Steps2Work Wellbeing is a new initiative from Surrey Care Trust, funded through Surrey County Council’s and Surrey Heartland’s Mental Health Investment Fund.
Designed to improve the mental health of people experiencing unemployment, this free and unique programme combines a holistic combination of 1:1 support from experienced staff and trained volunteer mentors, and nature based therapy activities.
- Working from community hubs in Woking, Reigate, and Stanwell, the team can:
- Work with beneficiaries to identify their needs, aspirations and mental health challenges
- Develop goals and next-steps for employment & positive mental health
- Match clients with volunteer mentors who can provide long term support
- Offer optional group nature-based therapy sessions
The service is intended to help people of working age who are struggling with their mental health and employment, especially:
- Carers and young carers
- Adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
- Young people out of work People with serious mental illness
- People experiencing homelessness
- People from marginalised communities e.g. Traveller community, Refugees etc.
- People experiencing domestic abuse
- People with drug and alcohol problems
Contact charlene.fowler@surreycaretrust.org.uk for more information or to book your place.
