The Hatch
The Hatch covers a variety of mental health support options for young people in supported accommodation, that support social distancing. Each ‘Hatch’ offers a different style and type of support in the hope that everyone will find something that works for them and helps to improve their daily mood and mental health.
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Practical Hatch
Offers encouragement and motivation for daily skills such as;
- personal hygiene
- cleaning and tidying a living space
- cooking and eating healthily
- staying hydrated
- finding joy in the day
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Anonymous Hatch
Access to support without identifying yourself or talking, such as;
- websites
- webinars
- helplines
- advice and guidance
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Talking Hatch
Talking with the staff team via;
- phonecall
- text messaging
- facetime
- speaking with those with lived experience of mental health problems
- discuss referral for Therapy Hatch