Unfortunately VMG a platform our fundraisers regularly use to collect donations will stop operating on 30 November 2021.
We are now encouraging all of our fundraisers to use other platforms such as Just Giving and Facebook Donate when planning fund and awareness raising activities from November onwards.
If you have any questions about fundraising and platforms to use please email [email protected]
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Could you be a Trustee for Havant and East Hants Mind?
Would you like to help Mind to deliver its aims and improve the lives of people with experience of mental distress across Hampshire. If you have the passion and commitment it takes to join HEH Mind’s Board of Trustees – we want to hear from you.
We value diversity because Mind speaks for a diverse community, we aim to have that diversity reflected in Mind’s governance. We welcome interest from people with direct or indirect experience of mental health problems from all backgrounds. As a Trustee or committee member you’ll need to have knowledge of or an interest in mental health. You also need to:
- Think strategically and creatively
- Communicate clearly and sensitively in group discussions
- Use independent judgement to make decisions on behalf of the organisation
- Have a willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort
We are also looking for some particular skills and experience to add to the expertise on the board. You do not need to have the following experience, but we are particularly looking for new members with;
- Fundraising expertise
- Equalities and diversity expertise
- Understanding and awareness of digital services
- HR expertise
- Accounting or finance experience
- Senior level experience of community-based services, health or commissioning
Our Trustees board meets 12 times per year at our offices in Havant, meetings are accessible using combinations of online video conferencing and face to face in line with Trustees availability. Meetings are midweek and held after work.
In addition, sub-committees who also meet 4 times a year to look at specific projects or areas of work.
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Havant and East Hants Mind and Motiv8 are delighted to announce the launch of our new partnership project opening in Leigh Park on Tuesday 14th September 2021.
The Lighthouse is a drop in youth-club style service for children and young people aged 10-18 years old, with a mental health and wellbeing focus. No referral or booking is required.
Just call in to this fun, safe and supported environment facilitated by youth workers and mental health practitioners.
The Lighthouse is located at:
The Hub, Dunsbury Way, Leigh Park, Havant, PO9 5AA
Includes supported activities, games, crafts, wellbeing focused workshops, refreshments, 1 to 1 and peer support.
Sessions are aimed at different age groups:
Tuesdays 4.30 to 6.30pm
Ages 10 to 13 or Year Groups 6 to 8
Wednesdays 5.30 to 7.30pm
Ages 13 to 16 or Year Groups 9 to 11
Thursdays 5.30 to 7.30pm
Ages 16 and 17 or students from Sixth Form and College
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Support is available!
Help and support is available, you do not have to suffer alone. Talk to someone you trust. This could be a family member or your friends. You can talk to your GP or phone a helpline.
If you are worried about someone else, try to talk to them, just listening to what someone has to say can be helpful.
Creating a safety plan is also something you can do if you or someone you are supporting has suicidal thoughts.
Sharing resources can help generate awareness, break the silence and educate. Below is a list of some of the support available and their contact details:
Samaritans - samaritans.org / 116123
ChildLine - childline.org.uk / 0800 1111
Papyrus - papyrus-uk.org / 0800 0684141
Havant Adults’ Safe Haven | 6pm to 10pm, 365 days
Freephone 0300 303 1560
Young Person’s Safe Haven | 5pm-8pm, Tuesday-Thursday
0300 303 1580 / [email protected]
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Information about all mental health conditions and information and advice on everything thing from supporting kids through exam stress to dementia
