Mark Savage – Service Manager WSX Community Wellbeing Services Young Persons Project Mark Savage – Service Manager WSX Community Wellbeing Services

Today Background The offer Current/future focus Questions

Background YP Participation worker – identifying gaps/experience Ongoing feedback from YP YP Emotional Wellbeing & Recovery Worker

YP engagement 18 – 25 yrs ( low number of 18/19yrs) Range of referrers – SPFT, TTT, Foyer, probation Social isolation, wider social determinants 35- 40 on caseload/groups

The current offer 1:1 flexible casework – recovery focus Navigation Social groups Peer Support

YP feedback Going to groups has not only been something enjoyable but has aided my recovery of mental health and even my physical health, because of the help and support of Sussex Oakleaf , I am now back on route to employment and further education.

Mental Health Awareness Another Quote Being part of the group is fun, I get to meet new peers in the same situation as me, so I don’t feel like I’m being judged

Mental Health Awareness 1:1 support “Crazy“, from ‘middle English’, meaning cracked, and insane from the Depression, social anxiety and difficult to engage, very isolated Sharing fears about impact of ADHD/aspergers on ability to make friends Graded exposure, building confidence

Mental Health Awareness Outcomes Attends group independently Welcomes others into the group Promoting the group to new YP Involved in planning and development of group Volunteering with SO in the group/training

Mental Health Awareness Reducing stigma CBC Youth Council – schools event Free Your Mind convention Be Healthy, Stay Safe

Mental Health Awareness Current & ongoing Increasing referrals particularly 18/19 yrs Developing innovative partnerships Ensuring Co –production is at forefront Transitions – YES project Targeted work – vulnerable groups

Mental Health Awareness Questions lisa.martucci@sussexoakleaf.org.uk mark.savage@sussexoakleaf.org.uk