East Riding offers free mental health support to adults

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  East Riding of Yorkshire Council is offering free mental health support to residents aged 18 and over.

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  Its Wellbeing for Us programme includes face-to-face workshops and informal peer support social groups.

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  The programme covers managing anxiety and stress, boosting self-esteem, building confidence and making social connections.

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  Workshops are being delivered in eight towns, with drop-in sessions in Goole and at Lelley Fields Crematorium.

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  The council said the programme aims to reduce isolation and help residents access wider support.

Who

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is offering the support to residents aged 18 and over.

What

Its Wellbeing for Us programme provides free workshops and informal peer support social groups.

When

Workshops are currently being delivered. World Mental Health Day took place on 10 October.

Where

East Riding of Yorkshire, including Withernsea, Hornsea, Bridlington, Beverley, Driffield, Pocklington, Goole and Hessle.

Why

The programme aims to build confidence and social connections, reduce isolation and help residents access wider support.

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