Mental Health Support
Mental Health Support is a partnership project between New Horizons Mental Health and Emotional Well-being Resource Centre, LHB and Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. Mental Health Support aims to provide accessible advice and information about mental health issues and services to people with mental health problems, their carers, health professionals and anyone else with an interest in mental illness.
The site has many features for you to use. Here you can keep in touch with friends by using the chatroom; if you feel strongly about something, add a topic to the forum and start a thread. You can sign up to our newsletter for ongoing updates about New Horizons. Or check out the latest health news. We are also on Twitter and Facebook now, so give us a look.
Get on Board....
This is your web site! Feel free to give us feedback about what you think. Let us know your ideas for the site and what you would like to see on it. You are invited to contribute articles for use on the site. We'd love to display your work.
For information about participating in web site content, contact : admin@mentalhealthsupport.co.uk
Volunteers Wanted
New Horizons have some fantastic Volunteer Opportunities available
Check them out here >> www.newhorizons-mentalhealth.co.uk
Virtual Volunteers - Wanted
We need Virtual Volunteers to help us with the web site. If you want to research and write articles and stories, source images or take photographs, provide technical IT support to the web site co-ordinator, or share IT skills with other contributors, contact us.
It doesn't matter where you are, as everything can be done by email. Make a difference and join our team!
If you have a few hours to spare each week, why not join our team? Email us for further information at: admin@mentalhealthsupport.co.uk
Health Minister Lesley Griffiths launches mental health strategy
A 12-week consultation is being launched on a Welsh government strategy to improve mental health services.
Health Minister Lesley Griffiths said the Together for Mental Health strategy aimed to "tackle stigma" and "ensure vulnerable groups have equal access to care and treatment".
Together for Mental Health - A Cross-Government Strategy for Mental Health and Wellbeing in Wales
The Welsh Government are asking for comments on their strategy for the future of mental health services in Wales.
Start of consultation: 08/05/2012End of consultation: 31/07/2012
‘Together for Mental Health’ is the new mental health strategy for Wales, covering people of all ages. It aims to address the needs of people with mental health problems or a mental illness, whilst also improving mental wellbeing.
The strategy is intended to improve outcomes for service users, carers and their families. To encourage the "recovery and reablement" approach, which aims to help people live independently and achieve their full potential.
Mental Health News Newsletter Spring 2012 - Available now 
To download your copy click here >>
Mental Health On Line User Survey 2010/11: A Pilot Study
A Survey was made available on this site from October 2010 until the end of January 2011
Data was collected online and involvement was completely voluntary.
As agreed the results of the Survey have been published and you can access them below.
All participants in the Survey have been sent a copy of the Report of the Findings.
The Study Team would like to thank participants for their involvement in this study.
Mental Health Promo Tour
The Mental Health 'PROMO TOUR' visited New Horizons Outreaches to promote the website and what we do, see the results here >>
The Community Health Network
The Community Health Network will be running FREE Holistic Therapies. The Therapies are being delivered in Taff Bargoed, Aberfan / Merthyr Vale Cyfarthfa Ward, Dowlais /Pant, and in the Gurnos. Spaces are limited, so please book with your Community First Officer.
Holistic Therapies target specific physical, mental, and emotional problems such as anxiety, panic attacks, and stress. Why not try one of these beneficial therapies and see what it can do for you? Speak to Korene, the Community Health Well-being Officer, to discuss referrals for these therapies. For more information about the Community Health Network, Telephone 01685 383929.
C.A.L.L Helpline
Community Advice and Listening Line
Mental Health Help Line for Wales
Tel: 0800 132 737
C.A.L.L, a 24-hour, Wales-wide mental health telephone help line service, offers confidential listening and support. Here you will find emotional support, information, and literature on mental health and related matters. Anyone concerned about his or her mental health, or that of a relative or friend, can access the service.
Get your Views Heard!
Do you use mental health services in Rhondda Cynon Taf or Merthyr Tydfil?
Do you care for someone who does?
Would you like to have a real say in how mental health services are run in your area?
Click here for more information on the Mental Health Service User Involvement Project >>
Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team
What is the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team?
The Team is made up of two distinct components:-
The Crisis Team undertakes assessment at Royal Glamorgan /St. Tydfil’s Hospital for people who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The Service is accessed via telephone and is open 24hrs a day, 365 days a year.
People who inspire us
Read how famous people who have suffered from a mental illness have inspired us - Click Here
Learn to Relax
A short article on learning to relax.
Tips for Saving Money and Recycling
Here are some top tips for recycling, and some great ideas for saving cash. Click Here
Fire Safety At Home
Here are some tips for keeping safe in the home. Click here>
Stroke Saver web site launch
A new symptom awareness web site for stroke has been launched. Developed by the NPHS and Wales Centre for Health, the new site aims to provide the knowledge necessary for recognising the signs of a stroke and becoming a ‘stroke saver’.
Are you looking after someone who misuses drugs or alcohol?
If yes, come and join the Carers Group. Read More
Mental Health First Aid MHFA (Wales) Web Site
Front-line workers in Wales often have to deal with people who experience mental distress. But these workers sometimes lack the skills and confidence needed to offer appropriate support.
One in four of us is affected by mental health problems each year. A new, short training course is now offered to service providers across Wales, which teaches them how to deal more effectively with these challenges. This ambitious new project is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
Mind Cymru will provide trainers to teach Mental Health First Aid throughout Wales. Mental Health First Aid was developed in Australia and is being rolled out in Scotland, Canada, England and Northern Ireland.
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