We understand that the current situation may be causing concern and anxiety for people, and we want to reassure you that we are changing how we deliver our services and we will continue to support our communities.

Following the latest advice from the government and also from National Mind, we have closed our offices and suspended our face to face support.

Our Wellbeing Centre may be closed but we are still very much here. We have adapted our services during the Coronavirus pandemic to continue to deliver our support while people are at home.

Information Line

Our confidential Information Line remains open and can be reached on 01706 752 338 or 0800 107 0729. If we are unable to get to the phone please leave a message and we will call you back.

Self-Referral

If you are struggling with your mental health and wellbeing during these times, we are open to new referrals. You can self-refer on our website, please click on this link.

Self-referral

Wellbeing Coordinator Support

Our Wellbeing Coordinators are reaching out to all of our current service users we will continue to offer support to people wherever possible over the phone.

Dementia Family Link (SHIFA)

This service aims to empower and support individuals and families from all backgrounds to access appropriate services and support at the right time for them and work towards tailoring dementia care services to all sections of the community in the borough of Rochdale.

If anyone would like telephone support from our Dementia Family Link Worker Uzma Firdos, please call her on 07581024308.

We have also set up a Dementia Carers Support group over Whatsapp and Zoom, more details are below in the list of support groups or you can contact Shagufta on 07837 805 205 or [email protected]

For an update and information from Dementia United please click below.

Dementia United Update

Counselling Service

Our free and confidential counselling service is still open and we are accepting new referrals. If you are experiencing feelings of panic, anxiety, stress, depression, or low self-esteem please complete our referral form for a telephone counselling appointment.

Open Young Minds Peer Mentors

Our peer mentors Jonas and Kiran have switched to phone and text message peer mentoring sessions which are really helping our young clients during this challenging time.

Support Groups

We have adapted our group support and we are pleased to be able to offer the following:

Women’s Wellbeing Support Group

All our group members will receive telephone support and will have additional contact via WhatsApp or text messaging during the regular group times to help stay connected.

Wednesday 2.00 – 3.00pm

BAME Women’s Wellbeing Group

All our group members will receive telephone support and will have additional contact via WhatsApp or text messaging during the regular group times to help stay connected.

Thursday 1.00 – 2.00pm

Men’s Support Group

All our group members will receive telephone support and will have additional contact via WhatsApp or text messaging during the regular group times to help stay connected. We are also looking into Zoom meetings during group times.

Monday 10.30 – 11.30am

Anxiety and Depression Support Group

Our support group will be delivered via Zoom during the regular group times, continuing to provide a safe space for people to talk to others who know what they are going through.

Thursday 10.30 – 11.30am

Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Groups – Male and Female

Both our male and female survivors groups have telephone support, WhatsApp and Zoom meetings during group times to continue delivering a safe and supportive space.

Female Survivors – Wednesday 1.00 – 2.00pm

Male Survivors – Monday 1.00 – 2.00pm

Social Cafes

Our Social Cafes covering Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton and Pennines will be held via Zoom. They are a fun way to break up your day and connect with others.

Monday (‘Get Crafty’ Group take-over!), Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday – 1:00 – 1:30pm

To find out more about our social cafes and discover what kind of topics we talk about and how you can access the group please click here.

If you are interested in joining out Social Cafes and are new to Rochdale Mind you can complete an outreach referral form on the link below.

Outreach referral form

Living Life to the Full

Our self-help course will be run via Zoom (with a group of no more than 4). Supporting people to develop life skills that help them tackle feelings of low mood, stress and distress. Accompanying workbooks will be sent out before the course starts for people to follow.

Friday – 10.00am – 12.00pm

Creative Writing

Our Creative writing group will continue with their creativity with weekly writing sessions from home and group members will be able to email their words to us each week.

Wednesday via email

Monday – ‘Get Crafty’ Art & Creative Writing groups join the Zoom Social Cafe

Relaxation Sessions

Weekly relaxation sessions will be delivered via a podcast for people to access at home.

Thursday

Dementia Carers Support Group

Our support group focuses on the emotional wellbeing of carers of people with dementia. Join our weekly Whatsapp group and fortnightly Zoom session.

For further information contact Shagufta on 07837 805 205 or [email protected]

Weekly Whatsapp support group Mondays 1-2pm

Fortnightly Zoom session Thursday 11-12 noon.

We are following the government’s current restrictions and our office remains closed as per their guidance. We will keep our website up to date, so please do check it. This situation is unprecedented, and we are acting in the best interests of our clients, staff and the public. We hope you understand and support the action we have taken. 

You can keep up-to-date with current government advice, published daily here.

Face Coverings

The Government has updated its guidance on the use of face coverings. This page on the government link below explains what face coverings are, their role in reducing the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19), the settings in which they are recommended, and how they should be safely used and stored.

Exemption cards or badges

Some people may feel more comfortable showing something that says they do not have to wear a face covering. This could be in the form of an exemption card, badge or even a home-made sign.

If you would like to use an exemption card you can use the PDF attachments on this page.

Gov link

Mind have created a page which explains why masks can cause difficult feelings and gives practical tips on how to cope. It also includes information on mask exceptions for mental health reasons.

Mind Link

Further support

These times might feel difficult or stressful. But there are lots of things you can try that could help your wellbeing. We have created resources, please click on the buttons below to explore different ways you can support your wellbeing.