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Lived and Shared Experience GroupsWe have been setting up and developing groups since the early 90's. Experience has taught us that "Service User", "User Empowerment" and "Hearing Voices" groups are too dated or narrow a concept and exclude many individuals. Our view is that Recovery and Thriving are best achieved through meaningful dialogue and interaction between both those with a lived experience of mental distress and all supporters with a shared vision of recovery. Hence the name.Solid foundations are essential to the survival of such groups, and we provide training, consultancy, mentorship, information and advice on how to develop strong, innovative groups based on respect and the principles and values of true recovery. e offer support and encouragement to wellness organisations who are looking to expand and develop their services. We have extensive knowledge and experience of setting up charities, CHANGE and Changing Futures in Birmingham, and Krysalis in Coventry to name but a few) With our team of associates we are able to assist with the practicalities of development, legal requirements, policies, constitutions and financial advice with a view to such groups becoming independent and their profiles raised. Our aim is to assist, support and enable groups to become fully autonomous.
NEW ** SOTERIA HOUSEThe SanctuaryCrisis Accomodation - WalesLong or short term accomodation is offered (subject to availability) in a family run Crisis Home in South Wales. The owner has 15 years experience of working with the homeless, sex workers and with individuals with drug and alcohol problems.
Hamba Kahle - Go WellRespite - Join us on our canal boat, Hamba Kahle for 1 -5 daysWe are now able to offer short term respite / crisis support to anyone experiencing mental distress who seeks non-medical approaches to recovery and thriving. Experienced mental health workers, Marion Aslan & Dr Mike Smith will accomodate individuals on a 46ft canal boat, Hamba Kahle (Zulu for "Go Well") and offer intensive 1:1 support.Moored currently in the Midlands, Hamba Kahle provides a safe haven and an opportunity for the individual to take time out. Using The THRIVE Approach and a range of alternative resources, we encourage the person to find their own personal route to recovery and thriving. For details email marionaslan_aol.com or mikesvoice_aol.com
Recovery & Thriving Services UK and InternationalAway days / Team Building Organisational Planning & Development Days and PATH DaysMarion and Mike offer a range of informal and enjoyable activity based days which provide excellent team building and Away Day courses specifically tailored to your organisation.Should you require planning / development days we can cater for your individual requirements or facilitate P.A.T.H. days (Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope) which map out a process of achieving your goals. These days are structured to look at team or organisational vision, deal with current difficulties or uncertainties and to systematically develop a course of action to achieve the goal or vision. The day is creative, fun and inclusive of all views, builds on peoples abilities and strengths and provides a stimulus for action and change. In addition to a visual representation of the day, written material from the day will provide a useful source of information for such requirements as reports / funding / evidencing/ researching and promotional opportunities.
Residential Crisis ServicesOur combined knowledge and expertise of setting up and managing Service User led Crisis Houses and Sponsor Homes from 1997 - 2006 (Anam Cara and Selene House, Birmingham, and C.H.A.N.G.E Soteria Project, Birmingham) enables us to assist in the initial planning, development and monitoring of such services. We can assist in writing policies and developing tools for working in Person Centred Planning and Service delivery.
Study Tourscrazydiamond have successfully organised many study tours to England for workers, service users and their families from a number of European countries, America and Asia enabling a wider perspective of recovery and the opportunity to see recovery in practice. We are able to offer study tours to Copenhagen, linking with the Psykovision Project to explore Recovery and Thriving approaches. We also work closely with colleagues in a number of countries around the world including Japan, Kenya, India, Gibraltar, Australia and USA who accomodate Study Tours for support workers, psychiatric nurses, service users and carers.
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