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Projects: Peace of Mind

Art exhibition

Here are a selection of some of the "inspirational" artwork exhibited at Taunton Library in Spring 2008.

“The exhibition was alive. You could feel the expression!”

“Inspirational”

“A happy exhibition! Well done. I have enjoyed looking and reading”

“Lovely free expression and use of colour”

“Excellent achievement.”
 

What is Peace of Mind?
Peace of Mind is a community based support service based in Taunton for people experiencing mental ill-health. It offers a variety of different types of support, depending on the needs of the individual. It is one of a number of services provided by Mind in Taunton & West Somerset.

WHAT'S ON? 
See below for an sample timetable of the services and groups we are offering for 2009.

Why does it exist?
People experiencing mental ill health can find it difficult to cope with the symptoms of their illness and the attitudes of others to their illness. Peace of Mind exists to assist individuals to manage their own lives and achieve their potential, and to ensure that that they are not stigmatized in any way.

When is it open?
Peace of Mind currently operates on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 3.30pm. We provide a monthly timetable to our service users that details what is available on any given day. Examples of support offered include a self management course, one to one support, drop in and peer support groups.

How do I find out more?
You can contact Mind in Taunton & West Somerset on (01823) 334906 or email suzanneg@mindtws.org.uk.

What to expect...
A friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome. Service users can drop in if they need support from staff, volunteers or their peers. Our facilities include internet access, a small garden, tea & coffee making facilities, daily newspapers & art and craft materials. Staff emotionally support individuals when they are in distress. We can provide advice and guidance with specific issues such as benefits, housing, and utility bills. We can give information about local services and support individuals to explore opportunities and activities.

The Recovery approach
The Recovery approach aims to see our users of our service holistically, as complete people who have the capacity to cope with their distress in such a way that they are able to participate in a full life, developing self esteem and self determination. It aims to assist people to identify realistic life goals, and enable them to achieve them.

Service User involvement
We involve service users in all aspects of our organisation. We have people with personal experience of mental health as volunteers, staff and board members. If you want to find out how to get involved, come along to one of our monthly service user meetings and share your thoughts.

Sample Timetable 2009

  • Every Wednesday & Friday: Open access:
    A friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome. Service users can drop in if they need support from staff, volunteers or other service users. Our facilities include internet access, a small garden, tea & coffee making facilities, daily newspapers & art and craft materials.
  • Wednesdays: Women’s Group: 10.30am – 12pm

  • Wednesdays: Men’s Group: 1pm – 2.30pm

  • Thursdays: Food Co-operative:11am – 4pm
    A community based scheme run by volunteers that provides organic fruit and vegetables to order. Volunteers are always welcome!

  • Fridays: Reading/Debate group: 10.30am -12pm
    On alternate weeks we will debate what's in the papers, and review our chosen book - please check the notice board for the latest book!

  • Fridays: Support group: 1.30pm – 3pm
    Dreading the weekend? Worried about how to cope? We can all support each other with problem solving, and finding ways to cope with life's stresses…

All week: Staff support
Staff can provide emotional support to individuals when they are in distress and help problem solve. We can also provide advice and guidance with specific issues such as benefits, housing, and utility bills. We can give information about local services and support individuals to explore opportunities and activities.

And anything else…
If you think there are groups or types of support we should be providing, then please let us know!

 


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