Do you support someone with mental health issues?
We’re here for you. Don’t feel isolated. Get sign-posted to the right help, and share your problems and experiences in complete confidence.
Come along to one of our free monthly meetings. Scroll further down to find out when and where that is.
About Us
Our support group has now been running successfully since 1996.
It's a place where people can give and receive both emotional and practical support, and to exchange information.
"Promoting the knowledge of mental health issues and delivering empowered relatives and carers, in a confidential and supportive environment."
You can read more about our group and see FAQs here.
Friday 22nd August
☕ Coffee Morning 🍰
9.30am - 12.00pm
Venue: Waitrose Café
and then their Community Room
223 London Road, Worcester, WR5 2JG (map)
We'll meet in the Café first at 9.30am for drinks/food, and then from 10am we will go to their Community Room which we have booked until 12pm. This will be more private and a quieter area for us to chat. 😊
The coffee morning provides an opportunity for new carers to find out about JIGSAW and connect with existing carers and for support and information.
Car parking is free for the first 2 hours. To avoid a parking fine please register your car at the customer service desk. If you are a new carer coming into the café look out for the secretary who will have a purple clip board. You can contact us on the day on 07503 601737
If you have any queries please email us or contact Sue Nichols, Jigsaw secretary, on 07503 601737
Thursday 28th August
When Life Throws You Challenges
10am - 1pm
Venue: Waitrose Café
223 London Road, Worcester, WR5 2JG (map)
Sometimes it feels like you’re dodging flying lemons in a citrus storm and if you used them all to make lemonade, you’d be swimming in it!
But often those challenges—big or small—are also where grit is born, where new stories start, and where we find out we’re stronger than we thought. Sometimes all it takes is one small step, one tiny decision, to shift the whole flight path of those challenges.
This 3-hour relaxed, and friendly session is designed to help shift your thinking, change some old habits and move forward in life with a more positive outlook and some practical tools.
It will cover:
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Dealing with life’s challenges – how we can start to take back control.
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Ditching the extremes – how to recognise and overcome unhelpful thinking patterns.
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The value of different types of rest and tools to help you sleep better.
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A different approach to solving problems.
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A key question to ask yourself when you feel upset or worried or stuck.
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Walking the talk - moving ahead with a more positive mindset.
During the session we will share activities, tips and skills to help you to deal with life’s challenges with more confidence. We will work through each of the topics listed above and help you to plan to use the tools that work best for you following the session.
Everyone attending will receive a set of practical additional resources.
If you have any queries, please call us on 0300 302 0458
To book email: amandaw@comfirst.org.uk or call the number above
This is a new course, and we would like to ask for your feedback to help us to make any changes needed.
This session is for people over the age of 18 living or working in Herefordshire or Worcestershire.
Please note that is not suitable for anyone currently receiving treatment from one of the Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams.
Monday 1st September
Jigsaw AGM
7pm - 9pm
Our AGM will be held at our usual venue at Malvern Hills Science Park (directions).
