Islington Mind has developed into one of the major mental health service providers in the borough. We have listened closely to mental health service users in Islington and responded with a range of services which reflect both statutory priorities and local need.
We have a vibrant Day Centre in the north of the Borough which provides a range of activities, all designed to encourage recovery. We have separate days for Women and Lesbian and Gay people (Outcome).
People with mental health problems often need support to speak up for themselves when dealing with health and social care services, e.g. GPs, social workers, hospital ward staff, etc. We have an Advocacy Service at all four in-patient sites and for people with mental health problems living in Camden.
Our Employment project is integral to many service users' recovery programmes and MindWorks enables people to develop IT skills. Together they improve both self confidence and employment prospects.
New Horizons is a self-harm support project for 16-25 year olds.
Talking to someone is recognised as a major element in the recovery process and our Counselling service offers a 20 week programme of counselling to allow people to talk through their major difficulties and problems.
If things are critical then our Crisis Line is available to people on an immediate basis. Of course lots of people need mental health Information which is always available from the friendly, well informed staff in our head office.
Access Requirements
As an organisation we are actively working towards becoming more accessible. At this point at our main office, 8 Manor Gardens, we have:
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Hearing Induction Loop;
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Blue Badge Parking: People with Blue Badges can park in any residents bay or "pay and display" space for free. There are many of these spaces in Manor Gardens;
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Fully accessible Ground Floor venue on request
Please contact us about your access requirements before your meeting.