East Riding offers free mental health support workshops

Summarised from BBC Humberside's report · Updated 12 Oct, 07:06 · Archive

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is offering free mental health support through its Wellbeing for Us programme, aimed at residents aged 18 and over ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10 October. The programme is designed to help people build confidence and make meaningful social connections while reducing isolation.

The support includes face-to-face workshops and informal peer support social groups covering topics such as managing anxiety and stress and boosting self-esteem. The council said the programme also aims to help residents access wider support through community organisations, NHS referrals and other health services. Workshops are being delivered on a rolling basis in Withernsea, Hornsea, Bridlington, Beverley, Driffield, Pocklington, Goole and Hessle, with drop-in sessions in Goole and at Lelley Fields Crematorium. Informal peer support social groups are being held in those locations, with more planned.

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• Service increases access to mental health supportThe programme covers a range of topics, including managing anxiety and boosting self-esteem.BBC Humberside · 11 Oct, 08:51

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