Cam-mind has taken a major step forward in the provision of support services for people with mental health problems by appointing Colin Clews as the first full-time manager to develop its home and community services

Colin has worked as a frontline practitioner in various areas of mental health including psychiatric disorders, dementia and substance misuse, both in the UK and Australia. Most recently working as an independent contractor developing health services in a number of London boroughs including Southwark, Islington, Merton and Lewisham. Colin has lived in the city for three years but this is his first Cambridge-based role. He is very much looking forward to taking up this exciting new role here in Cambridge.

About Cam-mind

Cam-mind is the longest established mental health charity in Cambridge, supporting local people with mental health problems since 1908. We are based in Chesterton Road, Cambridge, and run a wide range of community-based projects and services which are designed to support people in their recovery from mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder. 1 in 4 people in the UK experience mental health problems at some time in their lives and yet, for many, it is a lonely and isolating experience.

Our projects include:

• Supported housing — we support 21 adults with long term mental health problems living in the community.
• Befriending — we run a one-to-one befriending service, supporting people who have become particularly isolated as a result of their mental health problems.
• Community groups — we facilitate a range of community groups offering access to new interests, such as pottery, cooking, textiles and gardening, as well as social support, Mental health awareness training to local businesses and organizations.
• Home & Community Support Service — support for people with mental health problems accessed through the care plan approach.

Cam-mind is affiliated to — but not funded by — National Mind and we are committed to challenging the prejudices that undermine recovery from mental health problems.

For more information please contact Alison at Cam-mind, 100 Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 1ER.
01223 311320
admin@cam-mind.org.uk
Web: www.cam-mind.org.uk