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Dave Pickard

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Operations Director at @Touchstone_spt passionate about leading and providing #mentalhealth services across #Yorkshire.All views are my own 🌈

 Leeds, England
touchstonesupport.org.uk
Joined March 2015
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Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50. 🎗️ Breaking the silence can save lives. This #WorldSuicidePreventionMonth, hear real stories of hope resilience and community. 🎧 Listen to our latest podcast 'Baton of Hope' in the link below: open.spotify.com/episode/3IG…
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To all celebrating today we wish you a happy new year! We know New Year can be hard for many too. If you need support our @HereForYouTS team are here from 6pm in Leeds, Kirklees and Wakefield. You can call them from 6pm or use their online form anytime: touchstonesupport.org.uk/her….
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Our Improving Low mood course that integrates Islamic teachings is returning in January 2025. Join us to learn CBT techniques alongside your faith to improve emotional wellbeing. Sign up in the link below and start your journey to a brighter mood. leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs…
Flyer for "Improving Low Mood using Islam" course, detailing CBT techniques and Islamic teachings, with course information, contacts, and logos. Text reads: FREE! All Muslim brothers and sisters welcome Improving Low Mood using Islam Learn skills to overcome depression using therapy and your Islamic faith! Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques and teachings from the Quran and Hadith, you will learn: • How to improve depression over eight sessions in a group setting. • To understand the common signs e.g. thoughts and feelings of low mood. • Techniques on improving how we are feeling and what we do to cope. • How to manage and challenge worrisome thoughts. 8-week course held each Thursday Starting 9 January to 27 February, 4:30 - 6:30pm at CATCH Leeds, ARK, Hovingham Ave, Harehills, Leeds LS8 3QY For more information and to book a place, please contact: lcht.adaptedtherapy@nhs.net or scan the QR code.

ALT Flyer for "Improving Low Mood using Islam" course, detailing CBT techniques and Islamic teachings, with course information, contacts, and logos. Text reads: FREE! All Muslim brothers and sisters welcome Improving Low Mood using Islam Learn skills to overcome depression using therapy and your Islamic faith! Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques and teachings from the Quran and Hadith, you will learn: • How to improve depression over eight sessions in a group setting. • To understand the common signs e.g. thoughts and feelings of low mood. • Techniques on improving how we are feeling and what we do to cope. • How to manage and challenge worrisome thoughts. 8-week course held each Thursday Starting 9 January to 27 February, 4:30 - 6:30pm at CATCH Leeds, ARK, Hovingham Ave, Harehills, Leeds LS8 3QY For more information and to book a place, please contact: [email protected] or scan the QR code.

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📢Anybody can now reach out to us for support 24/7 in all of our areas and we will get back in touch as soon as possible. Kirklees Area forms.office.com/e/EQZ7w3QAW…  Leeds Area forms.office.com/e/1zY2A6iP2… Wakefield District forms.office.com/e/mfaXgJ1yb…  #BreakTheStigma #MentalHealthSupport
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This #WorldMentalHealthDay we are sharing the tips that help us stay well in the workplace! 💙💛 Check out a preview of tips from our brilliant staff below and, for the full video, visit: youtu.be/4CM-7fidwS0. ⬇️ #WMHD2024 @TBmedementia @BeingYouLeeds @LMWS_NHS @katiet_vols
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Join us on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay (Tuesday 10th September) for community walks and talks across Leeds, Kirklees and Wakefield. Together, we can #ChangeTheNarrative around talking about suicide. For locations and times of walks, see below or visit: touchstonesupport.org.uk/wor….
World Suicide Prevention Day walks and talks times and locations, which can be found on the Touchstone website.

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Are you looking for a rewarding new role? Our brilliant Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service team are hiring a new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion manager to join our team! To find out more and apply, please visit: touchstonesupport.org.uk/vac…. #LeedsJobs #NHSJobs #CharityJobs
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It's time to change the way we speak about suicide. Join us in 2 weeks time on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay and come together to #StartTheConversation We will be bringing together communities across #Leeds #Wakefield and #Kirklees to support anybody who may have been affected by suicide, or are struggling to cope.
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In 3 weeks time we will be coming together to #ChangeTheNarrative around talking about suicide and we will be spreading messages of hope and support across our communities 💛💙 Will You Join Us? Light a candle, or join one of our events in the park. Contact: [email protected] for more information and to get involved #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #HereForYou
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Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference? Our brilliant @LMWS_NHS team are hiring an Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Manager! To find out more, and apply, please visit: touchstonesupport.org.uk/vac…. #CharityJobs #NHSJobs #InclusiveRecruitment
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📢6 Days Left To Apply If you are looking for a rewarding but flexible role in Mental Health and have management experience, we have the perfect role. This is an amazing opportunity to join our Leeds Here For You team leading on support for people in Crisis and working alongside our West Yorkshire services on suicide prevention. Visit: touchstonesupport.org.uk/vac… for the full details and to apply. #MentalHealthJobs #LeedsJobs #WestYorkshireJobs #MentalHealthCareers #MentalHealthSupport
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It's getting hot in here, so take.... Extra care 🫶 especially if you take medication regularly for your mental or physical health. #Beattheheat #heatwave #Staysafe #summerishere
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Are you looking for a new role? Our brilliant CREST team are looking for Recovery Workers in their Complex Emotional Needs pathway. To find out more, please visit our website: touchstonesupport.org.uk/vac…. #WestYorkshireJobs #CharityJobs
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Loneliness sharing from a dear service user. #loneliness #IveBeenThere #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek @Touchstone_Spt @BOXmediaTV
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You are not alone #HereForYou Every evening across #Leeds #Kirklees and #Wakefield #SuicidePrevention #CrisisCafe #MentalHealthSupport #SafeSpace #itsoktotalk – at Wakefield, England
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Cooking and eating can be tough when we are struggling with our mood, and more of us are struggling to afford to keep food on our tables, which adds to stress. Today our #Kirklees team showed how important it is that we get this part of our suppprt offer right. 5⭐️
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We're thrilled to announce the relaunch of our culturally tailored "Depression Recovery Group using Islam" course at @LMWS_NHS! Check out the poster for all the details.
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Could you lead and develop Alternative Crisis Mental Health Support and Suicide Prevention? Only 5 days left to apply for our exciting service manager vacancy. Apply here ⬇️👇 touchstonesupport.org.uk/vac… – at Leeds, England
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Eid Mubarak to all celebrating! 🌙🎑 #EidMubarak
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Are you looking for a rewarding new challenge? Touchstone are hiring a Crisis Workforce Training and Development Lead! To find out more and apply, please visit: touchstonesupport.org.uk/vac….
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