Sports & Leisure Activity Programme (SLAP)

SLAP is a pilot scheme being run by the Dorset Mental Health Forum. The project's overall objective is to establish ways of breaking down barriers that often prevent people suffering with mental health problems from participating in everyday sports and leisure activities.

Sports and leisure activities are considered to be an effective means of enabling peer support* for those suffering with mental health problems, as well as a key way to improving an individual's well being, social interaction and recovery.

SLAP aims to encourage participation in a range of sports and leisure activities leading to an individual experiencing a fitter and healthier life-style. By providing opportunities for all people affected by mental health problems, who may or may not be accessing mental health services, our aim is to promote recovery and well-being in a comfortable, safe and fun environment.

*Peer support means support and understanding from others with similar experiences.

If you have any enquiries regarding the SLAP project, or would like to join in with the activities on offer, please contact Duncan Sinclair at the Forum.

Email

email: slap@dorsetmentalhealthforum.org.uk

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SLAP
Dorset Mental Health Forum
29-29a Durngate Street
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1JP

Tel: 01305 257172
Fax: 01305 261049