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    Unspoken Word - The Next Chapter

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    (Un)spoken word is the name given to poetry events Black Country Healthcare held in 2021 and 2022 and their first published volume of poetry, launched on World Poetry Day 2023. They chose the name (un)spoken word because talking about mental health, wellbeing and life can sometimes be difficult and remain unspoken. Join them on World Mental Health ...

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    Shine A Light Dementia Choir

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    Come along and join Black Country Healthcare for their dementia choir! A fun, exciting and free opportunity to get together, for people living with dementia and their carers. At West Bromwich Baptist Church from the 5th September till 21st November 2023 from 2pm - 4pm. (One week break during October half-term on the 31st October) If you would like ...

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    Let's Talk Sessions

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    Lets Talk have a bunch of different sessions across all four areas of the Black Country. From testing your knowledge in there virtual quiz, embracing the nature with there weekly walks to there coffee and chat groups. A chance to talk, share, learn and find out what local support is available to you.  Let's Talk Referral Form is belo...

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    SupportED Opportunity

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    Can you make the change in your community today? West Midlands Adult Eating Disorder Provider Collaborative brings together NHS and private healthcare organisation to support people with eating disorders. The provider collaborative has a shared purpose and effective decision-making arrangements in place to understand the needs of the local pop...

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    Roots of Recovery Event

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    Come along on Tuesday 19th September from 9.30am till 3pm, to the Roots of Recovery event at Sandwell Council House Chambers Freeth Street, Oldbury B69 3DE. This event will include guest speakers who have lived experience of recovery and workshops. The opportunity to talk to any of the recovery based organisations available in t...

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    Black Country Support After Suicide Service

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    Black Country Support After Suicide Service are here to provide you with support for next of kin and close family members who are bereaved by suicide in the Black Country. Providing 1:1 emotional and practical support, 1:1 bereavement counselling as well as peer support groups. If you would like to make a referral or would like more infor...

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    Let's Talk Sessions

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    Lets Talk have a bunch of different sessions across all four areas of the Black Country. From testing your knowledge in there virtual quiz, embracing the nature with there weekly walks to there coffee and chat groups. As well as there new Men's Group beginning Tuesday 6th June a chance to talk, share, learn and find out what local support is availa...

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    World Suicide Prevention Day Events

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    By creating hope through action, Black Country Healthcare aim to bring people together across the Black Country to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention along with the impacts suicide can have on those left behind. Providing professional advice on suicide prevention from Black Country Healthcare clinicians and h...

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    Community Health & Wellbeing Fair 2023

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    Join the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust on the 25th September from 11am till 4pm for their Community Health & Wellbeing Fair. At Dudley Town Hall, St. James's Road, Dudley, West Midlands DY1 1HP.  Their will be various activities to enjoy on the day including:  Local Health, wellbeing and community services.The opp...

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    Cancer Hotline

    Could it be cancer? Healthier Futures Black Country Integrated Care System hotline for Sandwell and West Birmingham residents is now live. Are you worried about any recent changes with your health and think that it could be cancer? Their hotline is their to connect you with one of their specialist nurses, to help support you and...

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    Shine a Light, Dementia Choir

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    Come along and join Black Country Healthcare for their new dementia choir! A fun, exciting and free opportunity  to get together, for people living with dementia and their carers. At West Bromwich Baptist Church from the 5th September till 21st November 2023 from 2pm - 4pm.  (Ten sessions including a performance) If you would li...

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    Black Country Support After Suicide Service

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    Rethink Mental Illness provide support to next of kin and close family members who are bereaved by suicide. With support groups that are facilitated by a suicide bereavement worker and volunteer, with lived experience of bereavement by suicide. 1:1 Support from a suicide bereavement worker for six personalised weekly support sessions...

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    World Suicide Prevention Day Events

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    All these events are brought to you by the community inclusion team, at the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation. To bring people together across the Black Country, to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention. Receive professional advice from our clinicians as well as partner organisations, giving you the opportunity to discus...

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    Rethink Mental Illness Sanctuary Hubs

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    Are you feeling lonely or overwhelmed? Are things a little too much right now? Rethink Mental Illness Sanctuary Hubs are here to help and support you when your struggling.  Hubs are open for you to drop-in every Monday to Friday from 6pm till 11pm, as well as Saturday's and Sunday's from 12pm till 11pm. If you can't visit a Sanctuary Hub,...

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    Reflexions - Mental Health Support Team (MHST)

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    Reflexions is a Mental Health Support Team (MHST) service that helps increase access to mental health support for children and young people in schools across the Black Country. They offer 1:1 low/high intensity CBT, Whole School Approach (WSA) including staff training, workshops and school assemblies. Helping children and young people who may ...

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    Let's Talk Sessions

    Lets Talk have a bunch of different sessions across all four areas of the Black Country. From testing your knowledge in there virtual quiz, embracing the nature with there weekly walks to there coffee and chat groups. As well as there new Men's Group beginning Tuesday 6th June a chance to talk, share, learn and find out what local su...

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    Brewing Connections Dudley

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    Come along for a cuppa, coffee and chat at the Brewing Connections Dudley starting from Monday 5th June, then every Monday of each month at St. Francis Church, Laurel Road, DY1 3EZ from 11am - 1pm. Hosting different activities, from mindfulness to arts & crafts, games and more! There will also be the chance to see what services are joining each...

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