RAMH Whats On? August 2020 · 1:1 Telephone and Video Counselling Up to six sessions for people who...
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What’s On? August 2020 Our work has changed in unimaginable ways during the coronavirus pandemic but our message remains the same: to promote recovery from mental ill health and to empower people to build independent, fulfilled lives. We understand the importance of keeping our services up and running as we move further into these unprecedented times and we continue to adapt quickly so we can still operate. We’re now seeing a change in restrictions which will allow us work with a more physical presence, however this comes with new challenges. This newsletter includes our forthcoming events in the following month - we hope you will find these helpful and will try to engage with some of them. If you have any comments or suggestions, please send these to us. For more information on any events or if you would like this emailed to you each month please email [email protected] or phone Agnes or Helen on 0141 847 8900 and they will be able to direct your enquiry to the right person. This newsletter is being delivered to people by email, on our website, staff intranet and by post. RAMH is a Scottish Registered Charity No. SC010430
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What’s On? August 2020
Our work has changed in unimaginable ways during the coronavirus pandemic but our message remains the same: to promote recovery from mental ill health and to empower people to build independent, fulfilled lives. We understand the importance of keeping our services up and running as we move further into these unprecedented times and we continue to adapt quickly so we can still operate. We’re now seeing a change in restrictions which will allow us work with a more physical presence, however this comes with new challenges. This newsletter includes our forthcoming events in the following month - we hope you will find these helpful and will try to engage with some of them. If you have any comments or suggestions, please send these to us.
For more information on any events or if you would like this emailed to you each month please email [email protected] or
phone Agnes or Helen on 0141 847 8900 and they will be able to direct your enquiry to the
right person.
This newsletter is being delivered to people by email, on our website,
staff intranet and by post.
RAMH is a Scottish Registered Charity No. SC010430
A message from our Chief Executive, Stephen McLellan
Hi everyone,
As we move into a further relaxation of lockdown restrictions, it remains crucial that people continue to take every precaution to minimise the risk to themselves and everyone involved with RAMH. We are all desperate to get out and about and 'see' more than what is immediately outside our front windows, I know I am.
However, bear in mind that 'lightening lockdowns' will be imposed at a minute's notice by councils and governments and you may be caught short far from home. Do your research in advance (there are lots of websites that will say where it is reasonably 'safe' to go to).
Enjoy your summer holidays, but take care.
Best wishes,
Stephen
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Latest news
Evaluation
As we are nudging back towards restrictions being lifted, this gives us the opportunity to re-visit how we provide support to individuals who use our services.
We don’t necessarily want to just move back to doing things exactly as we were before, as we hope over the past few months we have made some positive changes to how we deliver our support. We have commissioned the assistance of one of our previous students "Jo Shand" - to gather feedback on peoples experience of their support, from housing support and community services during this time, to help us shape how we move forward.
Please keep an eye out for communication from Jo either as a text, email or phone call - we would really appreciate it you could take a few minutes to give us your feedback.
STV Fund
The STV fund is still available for RAMH workers to support people with children under 18. Workers can apply for a small amount to support summer activities or games, a bike, IT or anything that you think would enhance a child and their families life. Individuals can make suggestions to their RAMH service worker. Application forms are available from [email protected] or email [email protected] for more information.
RAMH Caravan
After a shuddery start to the holiday season, we are hopeful that we will be able to take bookings for the RAMH 6 berth caravan, at Craig Tara in Ayr again from 17 July. If you are interested in finding out more, please get in touch with Rona - on 0141 847 8900.
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Renfrewshire Community Services
1:1 Telephone and Video Counselling
Up to six sessions for people who experience mild to moderate depression and anxiety. Focus is on self-management skills, using self-management NHS workbooks and signposting to other services where appropriate.
To make a referral call 0141 847 8900 or visit ramh.org to download a referral form.
1:1 Employability Support Support for individuals aged 16 – 64 who are experiencing mental health problems, to focus on improving and developing their skills and experience to improve opportunities for employment, training or a move back into education.
To make a referral call 0141 847 8900 or visit ramh.org to download a referral form.
Anxiety Management Group. Fridays 12-1pm.
This is a group delivered over Zoom. Stress Hub suitable for those who would like to learn about tools, techniques and self-management resources to address and reduce their stress and anxiety. We aim to keep this simple and straightforward.
To make a referral call 0141 847 8900 or visit ramh.org to download a referral form. For enquiries contact [email protected].
Lockdown, Lighten Up Café. Mondays 10.30-11.30am.
Drop-in recovery café over Zoom. This is a chance for people to catch up with old and new friends, whilst having a cuppa and chatting about how they’re feeling or anything else that’s important to them A great opportunity just to listen in.
To make a referral call 0141 847 8900 or visit ramh.org to download a referral form. For enquiries email [email protected]
RAMH Information Webinar. Every Wednesday 6-7pm.
Information webinars using Zoom covering weekly topics on how to manage your wellbeing during lockdown. Helpful resources shared on self-management. A great opportunity just to listen in.
Available to all. For more information email [email protected] or [email protected]
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Culture Club. Every Friday at 3pm.
A club to make social connections by talking about film, TV, theatre, books, music and art. We’ll be asking attendees to watch, read or listen to something and then come along prepared to discuss it, or anything else that’s caught your attention in the week.
Available to all. For more information email [email protected]
Online creativity challenges. Open to all and updated every Friday.
Weekly online creativity challenges, from baking to writing, collected in a “Creative distancing” portfolio/gallery.
Visit RAMH Facebook and Twitter pages or email [email protected] or [email protected] for details.
RAMH First Crisis Continues to operate Monday- Friday 9am-8pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm. This is for anyone living in Renfrewshire who feels they need support.
Freephone: 0800 221 8929 or Tel: 0141 848 9090 for information.
RAMH Housing Support Services
Continues to operate 24 hours a day, every day, in Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire providing support to people in their own homes.
Phone 0141 847 8900 or email [email protected] for information.
Community Link Service
Continues to operate for GP Practices Monday – Friday. Please call the practice and ask for an appointment with the Link Worker if there is anything non-medical that we can support you with. No issue is too small, or too big – give us a call.
Phone your GP surgery and ask for appointment with the Link Worker.
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All That You Are/You Always Matter
An exciting new course created and developed by Suzie Baines, North Ayrshire Wellbeing and Recovery College. All That You Are/You Matter Always, is a 4 week course to celebrate YOU, to put YOU at the heart of everything for a change, exploring how to care about who YOU are, how to value your relationship with yourself, discovering the greatness of kindness and much more.
Enquiries to Mary Spence, 0141 881 8811 or email [email protected]
RAMH Helpline Support RAMH are extending our Helpline Support until the end of September. This is for anyone in Renfrewshire who would feel better from getting something of their chest. The Helpline will continue to be manned by experienced RAMH staff, who can help with a listening ear. They will also be there to help people find alternative support on a variety of connected issues by putting you in touch with other expert help. The Helpline remains available Monday-Friday 9am till 5pm.
Freephone 0800 221 8904 or email [email protected] for more details.
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Causeway (East Renfrewshire)
1:1 Telephone and Video Counselling
Up to six sessions for people who experience mild to moderate depression and anxiety. Focus is on self-management skills, using self-management NHS workbooks and signposting to other services where appropriate.
To make a referral call 0141 881 8811 or visit ramh.org to download a referral form.
1:1 Employability Support Support for individuals aged 16 – 64 who are experiencing mental health problems, to focus on improving and developing their skills and experience to improve opportunities for employment.
To make a referral call 0141 881 8811 or visit ramh.org to download a referral form.
Anxiety Management Group. Fridays 12-1pm.
This is a group delivered over Zoom. Stress Hub suitable for those who would like to learn about tools, techniques and self-management resources to address and reduce their stress and anxiety. We aim to keep this simple and straighforward.
To make a referral call 0141 881 8811 or visit ramh.org to download a referral form. For enquiries contact [email protected].
Lockdown, Lighten Up Café. Every Monday 10.30-11.30am.
Drop-in recovery café over Zoom. This is a chance for people to catch up with old and new friends, whilst having a cuppa and chatting about how they’re feeling or anything else that’s important to them. A great opportunity just to listen in.
To make a referral call 0141 847 8900 or visit ramh.org to download a referral form. For enquiries email [email protected]
RAMH Information . Every Every Wednesday 6-7pm.
Information webinars using Zoom covering weekly topics on how to manage your wellbeing during lockdown. Helpful resources shared on self-management.
Available to all. For more information email [email protected] or [email protected]
Link Club. Every Tuesday, 1pm.
Weekly social connections group for people living in East Renfrewshire.
To make a referral call 0141 881 8811 or visit ramh.org to download a referral form. Email [email protected] for details.
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Online creativity challenges. Fridays.
Weekly online creativity challenges, from baking to writing, collected in a “Creative distancing” portfolio/gallery.
Visit RAMH Facebook and Twitter pages or email [email protected] or [email protected] for details.
RAMH Housing Support Services
Continues to operate 24 hours a day, every day, in Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire providing support to people in their own homes.
Phone 0141 237 0026 or email [email protected] for information.
Community Link Service Continues to operate for GP Practices Monday – Friday. Please call the practice and ask for an appointment with the Link Worker if there is anything non-medical that we can support you with. No issue is too small, or too big – give us a call.
Phone your GP surgery and ask for appointment with the Link Worker.
All That You Are/You Always Matter
An exciting new course created and developed by Suzie Baines, North Ayrshire Wellbeing and Recovery College. All That You Are/You Matter Always, is a 4 week course to celebrate YOU, to put YOU at the heart of everything for a change, exploring how to care about who YOU are, how to value your relationship with yourself, discovering the greatness of kindness and much more.
Enquiries to Mary Spence, 0141 881 8811 or email [email protected]
Garden Group Garden group working back in the community space at 21 Carlibar Road. Due to restrictions still in place the group has had to come at different points throughout the week. The garden is now back looking in good shape with the addition of our new labyrinth, we welcome back people to use the space safely.
For more info on the garden or would like to help us maintain the space please contact our physical activity worker Graham on 0141 881 8811 or [email protected]
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Men Do Talk. Monday 3rd, 17th 13th August at 12pm.
A fortnightly men’s group meeting over Zoom. Offers support to talk about issues that affect men in a safe and relaxing environment.
For more information please contact [email protected]
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North Ayrshire Wellbeing & Recovery College
Breaking the Silence. 4th August 1pm-2pm.
Come join us for a two part special of ‘Breaking the Silence’ on Mental Health. Prior to each session, two short TED Talks with a common theme relating to Mental Health & Wellbeing will be available to view. Then join us on Zoom to Discuss the themes & topics raised. Hosted by our own Creative Arts Peer Trainer Volunteer Claire Dalziel & Supported by Recovery College Team. Together let’s start a Conversation & Break the Silence. Zoom session will also include short video clips.
Confirm attendance for all courses with Trish on [email protected]
Poetry with Caroline Johnstone. Wednesdays 10.30am-12pm.
Writing can help us express our stories in a new way, heal and move forward. You don’t need any previous writing experience to get involved - and don’t let school experience deter you! Each day of the course will see us read poems and using them to inspire our own writing using a variety of writing exercises. Students will be encouraged to share ideas and their writing and while there’s no pressure to do that, it’s hoped that the supportive feedback will encourage everyone to do so. Please bring paper and a pen or pencil each week.
Confirm attendance for all courses with Trish on [email protected]
An Intro to Mindful Photography. Fridays 2pm-4pm.
This course is for people who are interested in using photography as a way of practicing mindfulness. You do not need to have any technical experience or special photographic equipment to participate in the course. All you need is a desire to learn and access to a mobile phone with a camera function.
Confirm attendance for all courses with Trish on [email protected]
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Well Seeing. 10th August 1pm-2pm.
A taster for monthly events in the autumn, this session will include clips along with chat about films that will be made available for viewing ahead of time. Prepare to be entertained and inspired not only by the films you will watch, but also by the conversation about them. Co-hosted by Claire Dalziel, Creative Arts Peer Trainer Volunteer, and Richard Warden, film producer and former Film Curator at the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival.
Confirm attendance for all courses with Trish on [email protected]
Creative Recovery with Lainey. 11th August 1pm-2pm.
Discover your creative side! Join us for a one-off session for an exploration to show how creativity can be part of your recovery journey.
Confirm attendance for all courses with Trish on [email protected]
PLP Book Club (invite only) 11th August 2pm-3:30pm.
For those students who completed the PLP training course with Fiona MacNeill, you are invited to join us in a Book Club. Fiona has selected a range of books for the students to read, followed by a review session. Recovery College staff with provide those students required details of the book and are invited to join in on the 12th of August at 2pm to discuss themes. A zoom invite will be sent out for this as well as details of the book.
Confirm attendance for all courses with Trish on [email protected]
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ACUMEN
To make a referral to RAMH call 0141 8478900 for Renfrewshire or 0141 881 8811 for East Renfrewshire. Alternatively, download a referral form from ramh.org and send it to [email protected].
Crisis Supports: If you live in Renfrewshire contact FIRST Crisis on freephone 0800 221 8929 (or standard rate 0141 848 9090). We are available 7 days a week, 365 days a year, Monday-Friday 9am-8pm and Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm.
If you live outside Renfrewshire and need immediate help contact:
Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87 http://breathingspace.scot/
Samaritans: 116 123 www.samaritans.org
NHS 24: 111 www.nhs24.com
ACUMEN Mental Health Connecting Up Group. Every Tuesday 3pm-5pm.
Join ACUMEN members from across the network and hear people's lived experience of promoting their mental health and well being.
Open to all. For more info please contact ACUMEN enquiries [email protected] or contact [email protected]
Oban Lorn and Isles Mental Health Forum. 24th August 2pm-4pm.
Bringing the mental health community together in Oban to share information, ideas and experience of using services. Chloe Guenther from NHS highland will be speaking about the OOH crisis service.
Open to anyone interested in Mental Health in Oban. For more info please contact ACUMEN enquiries [email protected]
Renfrewshire Connectedness Champions Zoom Conversation Café.
Renfrewshire Connectedness Champions project is to host a range of Zoom Conversations Cafes through August and September looking at peoples experience of Loneliness and Isolation through Lockdown? This will be facilitated by the Champions.
For more info please contact ACUMEN enquiries [email protected]
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