With the UK now facing unprecedented isolation measures and historical restrictions to life, Bath Mind believes that we need to consider more than ever the mental health and wellbeing of our community.
For many with existing mental health problems this is a particularly stressful and challenging time, therefore Bath Mind's mental health support services are therefore more critical then ever, and a life line for so many in our community.
Bath Mind supports the essential mental health and wellbeing needs of hundreds of people across B&NES. We have adapted these services to include remote support and care wherever possible, however we urgently need funds to enable us to meet the increasing demand for mental health support in B&NES, and help support the strain placed on our services by COVID-19 measures.
We are asking supporters to spare the money they would usually spend in daily life that they are no longer spending in lock down (a daily coffee for example!), and instead donate to our appeal and support some of our most vulnerable.
...Especially during this worldwide coronavirus epidemic you still make sure I am safe, even though in times like this you have yourself and your own family to think of, you still continue to support people like me. I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart how much your understanding, help, support and genuine care and making me feel safe means to me. Thank you.
- A recent Bath Mind service user thanking one of our Bath Mind community support team for her continued care.
One week's worth of coffee (£20) will pay for a someone's vital phone call to our daytime and evening crisis support phone line.
One month's worth of coffee (£80) will pay for 4 sessions of 1:1 counselling via phone/Skype.
Two month's worth of coffee (£160) will pay for someone to join weekly virtual wellbeing coffee mornings and access to our online Get Creative sessions.
Three month's worth of coffee (£250) will pay for a person's support package for a whole month, including regular counselling/phone support, access to online keep active resources, and tailored nutritional support and recipes from the Food for Thought team.
To continue supporting the people of B&NES with their mental health and wellbeing, we need your help! Thank you all in advance for your heroic support, together we can support our community's mental health in the midst of this crisis.
Looking for some virtual fundraising ideas and inspiration? Take a look at our virtual fundraising page here.
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