Sheffield Flourish was founded in 2012 by a group of people with a shared drive to make a difference to mental health in Sheffield. Some had their own experience of mental health issues, while others had spent their lives working in the field. Through these experiences, they recognised the massive untapped potential of local people affected by mental health.
“Sheffield Flourish aims to support people living with mental-ill health to use their skills, ideas and talent to build the lives they wish to lead.”
We use a blended model for our work, combining our community activity with digital support. Our community activity includes Open Door Music (music production, singing and jamming sessions); Brunsmeer Awareness FC (men and women’s football teams); Flippin Mental Theatre; and Oasis gardening. On the digital side we run four websites, including the online directory and the Sheffield Mental Health Guide.
Sheffield Flourish aims to support people living with mental-ill health to use their skills, ideas and talent to build the lives they wish to lead. Our vision is to work together to co-create a city in which the identities, expertise, insights, aspirations and abilities of people living with mental health conditions are valued and supported, and where communities and organisations are mental health friendly.
To get involved in any of our activities, volunteer or even donate (!), visit sheffieldflourish.co.uk or follow us on socials
@sheffieldflourish.
