Where can I find support in accessing community services after a mental health problem?

Together UK have a community based support service which can help people manage in their own home. This covers how to deal with finances/budgets, security/safety of your home, managing property repairs, support to access community services and activities, help to make social contacts, and help with finding leisure opportunities and hobbies.

Making Space’s Developing Options Service works with people with mental health problems who are not under the care of a CPN, Psychiatrist or Care Coordinator. The service is aimed at people who wish to make positive changes in their life but don’t know how to, and help is provided in creating a support plan aimed at giving people choice and control over their own lives e.g. budgeting, employment, socialising, access to support.

Community Mental Health Floating Support Service provide housing related support in the community to Adults from the age of 18 years who have severe and enduring mental health issues and other complex needs. Support is geared towards promoting independence and assisting individuals to achieve their goals and aspirations, referral is via a named Professional.