1. Connecting, Inspiring, Learning

2. Mental Health in Hartlepool
40% greater mental illness needs
14% greater needs for common mental health problems
24th Hartlepool is ranked 24th most deprived local authority of 326 in England (DCLG, 2010)
4000 people aged likely to experience a mental health problem up to 2020
Source :
The National Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (2001) showed that Hartlepool has 40% greater needs than the national average in relation to mental illness and 14% higher needs for common mental health problems.  Prevalence in males is higher than females. 
There are higher than average levels of long-term unemployment, deprivation, drugs use and alcohol-related harm (DH, 2011b).

3. Community Learning Mental Health Pilot 2015-2017
Overall
Total engaged
158
238
396
Female
51.90%
76.05%
263
66.41%
Male
48.10%
23.95%
133
33.59%
BAME
3.16%
18.91% 50
12.63%
Unemployed
45.57%
48.32%
187
47.22%
Disability
79.11%
51.68%
257
64.90%
Funded through the £20 million Department for Education (DfE) initiative announced in the 2014 Autumn Statement, the Community Learning Mental Health research project has been testing out whether short, part-time community learning courses help people develop strategies to manage their mild to moderate mental health problems (like stress, worry, anxiety, and depression).

4. Impact - Progression 2015-16 2016-17 Further Learning 26 31
Volunteering 6 12
Employment 3
2016 Winners- Innovative Learning Project

5. Impact- Learner Comments
“I could not have wished for better support”
“I think the courses are fantastic, great tutors, lots of fun boosting my depression. Look forward to the future with Adult Education”
“I hope they continue to do things like this in the future”
“Thank you this is just what I need at this time of my life”
“Had a great time, would like to do more”

6. Impact- Learner Comments
“A big thank you for your help”
“Very good service, helpful angels – thank you”
“I would like to thank everyone for where I am today for having the time and patience with me. I have still a long way to go but I don’t know where I’d be without you. Thanks very much for caring”