A friendly and welcoming social group and the hub of the day-to-day activities…

The Friendship Lounge provides a unique environment in which we can find the strength that is found in like-minded people working together for a resolution of daily stress-related problems. The solutions are often simple and easy, sometimes they are profound, always they lead to a greater understanding

"My health and well being is stable due to contact with project and it's services. "

“ the Friendship Lounge gives me a chance to meet other people who can try to understand how I am feeling without judging me.”

These are the most common symptom of mental distress…
Sleep problems, Fatigue, Irritability, Worry, Depression, Concentration and forgetfulness, Depressive ideas, Anxiety, Somatic symptoms, Worry about physical health, Obsessions, Phobias, Compulsions, Panic

Source: ONS, 2000, Psychiatric morbidity among adults.

The Project Members Group (PMG) is a vital part of Uttoxeter Mind.  We meet weekly to discuss services, exchange ideas and information. Whilst anyone can join the group, it is largely made up of people who use the services.