We are not actors. We are Head Forward Role Models - real West Sussex people with a history of poor wellbeing. Click here to read in our own words how we found solutions to head forward with our lives. We hope they will help and may even inspire you.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or stressed? Or are you concerned about how someone else is feeling?
We all have to cope with the challenges of life and the effects they can have on our wellbeing. Head Forward is here with advice and information that aims to help anyone improve and maintain their mental wellbeing.
The four main information sections are listed to the left. Click on any section for a summary of what each one contains and to choose what you want to view. Other sections are accessible from this page or the main menu.
A directory of organisations providing services listed on this site with full contact details.
A list of local and general resources for those who care for a person with poor wellbeing.
Details of key wellbeing abbreviations and acronyms used in the resources sections.
Tai Chi In The Park - improve your health and raise your spirit! Come, learn and practice Tai Chi in beautiful gardens. Taoist Tai Chi encompasses gentle turning and stretching, designed to improve health, balance and posture, increase strength and flexibility and leave you calm and peaceful.Takes place every Tuesday from 1pm to 2pm starting on 22nd May. FREE to participate, however a suggested donation of two pounds would go towards continuing the aims and objectives of the Taoist Tai Chi Society charity. Meet at Anniversary Gardens, south east corner of West Green Park on Ifield Avenue. Call Sandra on 07875 867071 if you can’t find us. The class will go ahead in all weather except heavy rain so please dress accordingly.
News item posted: 16/5/12
West Sussex Adult & Community Learning have announced two new courses in East Grinstead and Southwick which are free to attend by those with mental health problems. Courses are stimulating, relevant and aim to meet the needs of adults in recovery. Art For Relaxation course takes place at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead, between 11am and 1pm starting Thursday 10th May for ten weeks. Course Number: A0956DM. Developing Personal Confidence & Self-Esteem takes place at The Barn, Southwick Community Centre, between 9.30am and 12.30pm, starting Tuesday 15th May for seven weeks. Course number: S1420D. UPDATE: There will also be a free photography course at Glen Vue in East Grinstead starting on Friday 15th June between 3pm and 5.30pm for 10 weeks. For further information on any of these courses please contact Debbie Cox on 07709 402707 or 01243 872020.
News item updated: 15/5/12
Has someone close to you died recently? Are you feeling confused and can't believe this has really happened to you? A new Cruse Bereavement support group is starting on Wednesday 6th June for 8 weeks at Trafalgar Road Baptist Church, Horsham, RH12 2QL. For more information please call Eve on 07700 038733.
News item posted: 8/5/12
All internal content on this website (page text, category introductions and F.A.Q. answers) has been compiled by the editor (Steve Byhurst, West Sussex Advice & Information Coordinator for the mental health charity Mind in Brighton and Hove) from the various external websites that it links to, in particular the Mind (National Association for Mental Health) website (www.mind.org.uk).
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