DAY SERVICES

Statement of Philosophy, Purpose and Objectives

Purpose

To provide support for individuals experiencing mental health distress and the relatives or friends caring for them.

Objectives

• To provide drop-in facilities which are available on a daily basis, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays when other services are not so readily available.
• To support individuals through periods of crisis in their lives.
• To provide a range of activities and opportunities designed to promote personal growth, improve self confidence and self worth and help service users to take greater control over their lives.
• To promote the integration of service users within the wider community by encouraging the use of local educational and training facilities, supporting efforts to re-enter the job market and encouraging the use of community social and recreational facilities.

Philosophy

The provision of our day services is based on the following principles.

• Access to our day services is open to all individuals, regardless of differences of race, gender etc. (as set out in our Equal Opportunities Policy), who have a valid mental health need and to those relatives or friends who are caring for them.
• We aim to provide a sympathetic and caring environment where individuals experiencing mental distress and their carers can be confident of finding acceptance and support.
• The services we provide are determined by the needs of our service users.
• Service users themselves determine which activities they participate in, as well as the duration and frequency of their attendance.
• Service users are encouraged to play an active part in planning and delivering our services, as well as monitoring their continuing relevance and quality.

Re-adopted by the Management Committee on 16/01/2008