Healthy Minds

Services Offered

• Depression
• Emotional Distress
• Isolation and Loneliness
• Sport and Exercise
• Volunteering

												

																									How we can help you:


																									


																									We work with adults in recovery of an enduring diagnosed mental illness who are ready to move on to new learning opportunities within the community. We do this in two ways:


																									•	We work on a 1:1 basis to offer guidance develop a learning plan and support the learner to participate in learning opportunities and


																									•	We offer small, informal groups in the community.


																									(Please note that all our groups will have a learning focus and not just be social)


																									


																									To refer a client:


																									•	Confirm the potential learner has an enduring diagnosed mental illness


																									•	Complete a referral form in partnership with the learner – this is necessary for all referrals


																									•	Ensure they are aware of what our service offers and what they are signing up to


																									•	Pass on any relevant health and safety information to project staff


																									•	Be available to attend an initial three-way meeting with Healthy Minds staff and participant


																									


																									•	Please inform us of any other current learning activities they may be attending to avoid any duplication.


																									•	Learners who are currently an inpatient at Cornhill Hospital or in a residential placement can only be referred as part of a discharge plan.


																									•	Due to the high number of referrals we receive, referral forms will be returned to referrers if not completed in full.


																									•	As many of our groups take place in Community Learning Centres and schools, you must disclose any associated risks.


																									Learners should:


																									•	Be interested in learning activities and motivated to actively be involved in developing their own learning plan


																									•	Be prepared to attend sessions with staff and be responsible for their own learning e.g. informing staff if unable to attend and being committed to any pre-arranged courses where possible


																									•	Be ready to engage in new opportunities and be willing to try activities out


																									•	Be resident in Aberdeen City


																									


																									If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us:


																									


																									Healthy Minds


																									


																									Email: HealthyMinds@aberdeencity.gov.uk