Stay Well, Stay Safe!
Whilst the majority of Government restrictions have been lifted, mindful of the predicted increase in COVID infections Changes remains focused on the safety of those who deliver and access our services.
We will continue to offer you different engagement options – i.e. face-to-face, Zoom or via telephone.
There will be an easing of COVID restrictions at our face-to-face venues – once seated, you will have the option of removing your face mask (if you can socially distance) and sessions will be longer and include a middle break.
However, you will still have to book a place at our Peer Groups/Workshops and social activities; as the number of people attending group/training sessions will be capped, (to allow for a degree of social distancing); sanitizer will be provided, temperature checks will be undertaken and (unless exempt) you will be required to wear a mask whilst moving around the building.
We will continue to monitor the situation – flexing our provision and adapting our COVID-19 protocol – to keep everyone safe and well.
Whatever service element you choose to support wellbeing and recovery…
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See below and choose services that best suit your needs
Wellbeing
Services to increase your mental wellbeing and ability to cope – helping you to stay well whilst self-isolating and offering support to keyworkers performing important roles
Recovery
Services helping those who sometimes struggle with their mental health – to stay well and to get on with their lives
Weekly Peer-Support Groups
PSGs, where those in mental distress can connect and share self-help tips, offer each other support, and learn how to apply Changes 12 steps to manage their condition
Stay Well CYP
Services* to promote wellbeing and recovery of children and young people in mental distress – and additional support for parents, carers and teachers
*Provided by Changes, North Staffs Mind and Dove
Get to know Changes…
17th Jan is #BlueMonday Awareness Day 2022 and although there is no evidence, it’s ‘reported’ to be the most depressive day of the year, yet with a bit of forward planning, it certainly needn’t be.
Ideas to help avoid the blues on any day, plan ahead – meet a friend for a brew or a walk & a talk, make time for family, Facetime an old school pal, cook your favourite meal – basically anything that makes you happy, to turn any blue day into a You day!
Upcoming Workshops in 2021
Improve your Mental Fitness, Confidence, Self Esteem & Emotional Intelligence.
Mental health awareness plus develop wellness tools to keep you involved in your community.
Click here for the following courses: Anger Management, Stress & Anxiety, Advance to Employment
Promote a better understanding of recovery & to learn how to apply Changes 12 steps to manage various types of mental distress.
Self-management techniques for stress, anxiety & depression. Explore the thought cycle & dealing with difficult emotions.
View our mental health support services for children, young people and adults:
Stay Well Young People Wellbeing Recovery Adult Peer-support
If you need help with something other than your mental health please visit Stoke on Trent Together
On-line training programmes and 1-2-1 sessions, use ‘Zoom’ software, which can be downloaded free of charge onto your smartphone, tablet or computer.
> Download Zoom < > Video: How to Register with Zoom <
Zoom provides a safe and secure system – Zoom Security
Please click here to find out what you can do to keep the meetings/sessions private and confidential.
Wellbeing:
wellbeing.here4u@changes.org.uk
07983 437 747
Recovery:
recovery.here4u@changes.org.uk
Peer-support Groups:
psg.here4u@changes.org.uk
01782 411 433 / 07846 187 092
Stay Well CYP:
staywell.here4u@changes.org.uk
01782 418 518
Donations are very much appreciated & can be made via Paypal. For further information regards making a financial contribution, please contact Irene on 01782 411433 or email stoke@changes.org.uk
