Our Voice Counts ! Past, Present & Future of A4MHD’s Speak 4 Yourself Project Zhivila Sabine...

Our Voice Counts !

• Past, Present & Future of A4MHD’s Speak 4 Yourself Project

• Zhivila• Sabine• Karen

Our Voice Counts!Past, Present & Future of

A4MHD’s Speak 4 Yourself Project

* Introduction : How the project was born-

*Delivery : How the project worked-

*Future of Self Advocacy/Co Production: What’s Next-

Introduction

Hello! from Advocacy for Mental Health & Dementia• Why we wanted the course• How we got ideas for the course • How we planned the course • How we got funding

How the Project Worked

• 10 sessions, one day a week• Each session covered topics such as:Looking after ourselves Communication and listening skillsIntroduction to advocacyStigma and discrimination Dealing with mental health Issues

A taster for the course …..

What’s Next ?

• Co-facilitators, volunteering, trustees• Courses delivered by graduates of the first

course• Regular A4MHD self advocacy group • Partnerships with other community groups-

e.g. older people, BME groups, LGBT groups • Courses for professionals

Thank you for listening

Please feel free to ask us questions about the project