MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION:

Mental health is one of the most common health problems affecting people globally. IT IS ESTIMATED to be 1:4 people. It is important to provide preventive measures and create awareness for both patient and carers. FACTORS is provides mental health awareness across organisations; including religious bodies, community groups and work places.

STRESSED/ WORRIED:

Are there issues you feel stressed / worried about that is causing you sleepless night. It could be work related stress; debts; course work; Come and speak with FACTORS we have professionals you can discuss in private and confidential.

DEPRESSED:

You can't put your finger on it but you're not on top form. You feel tired more often, you're emotional and the things you used to love doing now don't want to do them again. Come and chat with us!

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT:

Grief is a natural process, but it can be devastating. If you need help, FACTORS offers free confidential support for adults and children, and this can be by telephone or face to face meetings.

DIVORCED:

Factors working in partnership with other agencies provides a professional service that helps to deal with the emotional and psychological impact of divorce or separation. All our staff are highly trained and skilled.

LONELINESS

Lots of people feel alone and have no-one they can really talk to. Whether it is, could it be relationship problems, money worries, illness or work, talk to us and we'll help you regain your confidence and reconnect.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT:

We also provide community support to those with acute/ enduring physical or mental health needs that includes home/hospital visitation, etc. and working in collaboration with other partner agencies to promote health and wellbeing.

Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol

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The use of drug and alcohol for people with mental health is on the increase, we have been organising groups to discuss the risks involved and how to tackle this. FACTORS also talk about safer injection, the dangers of poly drug use, the alcohol limit per day for men and women.

.There are many reasons why you might use drugs and alcohol:
.Some people use them to try and deal with their symptoms of their mental illness. This is called 'self-medication'.
.Drugs and alcohol can make the symptoms of your mental illness worse.
.Some drugs may make it more likely for you to get a mental illness, and they may make it harder to treat.
.Mental health, and drug and alcohol services should work together to give you the support you need.

Community Youth Programme:

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FACTORS undertakes practical youth work activities which are the heart of any youth group. These include: Short-term activities which require little planning and are a great way to encourage social interaction, such as Sports, games, outdoor activities, arts and crafts.

Signposting

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FACTORS Signposting services helps with any of these issues for example: education, money management, parenting, job hunting, benefits and many more.