Plymouth Community Service - Rethink Mental Illness

Rethink Mental Illness is a charity that believes a better life is possible for millions of people affected by mental illness.

Referrals can be from a professional body or self referral.

The service is a practical support service, with the aim of the service to be focused on client independence. There is a support plan involved also a recovery star and a risk assessment, these tools enable staff and clients to see their progression throughout the service. There are 4 - 6 monthly reviews, depending on client need and changes that may need to be made. 

How we can help

• Housing
  Support to specialist services, guidance and support to bid on properties as well as set up support with housing benefit.
• Benefits
  Support to attend appointments and check that all benefits are in place.
• Attending appointments/meetings
• Applying/attending courses
• Finding voluntary work
• Social groups
• Discovering new hobbies
• Making contact with other services

At Plymouth Community Service we offer a weekly social group, fortnightly pool group, monthly peer-led group and a monthly women's group. There is also opportunities for monthly stake holder meetings to attend.