NIHCSS-Norfolk Integrated Housing and Community Support Service

NIHCSS-Norfolk Integrated Housing and Community Support Service The service supports people across the whole of Norfolk in supported living and within the community.

The Norfolk Integrated Housing and Community Support Service (NIHCSS) supports adults (aged over 18) with severe and enduring mental health needs, including individuals with complex needs. The Norfolk Integrated Housing and Community Support Service supports adults (aged over 18) with severe and enduring mental health needs, including individuals with complex needs. Delivered in partnership with St Martins and Funded by Norfolk County Council and South, North, West, Norwich and Great Yarmouth & Waveney Clinical Commissioning Groups. The service works with individuals to identify and make changes in a variety of areas of their lives in order to improve their wellbeing. It aims to support people to achieve their goals and to live as independently as possible in their local community. We support people in supported living (located in Norwich, Great Yarmouth and King’s Lynn) and within the community.

💙 Men’s mental health matters.Speaking up is a strength — not a weakness.Let’s keep the conversation going.
11/14/2025

💙 Men’s mental health matters.
Speaking up is a strength — not a weakness.
Let’s keep the conversation going.

A reminder for the men in our lives:Your health matters — and you don’t have to stay silent about it. 💙Check in with you...
11/12/2025

A reminder for the men in our lives:
Your health matters — and you don’t have to stay silent about it. 💙

Check in with your body. Notice changes. Talk to someone.
Taking action isn’t weakness — it’s strength.

Share this to encourage more men to prioritise their health.

Thinking About Your Future? Would you like to find out more about careers in Health and Social Care to support your next...
11/11/2025

Thinking About Your Future?

Would you like to find out more about careers in Health and Social Care to support your next steps? Join us at one of our upcoming Health and Social Care Careers Discovery Events!
Meet professionals & ask questions Discover 350+ career paths Learn how to earn & gain qualifications at the same time! Join us for a relaxed & friendly event where you can find out where a career in Health & Social Care could take you!

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Secure your spot by booking here: https://forms.office.com/e/yBY0YkKMgX

Why do so many men struggle to ask for help?Many men face internal and external barriers that make reaching out for supp...
11/10/2025

Why do so many men struggle to ask for help?

Many men face internal and external barriers that make reaching out for support feel difficult. Some of the most common include:

🔸 Stigma & societal expectations
Feeling pressure to “stay strong” or “man up” can make emotions feel like a weakness.

🔸 Fear of being judged
Worrying about what others will think if they open up.

🔸 Not knowing how to express feelings
Many men were never taught the language for emotional expression.

🔸 Minimising their struggles
Thinking “others have it worse” or “I should be able to handle this alone.”

🔸 Lack of safe spaces to talk
Not having people they trust or environments where emotional honesty is encouraged.

🔸 Belief that seeking help won’t work
Fear that therapy, opening up, or talking won’t make a difference.

But here’s the truth:
💚 Seeking support takes strength, not weakness.
💙 Opening up is an act of courage.
🤝 Talking saves lives.

'sOkayToAsk

Happy Self-Care Saturday 💚A little reminder to slow down and give yourself permission to rest, recharge, and do somethin...
11/08/2025

Happy Self-Care Saturday 💚
A little reminder to slow down and give yourself permission to rest, recharge, and do something kind for you today.

Self-care isn’t selfish — it’s essential. ✨
What’s one small thing you’ll do for yourself today?

It's Stress Awareness Day 💚A reminder to slow down, breathe, and put your wellbeing first today.Small steps count. One m...
11/05/2025

It's Stress Awareness Day 💚

A reminder to slow down, breathe, and put your wellbeing first today.
Small steps count. One moment of calm can help rebalance your mind.

Take care of you. 💙

💙🧔 Movember: Men’s Mental Health MattersThis Movember, we’re raising awareness for men’s mental health, su***de preventi...
11/03/2025

💙🧔 Movember: Men’s Mental Health Matters

This Movember, we’re raising awareness for men’s mental health, su***de prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

It’s more than just growing a moustache — it’s about opening conversations that can save lives.

Here’s how you can support this Movember:
🧔 Grow a Mo to spark conversations
💬 Check in on the men in your life
🩺 Encourage regular health check-ups
🤝 Create space for honest conversations

No man should struggle in silence.
Together, we can break the stigma and support men’s wellbeing — this month and always 💙💚

Happy Halloween! 👻Wishing you a night filled with treats, laughter, and just the right amount of spookiness!Remember to ...
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 👻
Wishing you a night filled with treats, laughter, and just the right amount of spookiness!
Remember to stay safe, be kind, and look out for one another 💙💚
Have a fang-tastic evening! 🧛‍♂️✨

Halloween is fast approaching🎃Plan ahead, stay aware, be considerate, and look after each other.Here are some tips for y...
10/30/2025

Halloween is fast approaching🎃
Plan ahead, stay aware, be considerate, and look after each other.
Here are some tips for your spooky festivities 💙💚

Anxiety can’t control you.Even on the hardest days, you are more than your anxious thoughts.💚Anxiety might make you feel...
10/27/2025

Anxiety can’t control you.
Even on the hardest days, you are more than your anxious thoughts.💚

Anxiety might make you feel out of control — but remember:
- You are still the one breathing.
- You can pause, ground yourself, and ask for support.
- You can take back small moments of calm — one step at a time.

Be kind to yourself today. You’re doing better than you think.

💙 October is ADHD Awareness Month 💚ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is more than just being “easily distr...
10/24/2025

💙 October is ADHD Awareness Month 💚

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is more than just being “easily distracted” — it’s a different way of thinking, feeling, and focusing.

People with ADHD may experience:
- High energy and creativity
- Difficulty with attention or organisation
- Impulsivity or restlessness
- Incredible passion, drive, and innovation

With understanding, support, and the right tools, people with ADHD can thrive in every area of life.

Let’s challenge the stereotypes and celebrate neurodiversity — because every mind matters. 💚

It's that time of year again! 🎄Come join St Martins for our Christmas Carol Service at Norwich Cathedral on Monday 8th D...
10/23/2025

It's that time of year again! 🎄

Come join St Martins for our Christmas Carol Service at Norwich Cathedral on Monday 8th December at 7:30pm.

The St Martins Choir will be performing along with traditional readings and carols.

Please come along, and invite your friends and family, it's open to all! Entry is free, with refreshments provided after the service. A collection for the work of St Martins with people experiencing homelessness will be taken during the service.

It will be a night full of festivities, everyone is welcome.

Address

Suite 8, The Old Church, St Matthews Road
Norwich, ON
NR11SP

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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