STAMP has been established for over 25yrs. Our trained advocates walk alongside you to help navigate your issue and actively listen to understand your issue. They support you in understanding and exercising your rights and obtaining services you require to improve your health, care and well-being.
We work within an environment that empowers you, to ensure you are heard when expressing your views on matters that are important to you.
Our service is free, independent and confidential to people across Teesside who experience mental health difficulties.
Advocacy helps you have your voice heard by putting you and your interests at the heart of the conversation.
We offer a generic advocacy service that aims to be inclusive of every day issues. Our main arears of work include Mental Health, Physical Health & Social Care, Welfare, Housing & Accommodation, and Family & Care Proceedings. We offer advocacy support to gain access to services and to support service engagement.
Find Out MoreMany agencies recognise the benefits of advocacy support and the positive impact upon a person’s ability to engage when accessing services or within required assessments. We receive referrals from numerous from a wide range of agencies
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During 2022/3, we supported 190 people with 330 issues that were impacting their mental health.
67% of the people we helped did not have any other form of support with their mental health.
Of the 160 people 71% reported an increased ability to manage their mental health
How we helped Jean in her journey.
Find out more from Jean’s Story
“ my anxiety was so bad, they were able to speak for me, they have a really calming affect ”
Find out more from Neville’s storyRole: Mental Health Advocate
Salary: £24,064 per annum (pro-rata)
About the Role: We are looking for someone who is passionate about empowering and involving people in decisions made about their lives to join our team. You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support ensuring that they are able to fully participate in decisions affecting their lives.
The post holder will provide independent advocacy in a range of settings, from hospitals, including secure mental health units, residential homes, and in the community. You will be responsible for ensuring individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support. You’ll promote self-advocacy and empowerment at every opportunity whilst raising awareness of advocacy and referral pathways to those who are eligible and the wider community
Find Out MoreCan you spare a few hours a month to support STAMP Revisited, a local mental health charity? We are currently looking for new Trustees to join our Board.
As a Trustee of STAMP Revisited, you will play a crucial role in setting the strategic direction of the charity and ensuring good governance.
You will contribute to ensuring that the charity fulfils its mission, operates effectively, and remains accountable to those experiencing mental health issues.
If you are interested in finding out more about being a Trustee and sitting on our Board, we would love to hear from you.
APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY PAUSED.
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