Turning Point Nottingham Connect 

Nottingham Connect is a peer support programme that aims to provide people with a range of skills to help them manage in a crisis, navigate through difficult emotions and distress resulting in new and healthy ways of coping.

The service places a strong emphasis on connecting individuals through peer support. An indirect benefit of the service includes a reduction in accessing secondary support services.

Our service is for: 
People who would benefit from developing a range of skills helping them manage in a crisis.

People who need help navigating through periods of heightened stress, difficult emotions, distress, and situations that may cause a mental health crisis.

Our service has been co-developed by our Clinical Psychologist, Peer Mentors, Assistant Psychologists, and Service Manager. Feedback that has been provided by those that have completed the Nottingham Connect programme which has been used to inform the development of these additional programmes.

What does accessing the service look like?

The service can be accessed via face to face programmes of support which includes group and 1-1 sessions. The workshops can also be accessed by a 100% online provision through the usage of Microsoft Teams. The workshops are led by Assistant Psychologists and Peer Support Workers. The service is overseen by a Local Operations Manager and a Clinical Psychologist.

Prior to the programme starting, clients are invited to welcome workshops to become familiarised with the environment, staff and to discuss what the programme of support looks like.

The programme consists of 2 weeks of engagement work, 10 weeks of therapeutic support sessions, and 2 weeks of reflection and consolidation. In addition to the core programme, the service offers our Keeping Connected programme which is designed for individuals who have completed the programme with a focus on maintaining peer support and refreshing skills.

The service also offers our Connecting Carers package which is designed for family and friends. The package consists of 5 sessions which provide information relating to how families and friends can support their loved ones whilst enhancing their own wellbeing.

Both the Keeping Connected and Connecting Carers programmes have been co-developed by our Clinical Psychologist, Peer Mentors, Assistant Psychologists and Service Manager. Feedback that has been provided by those that have completed the Nottingham Connect service has been used to inform the development of these additional programmes. 

Where to Find Us

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For Professionals

We are a trusted provider of Crisis, Mental Health and Forensic services in Nottingham City and County, with services commissioned both by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council.

How you can get in touch

Call us on: 07816366442
Contact us via email: [email protected]

Download our referral form here and send it to the email address mentioned on it.