1. Our Voice Counts ! Past, Present & Future of A4MHD’s Speak 4 Yourself Project Zhivila Sabine Karen

2. Our Voice Counts! Past, Present & Future of A4MHD’s Speak 4 Yourself Project * Introduction : How the project was born- *Delivery : How the project worked- *Future of Self Advocacy/Co Production: What’s Next-

3. Introduction Hello! from Advocacy for Mental Health & Dementia Why we wanted the course How we got ideas for the course How we planned the course How we got funding

4. How the Project Worked 10 sessions, one day a week Each session covered topics such as: Looking after ourselves Communication and listening skills Introduction to advocacy Stigma and discrimination Dealing with mental health Issues

5. A taster for the course …..

6. What’s Next ? Co-facilitators, volunteering, trustees Courses delivered by graduates of the first course Regular A4MHD self advocacy group Partnerships with other community groups- e.g. older people, BME groups, LGBT groups Courses for professionals

7. Thank you for listening Please feel free to ask us questions about the project