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

3. Today
Background
The offer
Current/future focus
Questions

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

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

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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. 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

13. Mental Health Awareness Questions