Volunteering Opportunities March 2020
This month we have two up and coming volunteering opportunities – come and support the team
Latest News Update
It has been a time of great learning to for the mental health motorbike. But it has also been very exciting to research what the offer is going to be to the biker community.
We have been given tickets to go to the MCN bike show in London 14-16th. This will be more time around bikers to talk about what we’re doing. The important thing is to see the biking community as a complex group of diverse people rather than a group of leather clad men that group together in gangs. The only way we will understand this group is to get out and talk to them. Actually ask what would make a difference and check whether there is an appetite for a new mental health service for the bikers. I already know the answer to this personally but we will see through research. 
If you would like to share your thoughts of what would help you with regards to mental health service for bikers please email us at MHmotorbike@gmail.com
Latest flyer
Our colour scheme if black, white and blue and we can reverse this for print. Let us know what you think
Until we get a proper graphic designer for marketing we are keeping our designs relatively simple and affordable.
If anybody out there knows an affordable graphic designer who can work with us please contact us at mhmotorbike@gmail.com
Emergency Help
If you need immediate help:
In an emergency:
- Call 999
- Go to your local A&E department
- Knock on someone’s door and ask them to call 999 for you
If you’re in crisis and need to speak to someone:
- Call NHS 111 (for when you need help but are not in immediate danger)
- Contact your GP and ask for an emergency appointment
- Contact the Samaritans (details below)
- Use the ‘Shout’ crisis text line – text SHOUT to 85258
- Contact CALM helpline free (5pm till midnight) – 0800 585858
Samaritans
Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.
- www.samaritans.org
- 116 123 (free to call from within the UK and Ireland), 24 hours a day
- Email: jo@samaritans.org
Resource section added
It took a while today but some very useful resources have been added to the Mental Health Motorbike website. 29 support categories have been added to help sign post you into some support if you aren’t ready to talk.
Remember we are a growing team and are here if you need us.
Hurdle 1 – Passed
Today I’ve joined a special and very important club. I’m now a qualified Mental Health First Aider. Thanks to Andy Elwood and Anne Archer who taken us on an incredible two day process. This is a big moment for me. Andy I can’t thank you enough – we are in a good place heading into 2020..