Struggling to find the time for movement? If you find yourself waiting a lot (even just for the kettle to boil!) – use these moments to move. You may be surprised how these moments add up.

👉 Get more tips: mentalhealth.org.uk/movement-tips

#MomentsForMovement #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

We are still looking for passionate people to join the team to deliver support and help to those who have experienced sexual violence and abuse with lots of job opportunities available.
Take a look at our current vacancies on our website:
archteesside.org/job-vacancies/

Despite knowing that movement is important for our mental health, many of us aren’t moving enough. Well, according to our new research, this is because we’re too cold, tired, and busy.

Read our new report: mentalhealth.org.uk/movement-resea…

#MomentsForMovement #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

We’re proud to support the Mental Health Foundation this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek This year’s theme is movement: moving more for our mental health. Get involved by finding and sharing your moments for movement
Find out more: mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw
#MomentsForMovement

What do we mean when we talk about 'Rape Culture'
We’re talking about a society where sexual violence and abuse is normalised, played down & laughed off. Making or laughing at rape 'jokes' is not 'harmless fun'.
Find out more about rape culture:
rapecrisis.org.uk/get-informed/a…

Regular movement helps protect our mental health. 💜 But it's not always easy to get moving everyday.

If you’d like to move more, read our tips to help you get the mental health benefits of movement: mentalhealth.org.uk/movement-tips

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MomentsForMovement

It takes a huge amount of strength to report to the police - we know the vast majority of those impacted by rape never will. To report a rape and not have it charged is devastating.

Survivors deserve more.

📞 We are looking for a skilled, passionate, & professional Support Line Worker to join the team as a member of Bank staff.
To find out more information about the role you can visit👇archteesside.org/job-vacancy/su…
☎️ 01642 822335
✉️[email protected]

Did you know that British Sign Language (BSL) users can use SignLive to contact Cleveland Police when it’s not an emergency?

The SignLive app can be downloaded via a mobile phone or tablet or via signlive.co.uk/login

❓Are a young woman between 16-25?
❓Do you want to influence change to mental heath support in Teesside? If so, we want to hear from you!
Our Hope for Change Project helps empower young women to make a difference to barriers that they face with their mental health! 💪

Meaningful May - Day 7: Make a list of what matters most to you and why actionforhappiness.org/meaningful-may #MeaningfulMay

This week is Deaf Awareness Week.

TSAB have re-launched their refreshed Deaf Awareness Poster!
𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞? 👇

tsab.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

#DeafAwarenessWeek UKCouncilonDeafness

❗Reminder: Our ARCH office is closed for the Early May Day Bank Holiday.❗Referrals can still be made via our website, however enquiries will be answered when we re-open on Tuesday 7th May.
24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line is available for advice or support.
📞0808 500 2222

🤩 Feedback Friday 🤩

Last week some of the team delivered an informative training session to Cleveland Police around trauma responses and the importance of partnership working with our advocacy team. It is great see these links and partnerships being made!

As our service provision expands, so does our Team! 🌟We are are looking for an ISVA & a CHISVA who can deliver specialist support to victims and survivors of sexual violence & abuse.💚
To find out more information please contact ISVA Lead 01642 822331👇
archteesside.org/job-vacancies/

It’s sad that this message still needs to be sent, but many people still think it’s acceptable to make jokes about inflicting or suffering sexualised violence and abuse. Here are a few reasons why you shouldn’t:

Child sexual abuse is an incredibly traumatic crime that can have severe, long-term and even lifelong impacts on victims & survivors.
If you have experienced child rape and sexual abuse, we are here for you. For support or to get in touch, visit: bit.ly/3wpTqfl

🌟Meaningful May🌟

This month is about finding ways to be part of something bigger. This can be doing something in the community, or finding a project or help be part of something you care about.

Have you been subjected to a sexual offence, aged 18+?
Has it been reported to the police?
Operation Soteria Bluestone wants any feedback from survivors about their experience with the police. Responses from the survey will be used to help police improve.
tinyurl.com/1experiencesur…

This week is #MaternalMentalHealthWeek .

Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust are hosting sessions today & tomorrow in Middlesbrough & Stockton where you can chat with staff about maternal #mentalhealth concerns & get advice & information.

You can also find out about other services in the area.

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