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6 days ago

A word on the changes to the Crisis Cafe and the Peer Support services offered at Corby Mind.

As some of you may already know, we are changing the structure of the Crisis Cafe (formerly known as 'The Sanctuary') to accommodate strictly one-to-one support with our Mental Health Support Workers. This is due to the fact that the Crisis Cafe is increasing in demand and we feel that we have been delivering a disservice to both those who need privacy and confidentiality via a one-to-one, and to those who benefit from the socialistation and befriending via the peer table.

We do not have enough staff nor space to deliver both simultaneous functions at a safe and efficient standard. Whilst it has been a difficult decision to make, it has also been an inevitable with the growth of the cafe and we have to prioritise the core purpose of the cafe (active mental health crisis management) above all else. However, we have listened to the feedback from service users over the last couple of weeks and have deliberated how we can make the transition work for all.

We have decided to move one of our two designated Peer Support groups from the daytime to the evening for those who cannot make it during the day. This will be starting Wednesday 19th and will be a weekly group that runs from 6pm-8pm. Our second Peer Support session (during the day) is currently TBC whilst we find a time and day that suits the majority of our current peers. During the next 4 weeks, we will be continuing with our two current Peer Support daytime slots with the addition of the evening group, coming to a decision to the end of this period from which we will choose the daytime slot in consultation with service users.

We have also decided to transfer the moniker of 'The Sanctuary' to the Peer Support groups so it is familiar to those who may be joining us from the Crisis Cafe. We hope this will promote the safe, relaxed and friendly atmosphere our Peer Support groups aspire to achieve. We are always looking for feedback to make our Peer Support sessions as accessible and beneficial as possible.

In addition to this, we have listened to service user feedback regarding the functionality of the Crisis Cafe. A decision has been made today that we will temporarily open up the peer table from 5pm-6:30pm on a Sunday as we do not have an alternative group to currently offer during the weekend. This will allow those who cannot attend Corby Mind during the week to have a wellbeing top-up with familiar faces.

We hope going forward however that Corby Mind will eventually have something to offer for the people of Corby and surrounding areas 7 days a week, both day and night. We are always looking for fresh faces and ideas so if you have any time to volunteer or expertise you feel may help us to front a new group, please let me know. Any queries please email: [email protected]

Lastly I would just like to end with a reminder that we will not discriminate against those who come to the Crisis Cafe for one-to-one support. We never want anyone to feel that they are not 'unwell' enough to come for support, or fear they are too familiar a face. We are here to listen to you and we will not second guess your need. That is a promise each of us believe in.

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Corby Mind

7 days ago

A word on the changes to the Crisis Cafe and the Peer Support services offered at Corby Mind.

As some of you may already know, we are changing the structure of the Crisis Cafe (formerly known as 'The Sanctuary') to accommodate strictly one-to-one support with our Mental Health Support Workers. This is due to the fact that the Crisis Cafe is increasing in demand and we feel that we have been delivering a disservice to both those who need privacy and confidentiality via a one-to-one, and to those who benefit from the socialistation and befriending via the peer table.

We do not have enough staff nor space to deliver both simultaneous functions at a safe and efficient standard. Whilst it has been a difficult decision to make, it has also been an inevitable with the growth of the cafe and we have to prioritise the core purpose of the cafe (active mental health crisis management) above all else. However, we have listened to the feedback from service users over the last couple of weeks and have deliberated how we can make the transition work for all.

We have decided to move one of our two designated Peer Support groups from the daytime to the evening for those who cannot make it during the day. This will be starting Wednesday 19th and will be a weekly group that runs from 6pm-8pm. Our second Peer Support session (during the day) is currently TBC whilst we find a time and day that suits the majority of our current peers. During the next 4 weeks, we will be continuing with our two current Peer Support daytime slots with the addition of the evening group, coming to a decision to the end of this period from which we will choose the daytime slot in consultation with service users.

We have also decided to transfer the moniker of 'The Sanctuary' to the Peer Support groups so it is familiar to those who may be joining us from the Crisis Cafe. We hope this will promote the safe, relaxed and friendly atmosphere our Peer Support groups aspire to achieve. We are always looking for feedback to make our Peer Support sessions as accessible and beneficial as possible.

In addition to this, we have listened to service user feedback regarding the functionality of the Crisis Cafe. A decision has been made today that we will temporarily open up the peer table from 5pm-6:30pm on a Sunday as we do not have an alternative group to currently offer during the weekend. This will allow those who cannot attend Corby Mind during the week to have a wellbeing top-up with familiar faces.

We hope going forward however that Corby Mind will eventually have something to offer for the people of Corby and surrounding areas 7 days a week, both day and night. We are always looking for fresh faces and ideas so if you have any time to volunteer or expertise you feel may help us to front a new group, please let me know. Any queries please email: [email protected]

Lastly I would just like to end with a reminder that we will not discriminate against those who come to the Crisis Cafe for one-to-one support. We never want anyone to feel that they are not 'unwell' enough to come for support, or fear they are too familiar a face. We are here to listen to you and we will not second guess your need. That is a promise each of us believe in.

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1 week ago

WOW! We are so impressed with Kayleigh who smashed her target and succeeded in climbing to the top of Snowdon at night! What an amazing achievement. You can read Kayleigh's experience below:

"We set off between 11:30pm and Midnight on 01/02 and made our way to the summit. The weather conditions were not great with high winds, fog and rain but at around 03:30am we made it to the summit. We then made out way back down to base (I did take a tumble on the way down and acquired a few cuts and bruises) but got back to Camp around 07:30am.

Most importantly I would like to let you know that so far I have raised £460 + £106 in gift aid"

There is still time to sponsor her here: www.sponsorme.co.uk/kayleighkettridge/snowdon-night-trek.aspx?backgroundColor=262141&HideHeader=0

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