SoCo is delighted to announce the re-launch of the SoCo Mental Health Peer Support Music Group in Southampton. With support from Southampton City Council in the form of a Caring Communities Grant, this much-loved service is set to resume later in the summer following a 1-year hiatus. The funding is set to secure the future of the group for it’s first 6 months. Having previously run the group for 7 years, SoCo are extremely excited about its return, as Mark Scott, SoCo’s Adult Learning Manager explains:
“It’s great to be bringing back an important and valued offer that supports adults facing challenges around their mental health. With increased numbers of people being diagnosed with a mental health condition in the city, the service has been sorely missed. Our creative provision will enable participants to grow and improve their musical skills and develop vital support networks that will reduce social isolation.”
One in four adults will be affected by a mental health problem in their lifetime. The SoCo Mental Health Peer Support Music Group will provide opportunities for adults to engage in a range of participant-led activities that supports improvements in wellbeing, from music sharing and improvisation to group songwriting and performance. The sessions will run weekly from The Pavilion in Hoglands Park, Southampton city centre on Wednesdays 1.30-3.30pm starting August 1st.
For further information about this service, to make a referral, to volunteer or to offer financial support for this group, please contact [email protected].
