Gateway Team - The access point for Mental Health Services
Our Aim
To enable adults in Poole to achieve, maintain and enjoy emotional and social well-being through the provision of a specialised service.
Who are we
A team of professionals from a range of backgrounds such as social work, counselling, clinical psychology and other practitioners who have an interest and specialist training in mental health and psychological well being.
Who can we help
- anyone experiencing social isolation which is having an adverse affect on their mental health and/or experiencing a common mental health problem
- adults age 16+ (not in full time education)
- residents of the Borough of Poole
- people ready to engage with us who have a willingness to make positive plans for the future and who will benefit from a brief intervention. (6-8 weeks)
What we offer
- an initial meeting and assessment
- a gateway to free psychology and counselling services ... which offers a variety of interventions over different time spans
- signposting to appropriate voluntary/independent agencies
- advice/consultation in partnership with other professionals and groups to meet the needs of individuals or groups
- one to one support, working together:
a) on social inclusion (taking part in the local community)
b) using a range of approaches with people who are experiencing a common mental health problem, e.g. anxiety, depression - Group work/workshops based on a cognitive behaviour approach to gain awareness of and develop skills to manage:
a) anxiety
b) depression
c) assertiveness
We can supply this information in large print, on audio tape, or in your own language.
To contact the Gateway team ring the Helpdesk on 633902
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