People in Partnership

24/03/2022

Free Training - Making Every Contact Count – Wednesday 6th April 22, 10.30am-1.30pm

As part of our CRF Learning programme HVA are pleased to be partnering with One You East Sussex to offer
Free Level 2 MECC training to local groups and individuals.
MECC (Making Every Contact Count) is a practical introduction to the skills in talking to people about the issues they
are concerned about or the changes they are seeking to make. It is all about supporting people to identify and access the things
that could help them. So if your work brings you into frequent contact with people and you want to improve the likelihood
of making a real difference this training could be for you. The programme takes place at Jackson Hall and is free.

To book yourself a place on this course, please follow the link: http://www.hastingsvoluntaryaction.org.uk/events

08/03/2022

We know that many of you will be feeling unsettled, sad, and anxious following the invasion of Ukraine – and that some of you may have family and friends directly affected by the events over the last week.

If you find yourself needing extra support around your mental health, please reach out to your support networks. You are not alone. And you don’t need to suffer alone.

If you are struggling with your mental health right now and your challenges are unrelated to world events, please don’t hesitate to seek support. Your feelings and experiences are still valid even when others are greatly suffering.

Below is a list of services that you might find useful if you are experiencing any challenges during this time:

• If you think that you may act on suicidal feelings or you have seriously harmed yourself, call: 999 for an ambulance or go straight to A&E

• If you need medical help or advice fast but it is not an emergency, call: 111 or contact your GP to make an appointment

• Sussex Mental Healthline: A 24/7 telephone service offering support and information to anyone experiencing mental health problems including stress, anxiety and depression. Also available to carers and healthcare professionals. Text Relay calls and New Generation Text calls from hearing and speech impaired callers welcome. Call: 0800 0309 500 Website: www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/sussex-mental-healthline

• Staying Well Space (SWS): Out-of-hours mental health crisis prevention service. Individuals can phone the service directly to self-refer for support when they feel they aren't able to cope or feel they are headed towards a crisis point. Click here for contact details and festive opening times: www.southdown.org/StayingWellSpace

• The Samaritans: A 24/7 confidential listening service providing emotional support for anyone in crisis. Their number is free from landlines and mobiles. Call: 116 123 Email: jo@samaritans.org Website: www.samaritans.org

24/02/2022

Our Wellbeing Centres are always looking for ways to support the mental health and wellbeing of people in our community.

Recently, Southdown Hastings/St Leonards Wellbeing Centre shared this lovely selection of images from RSPCA Mallydams Wood Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre

Some of our clients have been attending Mallydams once a month to spend time in the woodland. They've been looking at and learning about wildlife and have also been developing their creative and practical skills, making willow stars and leaf collages .

One of our Recovery Workers said, "Its very beautiful out there , it brings a sense of calm to everyone who attends."

Tell us what being in nature brings you in the comments below!

22/02/2022

Don't forget we have our coffee morning this Thursday and we will be joined by Cathryn who will give an overview on support available.

Look forward to seeing you all Printers Playhouse 😀

22/02/2022

Our Hastings walk is launching on 27th February at 10.30am. A chance, as always, to support each other, chat together and build friendships whilst enjoying the outdoors. All event and booking details are on our website. Who’s coming?! 🥳

22/02/2022

Eastbourne A Band Of Brothers has 5 spaces available for any OLDER man (28+) that is interested in volunteering with us. Could that be YOU? Or perhaps someone you know?

What we offer …
- a deep diving ‘Rites of Passage’ experience over a long weekend in April 2022.
- a place in an active community of men of all ages & backgrounds - for life
- regular & on going weekly circles / meetings
- free training in mentoring and other aspects of community work
- the opportunity to mentor a young man from your community with full support & supervision
- potentially a transformative adventure of a lifetime!
This is all completely free in exchange for a six month commitment
If you are interested in finding out more please contact Nick Carling at eastbourne@abandofbrothers.org.uk

10/02/2022

Slow Cooker initiative rolls out across Eastbourne

This month, slow cookers have been delivered to some of the most vulnerable households in Eastbourne thanks to a collaboration of local organisations. Organised by Deputy Mayor, Councillor Helen Burton, the slow cookers were funded by Feeding Britain, provided by local business DB Domestics at a greatly discounted price and distributed by Foodbank and Eastbourne Borough Council’s Neighbourhood First Service.

Helen said “my dual roles as CEO of Volunteers Network and Eastbourne Borough Councillor means I can see what is needed and sometimes wear both hats to get the job done. Food poverty is a huge problem nationally, and the energy crisis along with the cost-of-living crisis is only making matters worse. Slow cookers are a great way of cooking cost effectively whilst also saving energy, so I looked for funding that could make this project happen. The support of DB Domestics meant we could roll out the project to even more households, they have been amazing.

We have also been given permission by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council to reproduce their slow cooker recipe booklet which has loads of energy saving tips in it as well as some great recipes, and we will also be giving these out from Langney Community Centre”.

09/02/2022

BT’s Home Essentials broadband is available to people on specific state benefits. Discover if you’re eligible for our low-cost broadband here

01/02/2022

Love people, not things 💕 Join us for Friendly February and find ways to boost your relationships & encourage more togetherness

https://www.actionforhappiness.org/february

27/01/2022

Would you like to find out more about the work we do at Oasis Project?

Whether you are a professional, thinking of volunteering or just have an interest please do come along to our online open morning, hear from our CEO and take part in a live Q and A session.

18/01/2022

13/01/2022

🔉NEW trauma informed course available now, free until end of March

We are pleased to present a brand new virtual training course ‘Trauma Informed Working with Young people and Families’ created in partnership with Make Good Trouble with thanks to Sussex PCC

This course is FREE for a limited time only to professionals working across Sussex. Sign up by end of March to receive access to the course for free.

Sign up to watch the series of six informative videos. You can watch all in one go or come back and complete later – a flexible approach to learning.

Follow this link to access course: https://oasis-project.thinkific.com/courses/trauma-informed-working

11/01/2022

Just one week left to enrol on our FREE courses this Spring term.

To view and download our prospectus, or enrol go to: https://www.southdown.org/recovery-college-brighton-hove

Details of how to enrol can be found on page four of the prospectus, however if you have any questions, please get in touch by calling the College on:
Tel: 01273 749500
Email: recoverycollege@southdown.org

09/12/2021

Check out our Padlet for the latest news and participation opportunities! https://padlet.com/peopleinpartnership/op19rah5i9ywk5i9

09/12/2021

Hi Everyone, Please find attached the Online timetable for the Wellbeing Centres for the 1st to 17th Dec 2021

09/12/2021

We are pleased to announce that our Staying Well Space service buildings have reopened in all three locations - Brighton, Eastbourne, and Hastings, enabling clients to access our buildings to work independently on a self-care activity or project. Staff will be present to support clients should they require it.

Staying Well is an out-of-hours crisis prevention service for people experiencing a mental health decline. Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, the service supports people to manage their wellbeing safely within the community, helping them work through intense and challenging feelings in a healthy way through psychosocial support and crisis prevention planning.

Through offering support and validation, we hope to reduce the risk of a client reaching a crisis point which would require a more intensive intervention from other services.

To find out more about our Staying Well Spaces and how to access support, click here:
https://www.southdown.org/news/mental-health-crisis-prevention-service-buildings-back-open

09/12/2021

Tonight Eastbourne ABOB holds our Homecoming event where we acknowledge & celebrate the young men who have completed their latest Quest Cycle. Tonight we open our doors to the wider community, so come and find out what we do, how we do it and why we do it. Please come and join us and hear from the young men themselves ... all welcome.