SUPPORTERS, volunteers and staff at a mental health charity were the latest to be thanked by the Mayor of Rugby.
Coun Tom Mahoney visited Coventry and Warwickshire Mind’s Wellbeing Hub in Cromwell Road after choosing to support the charity during his Mayoral year.
He was taken on a tour of the hub’s edible garden – initially launched as a 12 week project, but still thriving three years on – where clients grow a wide range of fruit, vegetables and herbs to help combat depression and anxiety.
Coun Mahoney presented the hub with a Simple Thank You certificate – part of his campaign to highlight the work of individuals and organisations who serve Rugby’s communities.
He said: “Approximately one in four people in the UK experience mental health problems every year, yet there’s still a stigma when it comes to talking about it.
“For anyone experiencing problems or struggling to cope, the first step is to talk to someone, but it can often be a daunting step to take.
“The Wellbeing Hub’s informal and welcoming atmosphere, together with the friendly and supportive team of staff and volunteers, make taking that first step a little less daunting.”
The Rugby Wellbeing Hub offers drop-in sessions, workshops and one-to-one support for people experiencing mental health problems.
In addition to signposting clients to specialist services, the hub, one of seven across Warwickshire, encourages social interaction and has a cafe and lounge for clients.
Clients can also read self-help books from the hub’s Books on Prescription library, covering subjects such as depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and low self-esteem. The books, together with CDs, can also be borrowed from Rugby Library.
Visit www.cwmind.org.uk/wbw for more information about the Rugby Wellbeing Hub.
Visit www.warwickshire.gov.uk/mentalhealth for information on mental health support services in Warwickshire.
