Mental health group

Those suffering with mental health issues are being encouraged to get support from a Perth group.

MoveAhead, which offers mental health and wellbeing support in the city, wants to make sure it is reaching as many people as possible.

The group offers individual support and community groups whether a person has a mental health diagnosis or not.

A spokesperson said: “MoveAhead is a Perth city mental health and wellbeing service that enables people to access opportunities and services in the community.

“Our aim is to enable people to gain enjoyment and confidence via actively promoting long-term independence.

“The service provides support to people who wish to participate in a variety of community-based activities, signposting on to other relevant services and organisations if required.

“Support is individual and tailored to the individual’s needs and focuses on helping people to link into a wide range of activities such as voluntary work, leisure opportunities, recreational and social activities, educational opportunities and work preparation.

“We support and guide people to access a variety of organisations and agencies in the local community to meet their needs, e.g. welfare rights, Citizens Advice Perth, counselling services, housing services, etc.

“We support anyone who is over the age of 16, who have left school and who live in the Perth city boundaries who has a wellbeing need, including people with or without a mental health diagnosis.”

The spokesperson continued: “MoveAhead has a remit to work with communities to develop new opportunities.

“We support a variety of social, educational, creative and recreational groups locally which are open to anyone living in Perth and Kinross.

“We work in partnership with a variety of statutory, voluntary and community sector partners to identify with communities the needs of the local population.

“At MoveAhead we acknowledge the positive involvement that carers can have to their loved one’s recovery.

“We offer a carers information pack to carers and encourage, where appropriate, carers involvement in care planning.

“Carers can also be involved in the recognition and discussion around relapse and be actively involved in the individual’s reviews.

“If carers have specific needs we would encourage, and sign post them to opportunities so that they can address any wellbeing or support needs.”

For more information, contact MoveAhead on 01738 413075.