1. Pathway for Adults (P4A) Mental Health Service in Somerset www.rethink.org Somerset Services - Pathway for Adults (P4A) Mental Health Service & Reconnect Floating Support

2. Pathway for Adults (P4A) Mental Health Service in Somerset Introduction to Rethink Mental Illness Crisis & Supported Housing Advocacy Carer support Community support Employment and training Advice & Help lines

3. Pathway for Adults (P4A) Mental Health Service in Somerset Somerset Services – Pathway for Adults (P4A) Mental Health Pathway for Adults – Mental Health is for people who are: single vulnerable experiencing poor mental health; and are at risk of homelessness in Somerset Access to the service is based on mental health needs being a primary reason for referral

4. Pathway for Adults (P4A) Mental Health Service in Somerset Somerset Services – Pathway for Adults (P4A) Mental Health P4A East (Hub for referrals: 01749 676148) P4A West (Hub for referrals: 01823 351516) AccommodationTownCapacityAccommodationTownCapacity High Need MH East (Keward House) Wells19 bedsits with shared facilities High Need MH West (Eastleigh Court) Taunton20 bedsits with shared facilities & an outreach flat Burcott Road WellsWells5 self-contained flatsCory RoadTaunton10 self-contained properties Rodden RoadFrome4 self-contained flatsEastbourne CourtTaunton10 self-contained flats Benedictine CourtGlastonbury4 self-contained flatsRichmond RoadTaunton 4 self-contained flats Goldcroft CourtYeovil10 self-contained flatsLyndhurst (sub contractor) Taunton8 rooms, shared facilities Swan HavenYeovil4 self-contained flatsGreen Dragon Court Asperger’s specialism Bridgwater7 self-contained flats Swift LodgeYeovil11 self-contained flats Rainbow CourtYeovil9 self-contained flatsSt Andrews CourtMinehead8 self-contained flats The GrangeLangport18 bedsits with shared facilities Blenheim RoadMinehead6 self-contained flats

5. Pathway for Adults (P4A) Mental Health Service in Somerset Somerset Services – Pathway for Adults (P4A) Mental Health We also provide outreach support in order to prevent homeless and/or resettle to appropriate accommodation to the following numbers of service users:  Taunton Deane – 12  West Somerset – 3  Sedgemoor – 7  South Somerset – 12  Mendip – 13

6. Pathway for Adults (P4A) Mental Health Service in Somerset Somerset Services – Reconnect Floating Support GOAL = support people to continue living independently and safely in their own homes for as long as possible and recover a better quality of life Since 2008 Reconnect Floating Support Service has provided housing related support to individuals living in their own homes with a diagnosis of dementia or over 65 with memory problems Our highly trained team support up to 70 people per week, working closely with other agencies, family and friends Support is tailored to the needs of the individual using a person-centred recovery, support and safety plan We recognise the importance of involving our clients, and their carers in the running and development of the service

7. Pathway for Adults (P4A) Mental Health Service in Somerset What support do we provide? Person-centred support for clients – empowering for independent living Information and advice, including benefit and training Mental Health support Support to develop skills Support for independent living Accommodation solutions and choices Group support Peer support Self-management programmes Crisis Solutions / Alternatives to Admission Self Harm Support Employment Opportunities Carers’ Support and Siblings Network Partnership Working Signposting to other agencies / groups Training: Mental health, Resilience, Living Independently, developing skills Volunteer opportunities: training and support Transport assistance Relaxation interventions for those experiencing anxiety Immediate support to clients with physical health problems that require medical equipment, aids & adaptations

8. Pathway for Adults (P4A) Mental Health Service in Somerset Our stepped support approach Our service delivery focuses on support that is flexible and can meet the changing client needs. High: 10+ hours a support a week. Individuals requiring this level of support long term will require this support to be purchased through individual budgets Medium: 5 -10 hours support a week Low: up to 5 hours supports a week

9. Pathway for Adults (P4A) Mental Health Service in Somerset Contact details Niki Westerling Area Business Manager Email: niki.westerling@rethink.org Mobile: 07970786737