Welcome to We would like to show you round and tell you how

we work

97 Lanark RoadEdinburgh, EH14 2LZ

Tel : 0131 443 0946Email : redhall@samhservices.org.uk

Redhall is a service managed by SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health)

We are funded by NHS Lothian and City of Edinburgh Council Health & Social Care.

We currently have 50 places available on a self referral contractual basis of 3-5 days/week. Placements are not time limited.

PurposeSAMH is dedicated to mental health and well-being for all.

VisionOur vision is of a society where people are able to live their lives fully regardless of present or past circumstances.

ValuesOur values underpin everything we do. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity, respect and equality. We believe that everyone is entitled to hope and choice and to achieve personal fulfilment.

MissionSAMH will lead by example. SAMH will be innovative, purposeful and challenging in all that it does. SAMH will campaign for rights and rights-based services, challenge stigma and discrimination and promote inclusion. SAMH will work to raise the aspirations and expectations of people who use services, people who deliver services and society as a whole.

SAMH will promote mental health and well-being within community and corporate life.

Redhall staff team consists of :-

•Depute Manager

•3 Horticulture Instructors

•1 IT/Admin Instructor

•1 Employment Support Worker

•1 Admin Assistant (part-time)

•1 Handyman (part-time)

• Manage the challenges of recovering from mental health problems.

• Manage their symptoms.

• Be encouraged to enjoy a lifestyle that is positive, sustainable and free from destructive dependencies.

• Building a future based on personal hopes and ambitions.

Our AimOur aim is to promote a safe environment where people can learn to:-

• Placements are not time limited.

• We expect commitment of at least:

3 days a week building to 5 days a week.

• There are opportunities for everyone to become involved with the running of the service.

Our Contract• We encourage people to self refer.

• Organic gardening and conservation work

• Computer technology & office skills.

• Life skills and personal development.

• Designing and delivering mental health training.

What's On Offer.

• Practice based training in:

• Support to access employment, voluntary work and educational opportunities

The focus of working organically is to create the best conditions for good health. The

following are reflections of people at Redhall on how working here has helped to meet their

needs.

Well being

Security - a safe place to be and feel secure.

Security - a safe place to be and

unfold.

• People understand the experience of mental health problems. No barriers

• People ‘see’ you and your potential in terms of what you can do.

• When you feel despairing – people keep your dreams safe and hold the hope for you.

• People choose who they talk to (no key workers) and what they share. (Open access files, no medical records.)

• Support that is challenging and constructive. The opposite of neglect.

To give and receive attention.

To give and receive attention.

• Important to have two - way relationships.• Interdependency – we all need support from

others.• Learning to listen and take part e.g. site

meetings; learning social / life skills.• Sense of perspective – getting the bigger

picture.

• Giving attention to others and taking responsibility makes you feel worthwhile.

Sense of feeling in control of your life.

Feeling in control of your life.

• Help to get control of basic things e.g. time keeping can lead to gaining control of the more complex things e.g relationships

• Understanding why you get upset and how your body reacts to e.g. fear, anxiety, anger.

• Learning to fight for your recovery – not being defined by your label.

• Mindfulness – Living in the present instead of regret for the past or dread of the future.

• No time limits and people self refer.

Emotional Connection, friendship and fun.

Emotional Connection,

friendship and fun.

• People care enough to notice when you are not there.• Meaningful shared goals. • Having real jobs to do builds friendship and team work.• Humour and Playfulness – fun and laughter even in the

darkest days.

• Healing is impossible in loneliness – we make friends best by doing things together.

Achievement –feeling competent.

Achievement – feeling competent.

• Even when despairing you get the chance to be ‘miserable and useful’

• Learning to be ‘good enough’ – surviving mistakes – good learning.

• The garden gives visible results and lots of positive feedback.

• Learning to take risks and overcoming fear (e.g. taking responsibility, attending site meetings, risking criticism)

Social Status.

Social Status.

• Everyone's input is needed; labour, ideas, skills.• Being trusted with real responsibility creating a sense

of worth and being valued.• Campaigning positively against stigma –experts by

experience can change attitudes.• Challenging preconceived beliefs – yours and others –

you can achieve more than you believe.

• Working in a new and exciting area of expertise -gardening. Everyone wants to be here!

Meaning – Being stretched not

stressed

Meaning – Being stretched not stressed

• Support is based on reaching potential – not managing symptoms.

• Contributing towards a shared goal e.g building a centre of excellence.

• Pacing your progress.• Helping to develop / deliver mental health training.

• Working toward ambitious goals – a job or task bigger than yourself.

Feeling part of a wider community.

Feeling part of a wider community.

• Appreciation of visitors – helps to dispel stigma and grow confidence.

• Placements with other agencies when people are ready.

• As peoples confidence grows they may feel able to challenge negative reactions to having mental health problems.• Recognition from award bodies for team achievements.

•Open interaction with a wide variety of people.

Recovery

• “Recovery is a personal journey supported by others – in a healing environment.”

• “Recovery involves challenge. It can even be a challenge just to ask for help”

• “It’s a reason to get out of bed. It offers options other than medication.”

• “What’s life without hope of recovery? It sucks! It’s lonely, hopeless, despairing, suicidal, scary, pointless.”

• “You feel like you are not a waste of space.you are useful for something and have some importance –

Recovery

• “Recovery is a journey. A bad spell is not a ‘relapse’ but a diversion; a pause to learn a lesson.”

• “Taking one step at a time. It’s about having a goal and working towards it. It’s not just about you on your own; other people influence your recovery.”

• “Being told you can recover encourages you, because you have hope.”

• “There’s nothing like getting your overalls on. You become someone with a mission. It gives you the potential to realise your dreams.”

The garden is open to visitors most weekdays and on certain weekends when we have our Open Days.

However if you would like the opportunity to learn more about how we work, we would welcome you on the first

Wednesday in the month. There will be a short presentation and the chance to talk to some ‘Redhallers’

Please book well in advance. You will be in the garden so wear robust footwear and warm clothes.

Our telephone number is: 0131 443 0946