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Level 1 Guidance

These activities and sources of information are known to help people understand their illness and make them less threatening and disabling. For all common mental health problems we know that there is evidence that making some changes in a person’s lifestyle can help. Exercise either walking or sport or attendance at a gym can have beneficial effects on people’s mood and symptoms. Likewise we also know that being involved in activities such as gardening, arts groups, support groups can beneficial. That is the reason for including some of these activities in the list.

EXCERCISE

Healthy Walks

A series of organised walk with community groups taking into account individual needs	Alan Keane 0161-785-7833	Self referral

A healthy walk is organised from Marjory Lees Health Centre every Friday at 12.30	Philippa Tudor Wren 0161-909-8446	No referral needed

Up your Street

A series of exercise opportunities both free of charge and at reduced costs. A strong evidence base to support the improvement in depressive symptoms	0161-621-5937	Self referral Healthcare professional

Passport to Outdoor Sport

Out door supervised activities for people between the ages of 11-18	Damien Aston 0161-785 7820 0161-785-3770	Self referral



INFORMATION

Chadderton Court Social Inclusion Resource Centre

Access to information for all mental health services available in Oldham district. There is also Signposting Advice, support into Volunteering, Befriending and Employment . Access to Internet, Psychonetic Education, Teaching facilities, Support for emerging group, Connected Arts group	Cameron Cotterill 0161-770-8651	Self referral Healthcare professional

Cottoning On

Provide a range of self help and supportive initiatives aimed at improving confidence, inclusion and self esteem in Black and Minority Ethnic and excluded groups	0161-622-6619	Self referral

Himmatt and Sahara

This project support Community Health Volunteers, befrienders and health advocates for BME women.

Pathways to Health

This project aims to train BME women to take more control of their life.

Carer Support Services

Disability Action Oldham

Support groups for people caring for a relative or friend that is physically or mentally ill a directory of service for carers available at: www.disabilityactionoldham.org E-mail : admin@disabilityactionoldham.org	Beth Whiting 0161-628-8825	Self referral

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