Job Advertisement
31/08/2010

Based at our Centre for Wellbeing in Ware, Herts Mind Network are looking to recruit to the following role:

Job Title - Administration Assistant

17 ½ hours per week

Salary - £14,733 per year pro rata + £555 Outer London Weighting pro rata

Description: You will provide a full administrative service to the team and act as the first point of contact for service users,  members of the public and mental health professionals. 

A self-motivated team-player you will have excellent IT, organisational and communication skills and the ability to interact with and support service users. 

Based in a busy office in Ware you will be involved in setting up and supporting new initiatives and services.

If you are interested please call: 01442 215117 or email: info@hertsmindnetwork.org for further information and an application pack.

Closing date for applications 5pm Friday September 17^th

Interviews Friday September 24^th

An approved enhanced CRB is required for this post

Digital Photography Courses - Dacorum and Watford
31/08/2010

There are a few spaces available on the 10 week Digital Photography courses starting on September 22nd in Dacorum and Watford.  The start time for Dacorum will be 9:45 - 12:00 noon and in Watford 1:15 - 3:30 p.m.  There will be a £15.00 charge per person for this course.  For further information, or to book a place, please call 08444 772212 or via email at info@hertsmindnetwork.org

Anxiety Management Course - Watford
27/08/2010

A new 4 week Anxiety Management course will be starting on Monday 11th October 2010. The course will take place at The Centre for Wellbeing, 501 St Albans Road, Watford, Herts.  WD24 7RZ.   The course will include practical strategies for coping with anxiety and to help you understand how this may affect you.  There is a £10.00 per person fee payable for this course.

For further information, or to book a place, please contact 08444 772212 or via email at info@hertsmindnetwork.org

Anger Management Course - Watford
27/08/2010

A new 6 week course in Anger Management will be starting on 21st October 2010.   The course will involve looking at what anger is, the difference between assertiveness and aggression, what is making you angry and strategies to cope with this. The course will take place at the Centre for Wellbeing at 501 St Albans Road, Watford, Herts.  WD24 7RZ.  There is a £10.00 per person fee payable for this course.

For further informatiom, or to book a place, please contact 08444 772212 or via email at info@hertsmindnetwork.org

Boxercise course in Watford
20/08/2010

A six week Boxercise course will be starting on Friday 10th September 2010 from 10.00 - 11.00 am at the Centre for Well-Being, 501 St Albans Road, Watford.  Exercise is a great way to support your mental health and this 6 week stress-busting course is suitable for anyone and all fitness levels welcome.  There is a £6.00 per person fee payable for this course.

For further information, or to book a place, please call 08444 772212 or via email at: info@hertsmindnetwork.org

Volunteer opportunity - Counselling Service
19/08/2010

Would you like to gain further insight into how a counselling service operates? 

We have voluntary positions available in Hemel Hempstead and Watford for people who would like to gain experience of how a counselling service operates.  The volunteer role will include: reception duties, telephone and general enquiries and administrative paperwork.

We are looking for people who can volunteer their time for either a morning, afternoon or evening. We are keen to encourage interest from people with personal experience of mental or emotional distress.  You will receive training along with regular supervision. 

An approved enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check will be necessary for the role.

For more information, please contact Jo Burnham on 01442 236604 or forward a CV along with your contact details to: Counselling Service - Voluntary Experience, Herts Mind Network, 1 The Waterhouse, Waterhouse Street, Hemel Hempstead, Herts.  HP1 1ES.

Firm Foundations course - Dacorum
19/08/2010

A new 8 week course - Firm Foundations.  This course is aimed at building self confidence and self image, personal goal setting and supporting your recovery.  It will help you expand future horizons and explore new possibilities such as training, volunteering or employment.  The course will start on Monday 4th October 2010 from 6.45 - 8.45 p.m. at 139 Leighton Buzzard Road, Hemel Hempstead.  There is a £10.00 per person fee payable for this course.

For further details or to book a place, please contact 08444 772212 or via email at info@hertsmindnetwork.org

Firm Foundations Course - Watford
18/08/2010

An eight week course of Firm Foundations will be starting on Wednesday 6th October 2010 from 1.30 - 3.30 p.m. at The Centre for Well-Being, 501 St Albans Road, Watford.  This course is aimed at building self confidence and self image, personal goal setting and support your recovery.  It will help you expand future horizons and explore new possibilities such as training, volunteering or employment.  There is a £10.00 per person fee payable for this course.

For further information, or to book a place, please contact 08444 772212 or via email at info@hertsmindnetwork.org

Mapping & Compass Skills for Walkers - Watford course
18/08/2010

Starting on Tuesday 5th October from 10:30 - 12:30 p.m. This 8 week course will include an introduction to the fundamentals of orienteering skills such as basic map reading, how to interpret landscape features from contour lines, vegetation symbols and how to use a compass.  The course will take place at the Centre for Well-Being, 501 St Albans Road, Watford, Herts.  There is a £10.00 per person fee payable for this course.

For further information, or to book a place, please contact 08444 772212 or via email at: info@hertmindnetwork.org

Counselling Service available in Hemel Hempstead, Watford, Ware and Cheshunt
18/08/2010

Are you experiencing depression or anxiety?

• Bereavement
• Stress
• Difficulties at work
• Relationship issues

If your concerns are impacting your everyday life - sleeping, eating, mood; then counselling can help.  We offer short term, one-to-one counselling that can help you cope with your anxiety or depression.

Counselling can help you:

• Look at problematic thoughts, feelings and behaviours
• Discover effective ways of dealing with these
• Gain greater insight into yourself
• Improve relationships
• Reduce anxiety and depression

For further information, or to book an appointment, please call: 08444 772212  

New Self Supporting Music Group - Dacorum
17/08/2010

A new Self Supporting Group will be running on Tuesday's from 3:00 - 4:45 p.m. weekly in the Conservatory at 139 Leighton Buzzard Road and will be led by Mandy.

This is a new group which is only open to those people who havent previously attended a music group before.  Why not come along and join the fun. 

There is no charge for the group, but we do ask for a 50p per week contribution towards refreshments if you have them.

Confidence Building - Watford
16/08/2010

Starting Thursday 9th September 2010 from 12:30 - 14:30 p.m. for six weeks taking place at

The well-Being Centre, 501 St Albans Road, Watford, Herts.  WD24 7RZ.

Would you like to improve your confidence and get more out of life?

Maybe this six week course could be for you!

There is a £10.00 per person charge towards administration costs for this course.

For further information or to book a place please call the Watford office on 01923 805741

Job Vacancy
13/08/2010

Based at Trefoil House near Apsley in Hemel Hempstead, Herts RITE are looking to recruit to the following role:

Description: You will be a dynamic and experienced project manager with the skill and drive to lead

to ensure commissioners of the service and the steering group are kept well-informed. You will

stating why you would be suitable for the job to: Trefoil House, Red Lion Lane, Hemel Hempstead,

Closing date for applications: 5pm, Tuesday 31st August

Interviews: Tuesday 7th September

Walking Group - Watford
12/08/2010

 Walking Group - Watford

 Do you enjoy the Great Outdoors?  Would you like the chance to explore some of Hertfordshire’s beautiful countryside?

 If so then our new 12 week walking group could be for you!

The group will be starting on Friday 10th September and will meet weekly from 13:00—15:00p.m.

 This is a great opportunity to increase your exercise, explore the countryside and to meet new and interesting people in a relatively safe environment.

For further information, or to book a place, please call :   08444 772212   or via email: info@hertsmindnetwork.org

3D Course Watford
12/08/2010

3D COURSE WATFORD - “Adding a New Dimension to your Life”

• Do you have an idea or a dream you want to pursue?
• Do you want to start a new activity?
• Do you want to develop a new skill?
• Do you need some fresh ideas?
• Do you need some support to get started?
• Do you need to increase your confidence?
• Do you feel stuck in a rut?
• Do you feel bored or frustrated?
• Should life hold more?

 Come to 3D!

 The group will focus on individual needs, be Tutor led and interactive. In a safe supportive Group, we will look at practical ways to build your Confidence. 

 The group is starting on Thursday 9th September 2010 from 14:45 - 16:15 and will take place at The Well-Being Centre, 501 St Albans Road, Watford. For 12 weeks.

 There is a £10 charge for this course which covers all refreshments and a small administration charge for the course

 If you are interested in taking part in this great new opportunity please contact the Watford office on 01923 805741.

WHC - Creative Writing Course - Dacorum
19/07/2010

A ten week course in Creative Writing will be running at West Herts College, tutored by Debra Clay now starting on Friday 5th November 2010.  There will be a £10.00 per person enrolment fee for this course.  There are limited places so please book early.

For further information, or to book a place, please contact the office on 08444 772212 or via email at info@hertsmindnetwork.org  

6 week Anxiety Management Course - Dacorum
15/07/2010

A new 6 week Anxiety Management Course in Hemel Hempstead, will be now be starting on Monday 20th  September from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  The course will include practical strategies for coping with Anxiety and help you to understand how this may affect you.  There is a £10.00 per person administration fee for this course.

For further information or to book a place, please contact the Herts Mind Network office on 08444 772212 or via email at info@hertsmindnetwork.org

Wednesday Evening Meeting Place Events - August 2010
05/07/2010

Wednesday Night Meeting Place Programme

Leighton Buzzard Road 7:00pm - 9.30pm

August 2010

4th - Arts & Crafts

11th - Guest speaker from The Boxmoor Trust (David Furnell will speak at 7:30 about the work of The Trust)

18th - Karaoke with Simeon

25th - B.B.Q. (Tickets £2.50 each to be purchased in advance from a member of staff)

For more information please call 08444 772212

Borehamwood Activities within the meeting place
30/06/2010

July programme of activities at Aberford Hall, Aberford Road, Borehamwood, Herts, WD6 5EH  from 1.00 - 4.00 p.m. on Monday and Thursdays no need to book, just come along on the day.

Monday 5th July - Scattergories

Monday 12th July - Trivial Persuit

Monday 19th July - Outside Games.  (Badminton, frisbee, table tennis) Weather permitting

Monday 26th July - Card Games

Thurdsday 1st July - Categorically Speaking

Thursday 8th July - Spin Quiz

Thursday 15th July - Music Sing along on the lawn with picnic. (Weather permitting) BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH!

Thursday 22nd July - Quiz Afternoon

Thursday 29th July - Bean Bag Team Games

For further information, please call:  08444 772212 or via email: info@hertsmindnetwork.org

HMN - VOCATIONAL ADVICE SERVICE
17/06/2010

Herts Mind Network has now extended its successful Vocational Advice Service from Watford to Hemel Hempstead. We have two employed Vocational Advisors (VA’s) and 3 part-time volunteers or sessional workers on the project. Kerry O’Dell and Charlie Beck are employed at Watford, where the project has been running for 18 months and Charlie has now taken on the exciting expansion of the project into the Hemel Hempstead area.

The project utilises the "Individual Placement and Support" (IPS) model to support service users in accessing training, education, voluntary and/or paid employment. The Vocational Advisor supports the service user to access opportunities according to what they want, so if someone is interested in becoming an electrician then we’ll help them access the training in order to achieve this. Most importantly, the support is open ended and will continue for as long as the service user feels it is necessary.

The Vocational Advisors have links with local training providers and are working towards linking in with local business. Therefore, they can help secure work or course tasters in a chosen area, giving the opportunity to try out something new and gain invaluable experience, possibly leading to paid employment or long term study. 

The Vocational Service also has close links with statutory and other voluntary mental health services ensuring continuity of care and encouraging the view that anyone can work or study in their chosen area with the right support.

If you are interested in accessing our Vocational Service please contact us on

08444 772 212.

Support for Carers - Borehamwood
10/06/2010

Do you support a child, partner, relative, or a friend who would struggle to manage without your help?

Our free 10 week group offers you the opportunity to meet other carers, share your experiences. recieve support and learn from others.

Dates : Wednesday 26th May - 28th July

Time: 1pm - 3pm

Venue : St Michael & All Angels Church, Brook Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5EQ.

If leaving the person you care for is difficult, we can provide you with telephone support to help reduce worry, stress and isolation.

For further information, please call: 08444 772212 or email info@hertsmindnetwork.org

REFLEXOLOGY - @ 139 Leighton Buzzard Road
10/06/2010

Monthly Reflexology sessions at the meeting place (2:30 - 4:30pm) next session 3rd September 2010

This is a very relaxing massage of the hands lasting approx 20 minutes.  No oils are used in this massage.

If you wish to book an appointment please ask a member of the Mind Team or call Carol kliener on 01442 215117.  There are only 4 appointment times available, so book early to avoid dissapointment.

You will need to pay a £2 deposit on booking.  This will be returned to you when you attend your appointment.  It is non refundable if you miss your appointment.

Monthly Saturday Meeting Place Events - Dacorum
03/06/2010

28th August - Butterfly World - Chiswell Green St Albans - there is a £5.00 pp admisssion charge (meet at LBR at 12.15)

25th September - Bovingdon Market - (meet at LBR 12.30)

30th October - Pitstone Resevoir and Tring Garden Centre (meet LBR at 12.15)

A minimum number of ten people are required for any trip to take place.  Seats must be pre-booked for the mini bus at £1.00 per person

Service User Involvement Worker
19/05/2010

Dear Service User,

My name is Julie Abery and I am your Service User Involvement Worker for Herts Mind Network.

Some of the things that I would like to find out are...

• What do you think about the support & services currently available to you?
• Do you have any ideas about other support you would find useful, or activities you would enjoy?

All information will be reported back to the HMN Board, so that you have your say in the services you are being provided.

For further information please call 0844 772212.

HORIZONS - Individual Focused Support
11/05/2010

Do you feel isolated? Could you benefit from our support to enable you to achieve your personal goals?

Horizons is currently availableto people who are receiving support from the Community Mental Health Team, (CMHT) or the Specialist Mental Health Team for Older people, (SMHTOP) in South East Herts and Dacorum.

If you would like to access the Horizons service and you are under a CMHT or SMHTOP please ask your mental health worker for a referral or call us on 08444772212.

Swing Group - 1st Saturday of the month from 10.00 - 12.00 p.m. at 139 Leighton Buzzard Road, Hemel Hempstead
13/03/2010

Swing is a group of people who are affected by Bipolar Disorder.  We have come together to give each other mutual support in an informal, friendly and personal way.  All of our experiences and contributions are unique and valuable.  We meet from 10.00 - 12.00 noon  on the first Saturday of every month. For more information, please contact the office on 08444 772212.

Work Opportunties with Herts Mind Network
09/02/2010

Do you have experience of mental health problems either yourself, with a family member, or as a worker?  Would you like to support others on their pathway to recovery?  If you also have some part time flexible hours we would be delighted to discuss the possibility of you working with us as a sessional group facilitator.

Currently we have vacancies in East Herts, Hertsmere, Watford and Dacorum.  The work involves helping to run groups, offering social support and assisting in organising activities.

The rate of pay is £8.50 per hour, paid on a self employed basis.  Satisfactory references and an approved enhanced CRB are required.

For an application pack please email us at info@hertsmindnetwork.org or call 08444 772212

Dacorum & District Mental Health Support Group
25/01/2010

We will be meeting at the Paper Trail in Apsley on 4th February.  The address is Frogmore Paper Mill and Visitor Centre, Fourdrinier Way, Apsley.  HP3 9RY

We will then be meeting on the following dates...

4th February, 4th March, 1st April & 6th May.

These will be good opportunities for you to meet and chat with other carers in an informal and relaxed atmosphere.

You will be made very welcome.  Please come along.  Phone 01442 863754 for further details.

Saturday Meeting Place - ART & CRAFT SESSIONS - Watford
06/01/2010

Starting on Saturday 30th January

We will be holding Art & Craft session which will take place monthly during the Saturday Meeting Place held at The Well Being Centre, 501 St Albans Road, Watford.

Some of the projects to be covered include:

Felt making, Marbeling & Mosaic Tiling.

A nominal contribution will be asked for towards the cost of materials.

To book a place or for further information please call 01923 805741 or speak to a member of staff during the Saturday meeting place.

Community Development Worker for Race Equality in Mental Health
04/11/2009

My name is Sabrina Robinson I am the new Community Development Worker for Race Equality in Mental Health for Herts Mind Network (HMN).

My role as HMN’s Community Development Worker for Race Equality in Mental Health is to work with people from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. Improving their experience of accessing mental health services by tackling race inequalities in mental health and giving them support, which will promote their positive wellbeing. Also, by working with health professionals and giving them feedback this will hopefully enhance their skills and confidence in the provision of these services.

I will be working to support existing groups within BME communities, setting up groups which will be community led and also part of HMN’s programme of education and leisure groups. Also, educating statutory services and other organisations about the issues faced by those within BME communities regarding mental health and promoting volunteering for Herts Mind Network among BME communities.

The Pro-Weekend Group - Ware
26/10/2009

Do you struggle to get through the weekend?  Do you feel isolated?

If the answer is yes you might be interested in attending our Friday afternoon meeting place.

Starting on Friday 6th November 2009 from 13:30 - 15:30 at :

The Warehouse, 14 New Road, Ware, Herts.  SG12 7BS.

This is a great oppertuity to come along and meet new people in a safe and friendly environment.

For further information, please call 08444 772212 or e-mail : info@hertsmindnetwork.org

HMN & HCL working together to provide services in local GP surgeries
21/07/2009