What do we do?
At Maybe Southwest our aim is to improve access to mental health support, particularly to those who are having difficulties which affect their ability to lead full, productive lives within the society that they live. Many of those who are most in need struggle to access effective, timely support through the NHS and find it hard to engage with the style of support offered within the often rigid systems of larger organisations. Maybe SW offers different styles of talking and creative therapy to help meet the varying needs of those who reach out to us. By working at the premises of other charities we make support more accessible.
As well as the work Maybe SW carries out within other organisations, the charity also has a small number of private practice therapists who offer 1:1 support to individuals who come to Maybe SW for support. Priority is given to those who have been through the care system, those who have referred by probation services and children who have experienced significant childhood abuse.
1625ip
1625ip offer a range of support to young people who find themselves homeless. Many have challenging experiences from their childhoods, alongside the present day difficulties of feeling isolated and homeless. Our support at 1625ip offers these young people a confidential space to talk about their mental health needs, talk about their experiences and how they can find strength and resilience to move forward.
Greenway Centre
Maybe SW is working at the Greenway centre in collaboration with the Southmead development trust, offering mental health support to adults and older adults with complex health needs who are trying to improve their health and wellbeing, improve social connections and where appropriate return to work or training.
Bristol Youth Justice Service
BYJS work with young people who are at risk of offending or who have been convicted of offences. These children and young people frequently have mental health issues that are affecting their behaviour and their ability to relate to others effectively. With mental health support they can improve their understanding of their feelings and behaviour.
Eden House
Eden House houses women who have been in prison but are have no suitable home to return to on their release. These women often have complex mental health needs with challenging childhood experiences that have never been addressed, resulting in relationship difficulties and poor self-esteem. Support allows them to work towards healthier ways of coping and relating to others, and reducing their chance of re-offending.
