CHAPTER (West Cheshire) Ltd.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Project

Target: Wellbeing aims to help people achieve healthier and happier lives. It is a programme of over 90 projects that increase exercise, encourage healthier eating and promote mental wellbeing. Funded by £8.9m from the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund, it is managed by Groundwork for the benefit of targeted disadvantaged communities across the Northwest.

Why CHAPTER?

After a period of mentall ill health it can be difficult to get back into work, or indeed engage in activities that can help you regain some control of your life.

At CHAPTER we have over 16 years experience of helping people take these first steps.

Involvement in regular activities such as voluntary work or education not only helps with future employment prospects but can also have a very positive effect on your mental well being.

• Increases social contact
• Promotes positive self-image
• Improves confidence
• Communication skill
• Improves health and well-being
• Develops routines

How can CHAPTER help?

• Career assessment
• Access to useful information
• Voluntary work placements
• Work preparation
• Help with CV and Job hunting
• Advice and support
• Support in the workplace
• Accredited courses
• Introduction and support at college
• Gardening programme
• Specialist youth project

Who can use CHAPTER?

• Are you:
• Aged 16+
• Currently unemployed
• Living in the community
• Have a home address in the Chester, Ellesmere Port or Neston area
• Have experienced a mental health problem

CHAPTER is Not

An employment Agency

• So cannot guarantee paid jobs
• Involvement with our service is not compulsory

CHAPTER is about

• Choice
• Promoting opportunities
• Reducing stigma
• Putting the individual before targets
• Consistency
• Promoting Social inclusion
• Equal Opportunities

CHAPTER (West Cheshire) Ltd

Chester Area Project for Training Employment and Retraining