If you need help urgently call the NHS on 111, and ask for mental health services, call the Samaritans on 116 123, text SHOUT (a free, confidential and available 24/7) on 85258, or download the Stay Alive app.
Mental Health Support for Seniors
"Just as we take care of our physical health as we get older, taking care of our mental health is equally as important."
"Thank you for looking at my website. I provide one-to-one mental health support for seniors; both individually at home, and at retirement homes, community residences, care homes, sheltered housing etc.
Now in my early 60s, with a wealth of life-experiences - as well as extensive training over various platforms - I am able provide a very high level of empathic care, support, conversation and friendship to those struggling with their mental health, or who may be experiencing feelings of loneliness and isolation, anywhere in Norfolk.
I also provide 'Mental Health Support' patrols at community and charity events, music festivals, sporting events, local fêtes etc. Please click below for further details."
Robin Barratt - Self-employed Mental Health Support worker.
Services
Individual Support
I provide private, low-cost one-to-one mental health and wellbeing support for seniors across Norfolk. Please click below for more info.
Community & Event Support
I also provide mobile Mental Health Support patrols for community & charity events, music festivals, sporting events, local fêtes etc., across East Anglia. Please click below for more info.
SIGNPOSTING
Whether individually, or at public events, I can also provide a confidential independent signposting and resource service (groups, charities, organisations / local, regional and national), where people needing or seeking further specialised professional guidance can go for more help.
ARTICLES & INFORMATION
Articles include a brief overviews of the risks, signs and symptoms of: Depression, Anxiety & Panic Attacks, OCD, ADHD, Bipolar, Self-harming, Substance Abuse and Eating Disorders, as well as an article on 'Benefits of Exercise for the over 60s' and 'Exercise for Mental Health.'
Certifications & Qualifications
- DBS checked: 2019 & 2024.
- First Aid for Mental Health (a Level 3 course, 150 hours CPD certified, Ofqual)
- Counselling Skills Diploma (a Level 3 course, 150 hours CPD certified, Ofqual)
- Mental Health Awareness - MIND - Norfolk & Waveney
- The British Red Cross - Emergency First Aid at Work.
- The British Red Cross - Mental Health for First Aid
- Pain Management Practitioner Course (a Level 3 course, 150 hours CPD certified, Ofqual)
- Action Counters Terrorism - ProtectUK.
- acas - Bullying and Harassment, Conflict Resolution, Disability Discrimination, Equality and Diversity.
- Security Industry Authority Licenced (expires Aug 2027).
Forthcoming:
- PTSD Awareness (a Level 3 course, 150 hours CPD certified, Ofqual)
- Grief & Bereavement Counselling (a Level 3 course, 150 hours CPD certified, Ofqual)
Poetry for Mental Health
Supporting people with mental health challenges by motivating and inspiring them to write poetry.
I also voluntarily run Poetry for Mental Health. Formed at the outbreak of Covid by helping people cope mentally by motivating them to write poetry, five years, five books, and thousands of pieces of poetry later, Poetry For Mental Health has supported many hundreds (if not thousands) of people around the world by inspiring them to write poetry for positive mental health. With over 1500 visitors a month, it is probably the largest and most visited website for poetry and mental health on the net!
"The importance of receiving mental health support is the
key to helping a person avoid suffering in later life."
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