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Local Update, 15 November 2021
Run by volunteer members, for members
Barnet Voice for Mental Health
020 3475 1314
[email protected]
Welcome to our weekly newsletter about mental health services and support available in Barnet and beyond. Also bringing you updates on Inclusion Barnet mental health news.
Barnet Voice Forum, Thursday 25 November, 5.30 - 7.00pm
An opportunity for people in Barnet with lived experience of mental health issues to share their views and influence positive change
Join us for the November 2021 meeting of the Barnet Voice forum!
At this meeting we will be looking at the results of our recent survey on and gathering input on an initial draft of the position paper tentatively titled 'Mental Health Services in Barnet: Not Fit for Purpose?'
This is a collaborative project, and we are committed to making it as accessible and useful to members as possible.
If you require BSL interpretation, live captioning or have any other access needs in relation to this event, please let us know at [email protected].
Inclusion Barnet Annual General Meeting (AGM), Monday 29 November, 2.00 - 3.30pm
We are pleased to invite you to attend the Inclusion Barnet Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2021
We are delighted that our former colleague, Aman Ahluwalia, now Head of Lived Experience at national Mind, will be our guest speaker this year, talking about The Power of Lived Experience Today.
The meeting will comprise of:
- Introduction and welcome from our Co-Chairs, Jennifer Pearl and Elsie Lyons
- Update from the CEO, Caroline Collier
- Update on our latest research project from Banos Alexandrou, our Policy and Research Manager
- The formal aspect of the AGM
- Guest speaker, Aman Ahluwalia: The Power of Lived Experience Today
If you will not have internet access on the day, or have any questions about reserving your place or joining via Zoom, please call Patricia Salem on 020 3475 1314 or email us at [email protected].
You can access all the AGM documents, including the agenda and accounts here. Or, if you would like them to be posted to you, please get in touch to let us know.
If you have any specific access requirements (e.g. large print, captions, BSL interpreter) please let us know at the time of booking, and no later than 1 week before the event to ensure we can effectively meet your requirements.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
OpenHouse on anxiety: your mental health and the impact of social media, Wednesday 17 November, 6.00 - 7.00pm
How does social media affect your mental health? Learn how to combat negative thoughts & adopt healthy online habits while staying connected.
Movember - Qwell Supporting Men's Mental Health, Thursday 18 November, 10.00 - 11.00am
Join Qwell for a discussion on men's mental health and how they support men with their digital mental health support service.
Bella Hadid: 'Social media is not real' - supermodel speaks out on mental health struggles
Supermodel Bella Hadid has spoken out about her mental health struggles and the negative impacts of social media.
In a post on Instagram on Tuesday, the 25-year-old told her 47 million followers: "Social media is not real. For anyone struggling, please remember that."
Joe Wicks has spoken about living with a mentally ill parent – we need more of these stories
Millions of children are in this situation, suffering shame and secrecy. Thankfully, that is changing.
Actress Glenn Close sees her 'Fatal Attraction' character in a new light after fighting for mental health
Actress Glenn Close has enjoyed a celebrated career in the film industry, but she once worried she could be risking it all by speaking out against the stigma around mental illness.
Sometimes your hobbies can have a massive boost for your mental wellbeing. Discover the links between art and mental health...
Are you looking for a boost to your mental wellbeing? This article will share some specific reasons why art is good for your mind.
Dear Therapists Podcast with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch
Each week on DEAR THERAPISTS, you are invited you to be a fly-on-the-wall in these personal, raw, transformative sessions with everyday people and then hear what happens when they are given concrete, actionable advice and have them report back to let the therapists know how things went after the session ended. Perhaps everyone can benefit from hearing how people just like them get through their struggles and grow and change.
Are you interested in Chair Yoga?
@BarnetYoga would like to set up a morning chair yoga class near Brent Street as soon as possible.
They need your help to gauge interest. See the above image for how to get in touch with them if you are interested.
Building Friendship
Building Friendship is a free weekly drop in every Friday for those with mental health difficulties.
Meet at East Barnet Baptist Church hall, EN4 8PS. Come along for a cup of coffee and a friendly chat between 10am and 12noon.
For more information email: [email protected]. Or leave a message with your name and contact number on 020 8449 5320.
The following online workshops are available to all adults anywhere.
Mind and Mood Support Group
Mind & Mood Support Group has returned to face to face meetings at 55 Christchurch Avenue, London N12 0DG. To enquire about becoming a new member, please contact either Peter or Sandra below.
Peter Sartori e: [email protected]
Sandra Turner e:[email protected]
Both Peter Sartori and Sandra Turner have extensive experience of the mental health system.
We are an independent support group, run by ex service users, for service users, their carers and supporters.
About Inclusion Barnet
We are a Peer-Led Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation (DDPO).
Nearly all of our directors and staff have lived experience of disability, including mental health issues and/or long-term health conditions.
We believe that learning to use our lived experience for social change is a skill. We have become experts in harnessing the lived experience of our staff, members, volunteers and the people who use our services to design and deliver higher quality, more person-centred services.
Other services run by Inclusion Barnet that you might be interested in are:
Benefits Advice Service (supporting disabled people in Barnet to access the benefits they are entitled to).
Touchpoint (supports people experiencing any form of disability in Barnet to access the services and resources they need).
Healthwatch Barnet (an independent, statutory organisation dedicated to improving health and social care services in Barnet).
For more information about the wider range of other work we do please visit our website www.inclusionbarnet.org.uk
Useful links for mental health and wellbeing
Click on the title to go to the individual websites.
LOCAL
- Mind in Barnet - counselling
- Mind in Barnet Sanctuary - find calm, make space, move forward
- Barnet Wellbeing Service
- BEH-MHT* crisis helpline 0800 151 0023 24/7, 365 days a year.
(*BEH-MHT = Barnet, Enfield Haringay - Mental Health Trust)
LONDON & NATIONAL
- The Help Hub - free online emotional support sessions
- Good Thinking - free online Mental Wellbeing for London
- Kooth - free, safe and anonymous online support for young people
- Qwell - free online safe and confidential space to share & support
Shout - free, 24/7 text messaging support - text SHOUT to 85258 - Samaritans - free phone & email support in a crisis
- Turn2Me - free online Support Groups
- Useful links from Sussex University - lots of useful links to MH resources
Independent Living Centre, c/o Barnet & Southgate College,
7 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London NW9 4BR
Inclusion Barnet is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Registered Charity Number: 1158632
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