Stay Mentally Healthy (SMH) Education and Business Hubs

​Unlocking a deeper understanding of mental health especially the existing 'gaps' in our current mental health provision, should be a top priority for every organisation! Integrating a vibrant Stay Mentally Healthy (SMH) Hub into your business or education setting, is an innovative solution to addressing these 'gaps', ensuring the mental wellbeing of everyone within your organisation is met. If you're eager to discover how to identify these 'gaps' in your organisation, and learn why a SMH Hub is the perfect solution, reach out to us for a free presentation. Let’s create a mentally healthy community together! 

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​​What are the 'Gaps' in the current mental health provision within organisations?

 

The gaps in the current provision as identified by our research, show the reasons why many individuals are unwilling or unable to access onsite Wellbeing Services, thereby not getting the support they need. The Hubs seek to overcome these issues ensuring the whole communities needs are met creating an inclusive mentally healthy community.

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Our research reveals that many employees, students, and educators hesitate to seek or cannot access help for the following reasons: 

 

• Stigma

• Lack of awareness/knowledge

• Lack of trust in the professionals

• The desire for autonomy and independence

• A belief they can help themselves 

• A desire to help themselves

• A lack of support

• A lack of fit with the right service/professional help

• Exclusion of the wider community (families)

• Unable to access services due to unmet criteria

• Structural barriers

• Communication barriers

 

The SMH Hubs address these issues in the following ways:

 

• Community-focused - operated by a qualified SEJ Consultant, the Hub encourages inclusion and community involvement, helping the organisational community to help themselves, whilst also recognising the wider community.

• Guided self-help - services include workshops, training events, 1-1 appointments, drop-in, community café.

• Accredited training teaches awareness of a person's mental wellbeing alongside the skills to help themselves.

• Self-referral services - easily accessible on-demand, onsite, and external services.

• Ongoing support - easily accessible self-referral ongoing support available through memberships, social media support group, 1-1 appointments and weekly support workshops.

• Providing a bridge to the onsite wellbeing services advocating on behalf of individuals addressing any concerns with contacting Wellbeing Services.

 

T​he negative impact of these gaps are numerous including loss of employment/study, financial worries, poor quality of life and in the worst situations loss of life. It is therefore essential these issues are addressed. The Hub minimises resistance to seeking assistance, granting individuals the autonomy to develop and maintain skills essential for their wellbeing. With services available both onsite and externally, participants can choose their own path to wellbeing. According to the Office for National Statistics, 75% of individuals report improved mental wellbeing when they feel in control of their own recovery.1.

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​​How does the SMH Hub differ from your current Wellbeing Services?

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The SMH Hub offers distinct yet complementary provisions to the Wellbeing Services. The Hubs effectively address the diverse wellbeing needs of employees, students, staff, and families offering inclusive community-based provision, confidently bridging the gap between the individual and the wellbeing services. The Hubs are designed to complement the efforts of your Wellbeing Team providing a supportive environment for individuals who feel unable to access onsite services or do not meet referral criteria.

 

Our highly qualified consultants, often integrated into the workplace or educational environments, are both approachable and readily accessible to employees and students. This integration fosters a supportive bridge to wellbeing services, ensuring individuals feel at ease when reaching out for help. The SEJ Consultant actively advocates and facilitates referrals to HR or Wellbeing Services, ensuring compliance to all policies and procedures, thus bridging the gap between individuals and the onsite services. Furthermore, the Hub champions an inclusive approach to wellbeing by extending services to families, equipping them with essential skills necessary to support their loved ones whilst also enhancing their own mental wellbeing.

Efficient and Immediate Impact

 

The accredited, evidence-based SEJ Process provides the foundation for all services offered at the Hubs. It is remarkably efficient, often resolving issues in a single session, thereby addressing long waiting lists and the urgent need for intervention. Independent research shows that 90.3% of participants feel empowered after just one session.

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Accessibility for All

 

The Hub’s self-referral system is open to everyone, addressing the issue of unmet criteria and ensuring services are readily accessible both onsite and offsite. Statistics indicate that self-referral systems increase service utilization by 40%.2.

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Creating a Supportive Environment

 

Our SMH Hubs as a concept, whether virtual or physical, integrated within workplaces or educational settings, create a supportive bridge to wellbeing services, ensuring individuals feel comfortable in reaching out for help. The SEJ Consultant supports and advocates on behalf of employees or students, facilitating contact with HR or Wellbeing Services and bridging the gap between them. Studies show that integrated wellbeing services can reduce absenteeism by up to 30%.3

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Inclusive Family Support

 

The Hub promotes an inclusive approach to wellbeing by extending services to families (wider community), who can access support either onsite or externally. This equips them with the necessary skills to support their loved ones and at the same time enhance their own mental wellbeing. They encourage the whole organisational community to come together and work collaboratively, in support of every individual in the organisation be it educational, business or other setting, to stay mentally healthy with just one self-help process that both heals and unifies individually and collectively.  Research indicates that family-inclusive wellbeing programs can improve overall family mental health by 25%.4.
 

In conclusion, HR/Wellbeing Services and SMH Hubs provide distinct yet complementary offerings, with the Hubs effectively addressing the gaps and fulfilling the wellbeing needs of employees, students, staff, and families.

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How do I set up a Hub at my workplace/educational setting?

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Setting up a community educational setting or workplace SMH Hub is relatively simple. A member of your team can be identified to train as a SEJ Consultant to work from the Hub or you can employ an independent qualified SEJ Consultant to visit your organisation. With a menu of services to choose from your Hub can provide a mix of onsite and external services or purely external services, ideal for small businesses linking to a Virtual Hub. To find out how we can best serve your organisation, please contact us for a complimentary consultation. ​​​

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