At Neshomo, we believe no one should have to face mental health issues alone. That’s why our team and dedicated volunteers provide confidential, non-judgmental support to Jewish adults experiencing mental health challenges in Manchester.

 

Our one-to-one befriending service provides around 2,500 hours of client face-to-face time a year.

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Our Hospital Mental Health Link Worker Project launched in 2022 provides a specialized type of care to those leaving inpatient psychiatric care or are under a CMHT. The specially trained support workers provide an individualized service to each patient, leading to a significant improvement in their condition and helps reintegration into the community.

We also:-

• Signpost many individuals to appropriate agencies

• Have a lending library

• Have online resources such as lectures and pamphlets

• Run “The Network of Jewish Mental Health Practitioners”, all of whom provide services for people with mental health conditions

• Provide social prescribing activities where we help people access activities to  improve mental health well-being such as art classes, creative writing, gardening and cookery

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Our work reduces stigma and increases positive mental health in the Jewish community, helping people 

 

• Gain confidence and increase feelings of being a part of society

• Have better life chances

• Feel less isolated

• Reduce feelings of distress felt by individuals and their families

• Reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, & depression

 

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We also have

• Increased awareness among statutory NHS and other health professionals of appropriate practice to meet cultural and religious needs

• Positively influenced policy and improve mental health services in Greater Manchester