Mental Health
As an organisation we have worked to strengthen the networks of Cornish mental health services, though introductions, sharing events and the resources available. We have provided opportunities for the Cornish faith community to better work together to continue to provide services that meet their community’s needs; highlighting Mental Health First Aid training and funding available.
We are a member of Cornwall VSF’s Mental Health Alliance, working alongside frontline organisations and mental health service providers to ensure better and adequate access to services and support. We regularly share support groups and services available across Cornwall via our social media platforms.
We also highlight the work of both mental health services and the faith community in responding to people experiencing mental ill health.
Mental Health Organisations and Support
Caritas Plymouth have produced a comprehensive 'Mental Health and Covid 19' information document which you can download HERE.
Together in Sussex: Together in Sussex is helping churches and communities across Sussex respond well to those experiencing poor mental health. Together in Sussex have a number of useful resources including their Faith and Mental Health report:
Elle.Weaver@chichester.anglican.org
The Church of England has some great mental health resources on their website
Flourish: Flourish Inter-Churches Suicide Prevention aims to support churches to develop a focused and shared approach to addressing the needs of vulnerable people and people affected by suicide and to develop and provide appropriate training and good practice guidelines for clergy, church leaders and pastoral teams. Flourish is a partnership between Lighthouse Ireland and clergy from across churches in Northern Ireland. The initiative has been developed in partnership with and supported by the Northern Ireland Public Health Agency. Flourish have an excellent website with a comprehensive library of resources.
The Catholic Mental Health Project: Supports the Catholic community to further develop spiritual and pastoral care for mental health.
Cornwall Faith and Mental Health Resource Document
Further work in this area:
Visit the National Bereavement Alliance website to download their ‘Guidelines on Delivering Bereavement Support Groups’ booklet to look at developing a bereavement support group in your area.
Download the Support After Suicide Partnership 'Finding the Words' short guide to learn more about how to support someone who has been bereaved and affected by suicide.
Sign up to the Faith Action Friendly Places Pledge for faith groups to make a commitment to be a place which welcomes and supports those struggling with their mental health.
Develop future events promoting World Mental Health Day.
Download the Samaritans Media Guidelines and best practice tips for reporting suicide and self-harm safely. The Samaritans have separate 'Guidance for Covering Youth Suicides, Clusters and Self-harm'.
Papyrus is the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. Their website has links to their comprehensive resources and services including details of the excellent HOPELINEUK telephone line.
Please download the resource document from the day HERE
Contact us for more details:info@transformation-cornwall.org.uk