Welcome to V.I.P.  (Voluntary Inclusion Project)

Have you been affected by mental health issues?

Want to change how people think about mental health?

Would you like to meet new people?

Why not join the VIP Project? 

Courtesy of South Lanarkshire Voluntary Television as filmed by Steven, one of the VIP volunteers.

What is VIP?

VIP - Voluntary Inclusion Project is an exciting new project to volunteer your time to help make a difference.The user led programme will give a voice to local people through creative group projects,peer networks and a range of media.

What are we trying to change?

Reducing the stigma that's related to mental health issues minimising exclusion in the community of those affected by mental health issues and allowing those affected by mental health issues to have their voice heard. Understanding and awareness of mental health will increase in the community.

Local media coverage of mental health issues and events will be more positive and factual. More businesses and organisations will access mental health training and adopt mental health policies and practices. Numbers of mental health first aiders will increase VIP sessional workers and volunteers will be involved in delivery of events and of mental health first aid and awareness training and consultancy to businesses and community.

Mural Project

The 10th October 2011 saw the launch of the Burnhill Mural celebrating World Mental Health Day at the Burnhill Sports Centre.

Other projects have included:

Radio Programmes,

News Letters,

Awareness and Anti Stigma Events,

Public Art Projects.

More photos here.