Firestyle Magazine Issue 1 - Autumn 2015 | Seite 23

Lead the change with the Blue Light Programme The Blue Light Programme focuses on raising awareness, tackling stigma and delivering training, and is dedicated to supporting emergency service staff and volunteers in England with practical ways to stay mentally well: • Access the Blue Light Infoline: Need advice on mental health or wellbeing? Call, email or text our Blue Light Infoline; just for emergency service staff, volunteers and their families. We can provide independent and confidential support, advice and signposting. 0300 303 5999 (local rates), [email protected], Text: 84999 • Commit to the Blue Light Time to Change pledge: sign the pledge and join a growing movement of employers across different sectors in England who are working to tackle mental health stigma and help keep their staff well for work. • Access information: Our series of information booklets are designed to support staff and volunteers from the emergency services with their mental health. You can read them online or order printed copies for free as part of our info pack. • Attend a masterclass: designed for linemanagers and leaders, spend just half a day at one of our free masterclasses on mental health being delivered by 20 local Minds around England. • Learn about mental health online with our series of webinar films on mental health awareness, mental health at work and looking after your mental health. • Champion better mental health: we’re looking for individuals who can champion better mental health in their workplace by running events, giving out information and encouraging others to talk. We’re also looking for support from those who have experienced mental health problems and who are willing to share their stories to help promote the programme. • Join our peer network: a place for organisations to meet, talk and learn from each other at our regular events. • Become more resilient - and help others: Our pilot resilience courses are available to those living near 9 of our local Minds and are tailor-made for staff and volunteers who are well and not experiencing a mental health problem. For more information on all of the above, please visit mind.org.uk/bluelight Get involved We’re Mind, the mental health charity. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect. mmind.org.uk/BlueLight • [email protected] Blue Light Infoline: 0300 303 5999 @MindBlueLight #mybluelight • Mind We’re a registered charity in England (no. 219830) Funded by 23