We’re Andover Mind. We understand mental health and wellbeing.
We’re here for you if you’re finding things hard. We help everyone understand mental health problems, so no one has to feel alone.
More young people are facing challenges with their mental health than ever before.
70% of children and adolescents who experience mental health problems have not had appropriate interventions at a sufficiently early age – Mental Health Foundation. We’re here to change that.
For over 30 years Andover Mind have been helping people in and around Andover to improve their mental health and for most of the past decade we had been providing youth counselling in schools and communities, but when funding for this work was withdrawn, we knew we had to find a way to bridge the gap and continue supporting young people in our region.
With the increased demand on Children’s Services and on Children’s and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), along with the additional pressures that have arisen since the pandemic, it was clear to us that there is high demand for more local resources to address young people’s mental health in Andover, so Be You was launched to provide interim support and advice to those who need it.
* According to the latest data from NHS Digital
How we can help…
Our team are here to provide you with a non-judgemental sounding board, to listen and help you process the thoughts and feelings in your head.
We will guide you to the right support, give you useful tools and strategies to move forward and improve your wellbeing.
Be You is here to:
- offer a safe space for young people to access advice, information and support
- prevent escalation of mental health problems and crisis.
- provide information on coping strategies to prevent further mental health problems.
- encourage young people to join in group therapy and to empower them to express their emotions with others.
- provide opportunities for young people to actively participate in the community.
- promote young people’s wellbeing, resilience and self-care.
What we offer…
Whatever you’re feeling right now, we’re here for you. Be You is a safe space for young people to
access help out of school hours and at weekends. We run two drop-in sessions every week where you can come and talk to us, get information and advice to help you improve your wellbeing. Our door is open.
Drop-in sessions
Our drop-in sessions are an opportunity to talk in a quiet, non-judgemental space. Meet others who may be experience similar thoughts, feelings and challenges with their mental health. Be You is a casual setting and is led by qualified mental health practitioners and peer support workers. 1:1 appointments are also bookable if you want to talk privately and get personalised advice, information, signposting and support via de escalation, coping strategies and wellbeing toolkits.
How to access…
It’s easy to access Be You. On Wednesdays and Saturdays we operate a drop-in service, no appointment or GP referral needed and you’ll be pleased to hear there are no lengthy waiting lists! Just come along and say hello.
If you would prefer to make contact with us before you come, you are welcome to do so by either calling our enquiries team on 01264 332297 or email beyou@andovermind.org.uk
Where to find us
Andover Mind Wellbeing Centre
Westbrook Close, South Street,
Andover, SP10 2BN
Want more information?
Whether you are seeking support for yourself or a friend, of if you are a parent or carer supporting a young persons, there is a wealth of useful information on the National Mind charity website mind.org.uk.
Click on the links to find out more:
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