group exploring coping strategies with regard to anxiety.
Our Rural Development Worker offers an Information and Advice Session at the Ramsey Community Information Centre, 39 Great Whyte, Ramsey, PE26 1HH on Tuesdays from 1.00 until 2.30pm. This is free impartial advice and guidance given on matters relating to mental health and wellbeing.
If you require more information, then please contact Janette Hayden, Rural Development Worker.
