Emotional Well Being for Older People (55+)
Support for older people experiencing problems with low mood, stress or anxiety
Psychological Support Services proved a range of services that mya be able to help if you are experiencing low mood or are feeling stressed or anxious, or you just require someone to talk to.
The Front Door (countywide)This is a service for anyone who would like more information about emotional wellbeing, available services or self-help. You can either talk to on the telephone or arrange for someone to visit you for a chat – Our numbers are given below.
Befriending (County Wide)This is a regular, long term service for people whose isolation is affecting their emotional health. It is provided by volunteers who will:
- Provide companionship, talking and listening.
- Provide Support with daily living (no personal care) e.g. form filling, reading letters.
- Accompanying out, e.g. shopping walking or going for a drive. - Encourage gain access to other resources.
Referrals for this service need to come from your GP or other health professionals. However, we can provide you with a form or contact your health professional directly.
Counselling (South Warwickshire)If you feel that you want to talk to someone about how you are feeling or about problems that you have, our counselling service may be appropriate for you. The service is available to older people or their carers and is provided by volunteer Counsellors, so is free of charge.
The counselling sessions take place in your own home; however other arrangements can be made if required. You can contact us directly to arrange an appointment – our numbers are listed below
Specialist Advocacy Service (County Wide)This is a service which enables vulnerable, older people who are deemed to lack mental capacity to access a specialist advocacy service. The service is provided by trained volunteer advocates. You can contact us directly to arrange an appointment – our numbers are listed below
Referral/Contact Details:For more information on referrals to any of these services please contact us at the following address:
Psychological Support Service
Age Concern Warwickshire
8 Clemens Street, Leamington Spa, CV31 2DL
Telephone: 01926 458113 Fax: 01926 458141
Email:
kate@counselling.ageconcernwarks.co.uk
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