Mental health issues are an increasing problem everywhere:
Those with mental health issues ‘not in priority need’ for temporary accommodation in Torbay
Andy’s Man Club in Newton Abbot: the support group saving men’s lives
Last year, the Science Festival looked at this:
Unkindest cut – an exploration of the mind’s inner workings @ Sidmouth Science Festival
And now the Youth Centre is looking at this – as reported on the front page of the Herald:
Vision to make Sidmouth first mental health friendly town
A charter is being drawn up as part of a long term vision to make Sidmouth the country’s first ‘mental health friendly town’.
Ben Feasey, youth co-ordinator at Sidmouth Youth Centre, says a mental health action group is currently working on a document that outlines the standard of services required in the town.
The charter aims to identify needs and gaps in provisions and work with local organisations, professional services and the community to support one another.
The group will also work together to secure funding for projects to support young people.
Vision to make Sidmouth first mental health friendly town
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