Project start date: 1 March 2017
Project end date: 28 February 2018
CCG area(s) where this project operates: Central
Neighbourhood(s) in which this project operates: Chorlton, Whalley Range, Fallowfield
Programme objective(s) supported by this project:
3. to increase the level of support offered to people with mental health problems who find it difficult to access existing services in their neighbourhoods
Project summary: Short term GP-based intervention to people in who present at their GP with low level anxiety. 60 minute ‘check-up’ to assess mental wellbeing, existing risk factors and their coping strategies, and identify additional strategies, suggest self-help tools, and identify community assets.
Organisation name: Manchester Mind
Organisation summary: Manchester Mind is a Manchester mental health charity that has been working in the city for 27 years. We have developed accessible ways of working that are attractive to disabled people, people from BME communities and young people. We have been involved in the development of key statutory services in Manchester (AOT, EIP, psychiatric wards) and we always include our diverse and accessible approach.
Contact name: Sinead O'Connor / Elizabeth Simpson
Contact number: 0161 221 3054 / 0161 769 5732
Contact email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Webpage address: www.manchestermind.org
Postal address: Zion Resource Centre, 339 Stretford Rd, Manchester, M15 4ZY