Skills Launchpad Plymouth
All About You
Right now, how are you feeling?
How are you feeling? And that’s not just meaningless words, we’re asking because we do care and recognise the pressures that can impact our lives and in so many different ways.
It can be hard to admit the huge effect that life events or circumstances can have on us mentally, as well as socially and economically. Perhaps you feel you can’t cope or see a way forward, let alone plan confidently for a positive future for yourself and your family.
You aren’t alone. Many of us are feeling scared, confused, overwhelmed and isolated. But help is out there and admitting you need it and reaching out to someone is the first step to getting things back on a positive track.
Taking your first steps to feel motivated again
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Part of having an thriving local economy means ensuring the positive mental wellbeing of our people and supporting them to feel ready and safe to play their part, moving forwards.
Locally and nationally there are some amazing organisations dealing with just the sort of issues you may be experiencing.
And remember you are not alone, real help is out there, you just need to reach out and take it….
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Mental health and wellbeing support services available include:
Community-based directory where you can access details of local services through the Mental Health Directory.
This peer-led mental health support service is hosted at a different location every night of the week. If you are looking for someone to have a coffee and a chat with, or a 1:1 with a volunteer who has lived experienced, you may like to check this out
Free digital mental wellbeing support
Access therapeutic activities, a peer support community, self-help articles and forums and discussion boards moderated by qualified practitioners. There is also a one-on-one live text chat and messaging counselling service with a team of qualified practitioners.
Facing financial problems, concerned about accommodation issues?
Whether you’re single or have a family, whatever your personal circumstances, you may be facing problems now that you never expected, like how you’re going to pay the mortgage or rent, put food on the table or pay off mounting bills. Worrying issues that can severely affect your ability to get back on your feet and ready to start working again.
With the right advice and guidance, you can overcome these daunting obstacles and help is on hand locally to guide you through these challenging times.
Our city is home to a brilliant collection of organisations that can help you cope with the overwhelming concerns you might have at the moment, with support for people with disabilities and long term health issues.
Get things back on track, starting here…
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Money and Benefits advice services available include:
Community-based directory where you can access details of local services through the Money and Benefits Directory, including help for budgeting, debt, housing benefits, council tax support and benefit payments.
