Branches Mental Health Support Network

Branches is a support network for people in North-East Hampshire, Surrey Heath and Waverley areas who have experienced mental health or social isolation issues. We provide a friendly, safe environment where you can come and discuss any issues you need to and find support from the other group members and the facilitators. Branches is based on the followiing four key beliefs:

- A belief that allmem

bers are equal, regardless of diagnosis, symptoms, age, sexuality, religion, ethnicity, occupation etc., and are not defined by any diagnosis

- A belief that by providing a safe and confidential environment where members can access support, they can live more independent lives and effect more successful reccoveries

- A belief that members should set their own goals, identify their own needs and be encouraged to pursue their interests, talents, ambitions and mainstream opportunities

- A belief that members cal ALL achieve some degree of recovery and have the right to decide what the word 'recovery' means to them

Branches is YOUR service. If you have any comment or input on how the service is operating, or wish to become involved in the development of local mental health services in any way, please speak to a facilitator or contact the Branches Coordinator, Administrator, Members Committee or Management Group