SWAN WOMEN'S CENTRE

To bring in a trauma informed counsellor to work with women presenting with complex trauma.

One off gift to support with the cost of living crisis

SWAN Young Women's mental health support service. Providing trauma informed, integrative counselling, support groups, creative activities, befriending for young women (16 - 25 years) who are experiencing mental health

To provide counselling sessions to women struggling with bereavement or depression.

Unrestricted grant over two years towards the core costs of Swan Womens Centre

Towards the befriending service

A grant of £7,764 was awarded for a counselling service for young women affected by the pandemic.

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public ....more

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."

One year core funding to support Swan Womens Centre to sustain their work to support work addressing Mental Health Complex Social Issue (CSI) during COVID19

Counselling helps individuals to find ways to deal with emotional issues. Therefore the outcomes include Improved sense of health and wellbeing. Increase understanding of what you need individually to maintain good mental health. Increased self ....more

Counselling helps individuals to find ways to deal with emotional issues. Therefore the outcomes include Improved sense of health and wellbeing. Increase understanding of what you need individually to maintain good mental health. Increased self awareness Increased understanding of our own emotions

We will develop two peer support groups at the centre for women who are experiencing loneliness, anxiety, depression, stress, isolation, poverty and live within Sefton.Initially the groups will be facilitated by 2 staff and 2 volunteers however once ....more

We will develop two peer support groups at the centre for women who are experiencing loneliness, anxiety, depression, stress, isolation, poverty and live within Sefton.Initially the groups will be facilitated by 2 staff and 2 volunteers however once the groups have started to form and take shape there may be members within the groups who can be supported to take on organising or leadership roles. We will provide support in the form of training or coaching/mentoring to individuals who to take on these roles.We will provide a safe, welcoming environment for women to come together and discuss their experiences. There is no pressure on women to share anything as sometimes simply listening to someones experiences can be enough for you to start you thinking about your own journey and progress.We want women to feel supported and participate in supporting others.We want women to create a network of support for themselves that continues outside of the centre.There will be opportunities for those within the group to participate in other services that we provide such as the Therapeutic Allotment project or Befriending Service.The difference that we want to make includes:1. Reducing an individuals sense of stigma related to their poor mental health by sharing their stories and receiving empathy and positive feedback from others.2. Reducing isolation and loneliness.3. Increase personal understanding of their mental health and what impacts on it.4. Increase confidence to participate in their wider community5. Improve confidence.

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