ANXIOUS? DEPRESSED? UNABLE TO LEAVE HOME?

CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH MENTAL HEALTH DIFFICULTIES?

NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO OR SOMEWHERE TO GO FOR COFFEE, TO MAKE FRIENDS, TO DO SOMETHING?

 THE ORCHARD CENTRE

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

WHAT WILL I GET OUT OF IT?

•   Meet people in pleasant surroundings

•   Be supported and listened to

•   Be encouraged to become involved

•   Participate in group activities

•   Influence decisions affecting the Centre community

•   Become involved within and outwith the Centre community

    (e.g. volunteering, using community facilities)

•   Learn new skills maybe even move onto a college course

•   Have the opportunity to look more deeply at issues concerning you

•   Have a laugh and improve your mental health and well being

ARE THERE OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE?

SUPPORT FROM HOME

Offers 1:1 home based support to:

• organise tasks

• access community facilities

• attend support groups

• find ways of meeting other people

SOCIAL CRISIS SERVICE

Offers telephone contact with an experienced staff member for people experiencing a non-medical crisis. They will listen to you, talk with you and give support, information and advice.

MIDLOTHIAN IN MIND

Work with service users and providers to develop services throughout Midlothian e.g. complimentary therapies project in Penicuik and support group in Dalkeith.

ART THERAPIES PROJECT

By offering feasibility studies and awareness raising events we highlight the benefits of the Arts Therapies (e.g. art, dance, movement and music therapy).

HOW DO I ACCESS THESE SERVICES?

Self referrals and referrals by supporters e.g. CPN, GP, Social Worker, carer, friends etc. are welcomed. Initial visits whether at home or in the Centre will be discussed.

THE ORCHARD CENTRE has a long and successful history of providing good quality services to people living in the Midlothian area who are experiencing mental health difficulties.

SOCIAL CRISIS SERVICE

WHO IS THE SOCIAL CRISIS SERVICE FOR?

This service may be of benefit to those adults who:

•    Suffer from social isolation

•    Need help in managing their levels of anxiety

•    Have difficulty managing their day-to-day livea

•  Are experiencing a social crisis which needs immediate advice / action

•  People in need of support over a maximum period of 3 days. If additional  

   support is required, referrals will be made to other services

WHAT DOES THE SERVICE PROVIDE?

The Service is designed to provide telephone contact with an experienced staff member for people with a mental health difficulty who are experiencing a non-medical crisis. Staff will listen to, talk with and support the caller, they may also offer information and advice. This in itself may help the caller to resolve their difficulty.

The worker will assist in any appropriate way to help find an immediate solution to the problem. If required, they will liaise with other services such as Housing, Emergency Social Work Service, the Mental Health Crisis Service etc. If appropriate, the caller may come into the Centre during the relevant opening hours to receive face-to-face support.

The worker may pass on details of the contact the following day to relevant agencies as necessary and possibly follow up directly with the person seeking assistance.

WHAT THE SERVICE DOES NOT PROVIDE

This service is not an anonymous helpline and will not be available to anyone under the influence of drugs/alcohol.

SOCIAL CRISIS SERVICE HOURS

Tuesday     5.00pm - 8.30pm

Wednesday 5.00pm - 8.30pm

Thursday    5.00pm - 8.30pm

Saturday    11.00am - 3.00pm

Sunday      11.00am - 3.00pm

 If you feel that this service may be of benefit to you, please phone 0131 663 5533 during the above hours.

MIDLOTHIAN IN MIND

Need support? Depressed? Anxious? Stressed? Isolated? Do you, or have you felt the need to use mental health services in Midlothian?

Would you like to have access to different services in your area?

Would you be interested in

• Aromatherapy
• Relaxation
• Reflexology
• Support Groups
• Gentle Exercise
  

Midlothian in Mind aims to develop the kind of services you want, where you want them.

To do this we need to hear from you. Your input is important. If you would like different services or if you are a friend, a carer or family of someone who would benefit from such services then tell us.

Did you know that someone wants to listen – to your ideas, your views, your opinions, to what is important to you.

The main aim of Midlothian in Mind (the Midlothian Mental Health Development Project) is to work with service users and providers to increase the provision of services in Midlothian.

Remember, we need you to let us know what service you would find helpful. We also need you to let people know about Midlothian in Mind to make sure that everyone who wants to has the chance to have their say.

ORCHARD CENTRE OPENING HOURS

Monday         9.30am - 4.00pm

Tuesday       12.30pm - 8.30pm

Wednesday    9.30am - 8.30pm

Thursday       9.30am - 8.30pm

Friday           9.30am - 3.30pm

Saturday      11.00am - 3.00pm

Sunday        11.00am - 3.30pm