Community Connector RSHT, East Lindsey & Boston

01/03/2025

Concerned about someone sleeping rough? Report it in 3 steps:

📍 Locate - Pin the location
✏️ Describe - Provide details
📨 Submit - Alert local support at

Act now: https://t.co/aemiWqkMNG

19/01/2025

04/01/2025

🌡️ Severe cold weather alert 🌡️

With temperatures forecast to stay below zero, the risk to those sleeping rough increases significantly. 🥶

East Lindsey District Council's Rough Sleeping Team is working tirelessly early mornings, late nights, and throughout the day to ensure everyone has a safe place to stay.

✅ What we’re doing:
• Actively searching for rough sleepers daily.
• Offering accommodation, even arranging transport to other areas if necessary.
• Running cold weather provisions to provide housing advice and ongoing support.

While some choose to remain on the streets, we continue to provide advice and assistance to anyone in need.

📢 How you can help:
If you see someone sleeping rough in East Lindsey, report it with their:
• Exact location
• Description
• Name/contact details (if known)

📩 Email: rsi@e-lindsey.gov.uk
📞 Call: 01507 601111

14/10/2024

Here’s a couple of Lincolnshire Recovery College events that may be in your area.

10/10/2024

It's World Mental Health Day.

Just a little reminder to check in with yourself and those around you. Mental health matters just as much as physical health, so let's make time for a bit of self-care today.

Whether it's a chat with a mate, a walk in the fresh air, or a good cuppa and a moment to breathe, every little bit helps. You're never alone in this, and reaching out for help is always a sign of strength, not weakness.

Need urgent help now?
Call 111 select mental health option. In a life-threatening emergency call 999.

For general support:
Mental Health Helpline (over 18): 0800 001 4331 (24/7)
Here4You Advice Line (children and young people): 0800 234 6342 (24/7)
Lincolnshire Talking Therapies: www.lincolnshiretalkingtherapies.nhs.uk
Night Light Cafes: 0300 011 1200

Resources for looking after yourself:
HAY Lincolnshire website: haylincolnshire.co.uk
Every Mind Matters website: nhs.uk/every-mind-matters
Lincolnshire Recovery College: Ipft.nhs.uk/recovery-college

09/10/2024

Check out the Lincolnshire Recovery College courses in your area.

They are a fantastic resource for creating understanding around and managing mental health and wellbeing issues.

10/09/2024

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. 💛

So, let's start having important conversations. Your mental health matters, and help is out there when you need it. If you or someone you know is struggling, please check out these resources for support:

Mental Health Matters, 24/7 mental health support line - 0800 001 4331

SHOUT, 24/7 mental health text support - 85258 text BLUE

Simaritans, support line - 116123

You can also find mental health resources on the NHS website - www.nhs.uk/mental-health

And find local wellbeing resources to you on the HAY Lincolnshire website: www.haylincolnshire.co.uk

You can contact Single Point of Access on 0303 123 4000 for mental health crisis support.

And for urgent help contact 111 or call 999 in an emergency or attend your local A&E.

You’re not alone. 💛

***dePreventionDay

30/07/2024

28/06/2024

Free Eye Testing is available today at Centrepoint Boston for anybody who needs it.

07/06/2024

Lovely to see local businesses supporting people in need in our community.

🎊Announcement🎊

Wednesday 12th June….

We will be offering the homeless community a free hair throughout the day to help through hard times.

If you know anyone who is homeless or struggling, please let them know about us!🎉

It is very important to give back to the community and help those who need it the most, share this post if you share the same view!😊

05/06/2024

Come and join us on Wednesday mornings at Salvation Army Skegness for a coffee and chat about mental health and wellbeing.