Forthcoming Events

Invitation to Horsham & Mid Sussex CCG and Crawley CCG Tier 2 Mental Health Service Redesign

Tuesday 21st January 2015, 11:00-15:30 at The Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill

Tier 2 services offer targeted mental health support to promote wellbeing, whilst supporting recovery and developing resilience which enables people to live well in their community. These services offer psychological, social and practical support from a variety of providers in the community.

The NHS are inviting people to the second meeting of the Tier 2 Reference Group to take the next steps towards designing the new Tier 2 service.

They want the whole community to be involved in this redesign so that they are inviting:

• A large number of clients and carers
• Third sector colleagues from current Tier 2 services
• Statutory service colleagues from Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust and Sussex Community Trust
• GP colleagues
• Commissioners and Managers from Health and Social Care

There aim for the day is to feedback from the Tasks and Finish Teams formed after the first Reference Group, using this to develop the new Service Design.

They have stressed the importance of our involvement in this event is; for creating a new model of service delivery to improve their existing good services.

To book your place for this event and for any queries about the events please contact Nicole Linney on:

[email protected]
01903 708002
07920 781357

Please click here for further information:

Invitation to Help Redesign Tier 2 Mental Health Services in West Sussex 21st January 2015
What are Tier 2 Services

PAST EVENTS

Inclusive Arts Festival - 4th July

Circles Network are hosting an Inclusive Arts Festival at Handcross Fun Day on Saturday 4th July from 12-4pm. They have an amazing double decker ‘do stuff bus’ filled with artistic activities upstairs and downstairs and have commissioned ‘Ginger Moo Arts Consortium’ to run workshops in their marquee. All activities are free, for more information please email [email protected]

Inclusive Arts Festival Poster - Handcross Fun Day 04-07-15

Peer Mentoring Course

• Do you have experience of living with a mental health issue?
• Are you a carer or family member, of someone who is experiencing mental health issues?
• Would you like to learn some new skills?
• Would you like to gain an accredited qualification?

If the answer is YES to these questions, then we may have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are going to run another one of our very successful Peer mentoring courses. The venue for this course is:

Norris House,
Burrell Road,
Haywards Heath
RH161TW

Why don’t you come along to our Information Session on Wednesday 3rd June, 11- 1pm at the above address to find out more about it? The course will start on Tuesday 9th June 2015 and will run from 1 – 4pm for the duration of 12 weeks. The course is FREE and refreshments will be provided during the sessions.

During the course, you will learn about: Signposting Boundaries Confidentiality Policies and Job Descriptions Communication Skills The role of the Peer Mentor ………….and much more!!!!! The course will also help you to have better relationships, build confidence and raise self esteem. If successful, you will also gain a Level 2 qualification in Peer Mentoring.

So what are you waiting for…? Contact: Mercedes Dryer 07850 642968 [email protected]

Steps Community Wellbeing Service, Crawley - Monday 11th May

Steps Community Wellbeing Service are raising awareness of mental health and wellbeing in Asda at Crawley to mark Mental Health Awareness Week. Please pop down if you are in the area.

Sussex Recovery College

Northern Campus Open Day - Monday 27th April 2015, 12-3pm at Crawley Library

Sussex Recovery College offers inspiring educational courses about mental health and recovery which is designed to increase your knowledge and skills , and to promote self-management.

Access - courses are FREE for adults of all ages with long-standing, moderate or severe mental health challenges, their supporters (relatives, friends and carers) and the staff of Sussex Partnership NHS Trust and other partner organisations.

Course Delivery - all courses are co-produced which means they are planned, designed and delivered by people with lived experience of mental health challenges, and mental health professionals.

How to Apply - please drop-in at your nearest Open Day to learn more about the courses on offer. If you would like to register, but are unable to make the Open Day or have any questions please contact:

Sussex Recovery College on 0300 3038086 or [email protected]

Please visit the Sussex Recovery College website for more information about Open Days in your area https://www.sussexrecoverycollege.org.uk/news/events

Brightview Spring Fair - Friday 15 May 2015, 11am ’til 3pm in Eastbourne

Brightview in Eastbourne is holding a Spring Fair on Friday 15 May from 11am ’til 3pm. The fair is being organised by clients as part of Mental Health Awareness Week which runs from 11-17 May. The topic this year is Mindfulness and a mental health information board will be available at the Fair. There will be lots to do including being able to purchase refreshments, handmade arts / crafts, jewellery, plants and flowers. There will also be a tombola and all the money raised will go towards the Brightview client fund. Please find below a poster about the event.

Eastbourne Spring Fair Poster May 2015

BBQ & Fair - Wednesday 13 May 2015 at The Old Chapel, Hailsham and The Bellbrook Centre in Uckfield

The Old Chapel in Hailsham and The Bellbrook Centre in Uckfield are both holding a BBQ and fair on Wednesday 13 May. They have been organised as part of Mental Health Awareness Week which is being held 11-17 May this year with the topic ‘Mindfulness’. Refreshments will be available along with a raffle and games. Please find below a poster for the Hailsham event, more information regarding the Uckfield event will be added soon:

Hailsham BBQ & Fair May 2015

Mental Health Awareness Week - 11 to 17 May 2015

If you would like to find out more about Mental Health Awareness Week please click on the following link: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ourwork/mentalhealthawarenessweek

Wednesday 12 February, 12:00-14:00, Peer Support Information Event, Haywards Heath. Do you have a mental health issue? Would you like to learn some new skills? Do you wish to gain an accredited qualification? If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’, come along to the Peer Support Information Event at Norris House, Burrell Road, Haywards Heath. We are starting a new Peer Support course on Wednesday 26 February. To find out more or to register your interest contact Christine Saunders on 07850 642971.

The group is for individuals who consider themselves on the broad spectrum of transgender. Papilio has been set up to increase individuals social networks to provide a safe place where they are not alone and to feel supported. The group meets in a friendly and confidential setting on the second Wednesday evening of each month. Carers and family members are also welcome to come along by prior arrangement. The meetings are informal over tea, coffee and biscuits and offer the opportunity to make new friends and contacts. There are changing facilities available. For more information contact Ann Boniface on ann.boniface@sussexoakleaf.org.uk or 01323 430203 or click here for more details: Papilio

Monday 4 November, 10:00-12:00, Eastbourne, Peer Support Information Event. Do you have a mental health issue? Would you like to learn some new skills? Do you wish to gain an accredited qualification? If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’, come along to the Peer Support Information Event at Brightview, Saffrons Road, Eastbourne. We are starting a new Peer Support course on 18 November which is 3 hours a week for 12 weeks. To find out more or to register your interest contact Christine Saunders on 07850 642971 or click here: Peer Support Info Day flyer

Thursday 10th October, 11:00-15:00, Open Day at Lighthouse Recovery Support, Hove. Lighthouse Recovery Support is a service for people with a personality disorder living in Brighton and Hove. The service will be run in partnership with Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust, Sussex Oakleaf and Mind in Brighton and Hove. The event is being held on World Mental Health Day so please do come and join us to celebrate this flagship service for Sussex on such an auspicious day. For further details of the event and to book a place, please contact Claire Knight on [email protected] or 01444 447365.

Friday 4th October, 20:00, Casino Night Fundraiser, Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel. Come and join in a night of fun to include live music, casino, disco, tombola and silent auction - our biggest fundraiser to date! Tickets just £20 (to include £50 of fun betting chips!). For more information contact [email protected] or 01444 459517 or click here for a flyer: Casino - 4 October 2013

Saturday 7th September, 12:00-16:00, Family Fun Day, BHASVIC field, Old Shoreham Road, Hove. Come and join in the fun with a bouncy castle, barbecue, face painting, cake stall and much more. The fundraising event is being organised and run by an enterprising group of 16 year olds, known as the ‘Big Bang Brightonians’, through the NCS Project, who are aiming to raise as much funds as possible for our temporary accommodation homeless service.

Wednesday 13 November, 19:00-21:00, Eastbourne, ‘Papilio’ new transgender group.