Charity Collection

On Saturday the 11th July 2009 seven people on behalf of MhIST went out to collect monies around Bolton and raised the grand sum of £125.79. Many thanks to them and the donators.

From left to right Janette Jones, James Annear, John Paul Quinian, Peter Kearsley, Edna Longworth, Jennifer Ormesher and Gary Monks

London Marathon 2009

Peter Kearsley, one of our regular greeters, ran in the 2009 London Marathon on the 26 April 2009.   He described the race as ‘hard, but it was worthwhile.'

He ran a the race in 3.30.08, which is a very respectable time.   He managed to raise a grand total of £1447.60 to date. When asked he said he would do it again.

Peter Kearsley

“The London Marathon is something I have always wanted to do.  It was also the first time I had been to London.   The race itself was well organized and there was a brilliant atmosphere.   The crowd was tremendous.”

Overview of MhIST

Services that MhIST provide

The services that MhIST delivers have grown and developed over time and now include:

• Advocacy at the Bolton Royal Hospital
• Advocacy in the community
• Advocacy for the elderly
• Craft social group
• Counselling
• Information and support for individuals
• Confidence and Self Esteem Building Course
• Mental health "A-Z" directory
• Reiki therapy
• Support for residents in supported accommodation

Self Help, Support Groups

• Depression
• Self harm
• OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Relaxation
• Bipolar
• Craft Social Afternoon
• Music Group
• Abstinence Support and Maintenance Group

Read more about the groups

Our Vision, Mission and Values at MhIST

Vision
The vision of MhIST is to provide a society where people with mental health problems are accepted and empowered to improve their quality of life.

Mission
For the MhIST community to provide a friendly, safe and positive environment for people with mental health problems.

Values
The board has agreed the following core values, which would not be compromised.