Archive for the “Calderdale” category
Phil Shire
136 suite (Calderdale)
The 136 suite is a place of safety for those who have been detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act by the police following concerns that they are suffering from a mental disorder. Once in the suite, the individual is assessed to establish …
Singing for happiness
Project outline Friendly and fun singing sessions. For all those who want to sing – from people told they can’t do it to those who believe they can! There is growing evidence to show that singing increases feelings of well-being, reduces stress, improves confidence and …
Zain Mein Saheit Yaab (Urdu for health in mind)
Project outline This project is to support Asian extended families in Halifax suffering from socio-economic deprivation, discrimination and disadvantage including mental and physical health issues. The focus is on those suffering from drugs and substance misuse to improve quality of life through engagement in activities …
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Creative dementia sessions
Project outline Positive, uplifting sessions that take inspiration from the landscape and seasonal change surrounding us. Simple arts activities with beautiful results: poems that connect us to each other, simple songs with beautiful melodies that are a joy to sing, dance and movement that lift …
Simply Art
What’s it about? Creative Minds Simply Art is an opportunity for people who access Trust services to showcase their creative talent, be it painting, sketching, photography, craft, creative writing and any other visual type of work you can think of. Who’s the project for? For …
Good Mood League
What’s it about? The Trust has its own football league for people who use our services – it is called the Good Mood Football League. The league enables people with an interest in football of varying levels of ability and at different stages of the …
Creative Minds radio with Phoenix FM
What’s it about? Do you have an interest in radio or want to give exposure to music and recordings you have made? Then this project is for you. There are also opportunities to learn more about recording, editing, internet radio, and sharing ideas. Who’s it …
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Experience Community – films
Experience Community is about building communities through providing different experiences for them to share. We organise activities for people with physical disabilities and from the wider community, which are then supported by people with mental health needs. This includes guided visits and walks to leisure …
Allotment project
The allotment project aims to support people in Calderdale who have experienced mental health issues to learn more about gardening and managing their own allotment. The project, which is run by voluntary action Calderdale aims to give people the skills and knowledge so that they’ll …