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About
RMHA
Runnymede
Mental Health Association is a registered charity, founded in 1977,
based in Egham, Surrey, and a founder member of the Interminds group
of mental health service providers.
Our
aim is to give social support, companionship, counselling and advice
to those who have, or are recovering from, some form of mental illness.
Facts
about Mental Health to bear in mind
1
in 4 of us will suffer from mental health problems at some time
in our lives.
Mental ill health in the workplace costs £6.2 billion
a year.
As much as 40% of all sickness absence is attributable to
mental or emotional disturbance.
Nationally, 85% of people with a psychiatric disability are
unemployed.
At least 30-40% of people with mental health problems are
capable of holding down a job.
The
Virginia Lodge Day Centre
We
also run a Day Centre, VIRGINIA LODGE, which is open from
Monday to Friday, between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm.
We
are supported by Runnymede Borough Council, Surrey County Council
Social Services, Bournewood NHS Trust, Royal Holloway and Bedford
New Colleges, as well as local companies in the Egham area.
We
offer users the opportunity to get involved in art and craft activities,
as well as a range of sports and other external activities.
Explore
this website for more information and details of how to contact
us.
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