Mental Health Care

Personalised Support and Care Planning

Personal Assist works closely with individuals to create personalised care plans. This involves assessing the person's specific mental health needs, strengths, and challenges, and developing a tailored approach to manage their condition. This might include:

• Regular check-ins with mental health professionals.
• Setting recovery goals (e.g., managing symptoms, improving daily functioning).
• Medication management and reviews.

Crisis Intervention and Support

For individuals facing a mental health crisis, Personal Assist can offer immediate help. This may involve:

• Crisis helplines Signposting and emergency contact numbers for immediate advice.
• Crisis resolution teams: These teams provide short-term intensive support to individuals in acute distress, preventing hospitalisation where possible.
• Access to emergency mental health services.

Social Care and Practical Support

Mental health often intersects with social issues like housing, employment, and relationships. Personal Assist can offer:

• Help with daily living: Support workers assist individuals in managing daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and attending appointments, especially for those struggling with independent living.

Peer Support and Community Resources

Personal Assist may connect individuals with peer support networks, where they can meet others with similar experiences. This helps reduce isolation and build a sense of community and understanding. Additionally:

• Signposting to local support groups, self-help groups, and charities.
• Involvement in community activities and programs, which can boost confidence, social skills, and motivation.

Promoting Recovery and Independence

The overarching goal of Personal Assist is to help individuals regain control over their lives and improve their mental health through empowerment and support. This can involve:

• Well-being and recovery plans to help individuals achieve long-term stability and independence.
• Encouragement of self-management techniques such as mindfulness, stress management, and building healthy coping strategies.
• Vocational and educational support: Helping individuals return to work, education, or volunteering by working on skills, confidence, and finding supportive environments.

Support for Carers and Families

Personal Assist often recognizes the importance of involving families and caregivers in the support process. They may offer:

• Information sessions and guidance for family members on how to best support their loved one.
• Carer support groups to connect with others in similar situations.
• Respite care: Providing temporary relief to carers so they can rest or take care of other responsibilities.

Community-Based Support

Personal Assist teams often operate within the community, providing help where it's most needed, including in people's homes, local clinics, or community centers. This makes services more accessible and personalised, reducing the barriers to getting help.

Hail Yourself!

Personal Assist South Yorkshire have been trained and have links with a local South Yorkshire Charity, Hail Yourself!. Hail Yourself Is an experienced group that organises and signposts people who are struggling with their own mental health. Hail Yourself also supports the Personal Assist Care team who also may be susceptible to mental health problems due to their work. This ensures a happier and healthier workforce that are better equipped to deal with the individual complexities of Mental Health Support work!