THE PEMBROKESHIRE HERALD FRIDAY JANUARY 30 2015


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41 Feature ‘Where there is help, there is hope’ ONE LOCAL man is trying his


best to make sure that those in need of help know where to turn. Each week Hywel Davies supports local mental health charities by placing an advert in the paper containing the contact details of the main local mental health charities and also a few of the national ones too.


His contribution helps mental health charities reach the public and concentrate their own funds on helping others. Tom Price of The Pembrokeshire


Herald visited Hywel Davies of Milford Haven to talk with him about the impact of mental health issues and how the community can help.


The figures are shocking. Hywel


told Tom: "One in four people in the UK suffer or will suffer from some sort of mental health in their life and that figure is one in three people in Pembrokeshire, that's over 35,000 people in Pembrokeshire suffering from some sort of mental illness!" Hywel feels it is a problem which


isn't as highlighted in the community as it should be: “According to the world health organisation, by the year 2020 in the western world, more people will suffer from mental illness over physical ailments." Hywel is convinced that what people with mental health issues need is hope: “People need to know that they are not alone, charities and


groups in our county and nationally are there to offer guidance, support, advice and information to help. If you know somebody who may have a mental illness, or you think you may be suffering yourself, don't keep it to yourself. One of the first ports of call could be Mind Pembrokeshire who will offer you advice and support on your concerns, their contact number is 01437 769982 and they will be more than happy to help with any query. Local charities couldn't do the work they do without the help of the local community, you can help continue the fantastic work they are doing with donations, gifts or business. We have 7 leading mental health charities in our county, and they all provide an invaluable service. In the 21st Century, people need to know that here, where we live, there is help and, where there is help, there is hope.”


ADVOCACY WEST WALES


AdvocaAdvocacy West Wales: A Voice when YOU need it most What can an Advocate do? Respect you and listen to you


Help you understand information given to you Help you understand your rights


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Help you have a say in decisions made about you


Support you at meetings by helping you put your views across Help you to make complaints


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(formerly known as MAP) is a highly regarded local charity taking action to help people say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain services they need. Advocates work in partnership with the people they support.


Hywel concluded: “If you feel


that you or somebody you know needs some advice or just somebody to talk to about concern then these charities


HAFAL is a national mental


direct or indirect experience of mental health problems. We promote a positive attitude to mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. All of Mind Pembrokeshire’s Projects, workshops, courses and training are


We work for a better life for everyone with


direct or indirect experience of mental health problems. We promote a positive attitude to mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. All of Mind Pembrokeshire’s Projects, workshops, courses and training are


designed to improve quality of life, build con dence, self esteem and resilience. In addition our work helps to prevent admission to hospital.


For more FRAME provides a real supported 01437 76 36 26 Call us on:


socially disadvantaged and/or excluded. The Old Western Telegraph Building,


Old Hakin Road, Merlin's Bridge, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 1XF


Tel: 01437 779442 information We work for a better life for everyone withCall us on:


health charity run by those it supports: people with a serious mental illness and their carers. Hafal Pembrokeshire helps people with serious mental illness and their families to work towards recovery. All our services are underpinned by Hafal’s Recovery Programme which empowers clients and families to take steps towards long-term goals in all areas of life. Hafal runs a number of services in Pembrokeshire including


Tenby Resource Initiative (TRI) and a number of supported housing projects.


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Hafal’s services in Pembrokeshire please call us on 01834 844177, email us at tri@hafal.org or visit our website at hafal.org


designed to improve quality of life, build con dence, self esteem and resilience. In addition our work helps to prevent admission to hospital.


01437 76 36 26


In the context of mental health, advocacy is about securing a voice for people at a time when they need it most, often at a time of acute mental health crisis or when people are struggling to access the services that they need. AWW is always looking for members and trustees to support the


are here to help, all of the numbers you need are here so don't hesitate and change something today.”


advocates in their valuable work. The organisation would love to hear from people with an interest in mental health or advocacy, maybe those with lived experience or carers for service users, and people with time to offer particular skills which might be of assistance to the management committee.


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Hafal (meaning ‘equal’) is the principal organisation in Wales working with individuals recovering from serious


01792 816 60 hafal@hafal.o


This advert is courtesy of Hywel Davies the


mental illness and their families. We are managed by the people we support – individuals with serious mental illness and their families.


01792 816 600 hafal@hafal.org


This advert is courtesy of Hywel Davies FRAME is a social enterprise


providing work practice, training and employment opportunities to individuals from all disability groups.


promotes


FRAME encourages and the


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use of sound practices


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extending the useful life of furniture, bedding, curtains, clothing and bric-


a-brac. FRAME offers low cost, pre-used items to individuals or families in need and also helps to reduce the use of landfill refuse sites by diverting 70% of the 1000 tonnes collected annually.


Based around the county FRAME has furniture re-use stores in Merlin’s Bridge, Pembroke Dock and Goodwick as well as having a


Garden Centre and Gift Shop at Scolton Manor. If you would like to donate some


furniture, bric a brac or clothing to FRAME please call 01437 891221. If you would like to volunteer at FRAME please call 01437 763204. To learn more about FRAME please visit our new website! www. pembrokeshire-frame.org.uk


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