Help Improve Mental Health Support and Prevention in Islington
What if everyone in Islington could get the mental health help they need, quickly and close to home. Tailored to their unique experiences? That’s what we’re working towards with this project.
Mental health problems are becoming more common, and many people are struggling to get the right support early enough. Early intervention and prevention means helping people before their problems get worse. This can involve reducing stress in someone’s life, supporting their family, connecting to the right services or building strong communities.
Islington is already doing great work. We have strong local charities, community hubs, and partnerships like the Bright Lives Alliance. But we know we can do more to make services simpler, more joined-up, and easier to access for everyone.
That’s why Islington Council is bringing together residents, service users, charities, and experts to design a better mental health support system. Over the next few months, they will run workshops, surveys, and drop-in sessions to hear from as many people as possible, and try to answer the following questions:
- What does early mental health support mean to you?
- What’s working well, and what needs to improve?
- How can we better support people from different backgrounds?
The work is being done with Islington Mind, community leaders, and an independent expert to ensure that the process is fair and inclusive. They’ll help to gather ideas, tackle challenges, and find new solutions together.
This isn’t just about improving services—it’s about building a healthier, more connected Islington where everyone can thrive.
Be part of this Co-design project and help us make mental health support better for everyone.
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