The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is investing nearly £1.5million over five years in Counselling services for people with common mental health problems.
The service, known as ‘Parabl’, which means ‘to talk or discuss’ in Welsh, became operational on 2nd April, 2013.
The service is being managed by CAIS on behalf of a consortium of North Wales charities. Partners include Advance Brighter Futures, Flintshire Mind, Aberconwy Mind, CAIS, Tan y Maen, Ynys Mon and Gwynedd Mind, Vale of Clwyd Mind and Relate.
Referral to the service can be through a health professional, such as a GP, or individuals may refer themselves by telephone. Once a referral is received a telephone assessment is carried out to establish the most appropriate support for that individual. Support ranges from self-help resources, one-to-one counselling, through to group sessions, available in Community settings such as GP practices, leisure centres and community centres throughout North Wales.
Wyn Thomas, Assistant Director, Community Partnership Development for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, said “We are pleased to be working with partners to offer such a comprehensive service for people throughout North Wales. The Parabl Talking Therapies is a service to meet the needs of adults over the age of 18, who are resident in North Wales. The service is aimed at people with common mental health problems, including bereavement and relationship difficulties.”
“As well as providing self-help resources, including an interactive self-help programme called the Serenity Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy programme, group sessions are available over 7-8 weeks to cover such subjects as Coping with Life, Stress Management and Mindfulness. Up to 6 weekly sessions of individual counselling sessions are also available for individuals who want to discuss any challenging life events which are impacting on their mental well being.”
Self-referrals can be made by telephoning 0300 777 2257.
Well this is facinating, didn't we used to have a resorce like this at Oakleigh before the board in their wisdom decided to close it and sell the property off?
ReplyDelete1.5 million over 5 years - divided by the population our area I would guess comes to about 2 & 6 in the old money per head.
I am not clear whether this service is going to be just conducted through the Welsh Medium or are they going to help any English speakers living in the area?