Mental health and wellbeing networks and forums offer local groups an opportunity to meet with other organisations, share ideas and concerns, develop interagency partnerships and to agree voluntary sector standpoints to take forward into consultation with statutory bodies.
If you are an individual or a group from Bridgend County Borough who promotes positive mental health and wellbeing, or provide a service for people with a mental health issue, please contact BAVO.
We can give you information, training and advice on mental health policy, funding etc. If you are a mental health service user, or a carer, we work with other agencies in mental health service planning to best fulfill the needs of service users and carers.
If you want to set up a group we can give you advice about getting started and provide you with resources and access to other specialist groups who might be able to help you further.
Contact the mental health networks listed below if you are an individual or group whose aim is to promote mental health or provide a service for people with a mental health issue within Bridgend County Borough:
This network brings together:
The network creates opportunities to discuss current issues, potential joint projects, maximising service opportunities and avoiding duplication of work. It is also an opportunity for the wider voluntary sector, which provides services to people who may also have mental health issues, to link in, share information and work in partnership.
If you work with or support people with a mental health issue and would like further information on how to be involved and kept informed, contact BAVO, T: 01656 810400 or E: bavo@bavo.org.uk
The Mental Health and Well Being Board (MHWB) brings together members from local authorities, third sector and health across Bridgend, Swansea and Neath and Port Talbot county boroughs.
The specific role of the MHWB is to guide, monitor and facilitate the coordinated approach required to deliver the national Together for Mental Health Strategy and has the following core aims:
For further details, contact BAVO, T: 01656 810400, E: bavo@bavo.org.uk or call Hafal, T: 01792 816 600/832 400.
This network supports the full and effective participation of individuals within mental health services. Comprising of service users from various mental health services within Bridgend County Borough, the network provides peer support and training to its members.
Group’s aims:
These aims are worked on through:
Participation:
Information:
Meetings are held on a monthly basis and are open to all who access mental health services in Bridgend County Borough.
For further details call Hafal, T: 01792 816 600/832 400.
For further details contact BAVO, T: 01656 810400 or E: bavo@bavo.org.uk