24 January 2024
People across Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale are being invited to an information event at Scarborough Rugby Club on Tuesday 20th February. Find out more about emotional and mental wellbeing support available in the local community.
The event will take place between 1pm and 3pm. It will showcase some of the NHS, voluntary sector and wider organisations and services that are working together to transform the way mental health care and support is delivered.
Working together
David Kerr, Community Mental Health Transformation Programme Delivery Lead, North Yorkshire and York Alliance said “For many people their social and environmental needs can impact their mental wellbeing. Issues such as loneliness, debt, employment or housing, all contribute to how we feel mentally. We therefore can’t address a mental health condition in isolation. We have to work together to address people’s wider problems and to support people to live well in their local community.
“That’s exactly why local public, community and voluntary sector organisations and people with lived experience are working together across Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale. Offering a wide range of community-based support and activities that will help improve people’s wellbeing. They’re also working together to address the root causes of people’s problems.”
Community Mental Health Transformation
As part of a programme called Community Mental Health Transformation, significant investment has been made into local voluntary and community groups and organisations. This is to support people to live well in the local community.
From art, photography, gardening and dance programmes to newly created specialist roles and services, there’s a wide range of schemes and support in place to help improve people’s wellbeing. This investment is also helping to provide early access to help and support. This reduces the need for referrals into secondary mental health services.
Who will be there
The event will showcase some of the programmes and initiatives developed and supported by the Community Mental Health Transformation Programme. If you or someone you care for is living with a mental health condition, head along to Scarborough Rugby Club on Tuesday 20th February between 1pm and 3pm to find out more.
Representatives from the local groups and services will be on hand to talk to you about the support they provide. There’ll also be staff from local Primary and Secondary Care health services. A full list of those attending is available on our events page.
