A night of bostin Black Country fun is at offer at a quiz fundraising night to raise money to help young people living with psychosis to take part in a once in a lifetime sailing trip.
The Early Intervention Service at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust supports adults living with psychosis by helping them on the path to recovery.
The team provide employment and educational support; help for carers and families and psychological therapies, alongside a physical health service.
A key part of their work is to also raise awareness of psychosis, as the earlier someone is treated, the greater chance they have of making a full recovery.
They are raising money to send a group of young people who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis to benefit from the therapeutic effects of participating in a Voyage to Recovery sailing trip.
The trip aims to raise awareness of psychosis and tackle stigma around the condition, while also providing the young people taking part with the chance to learn new skills and boost their confidence which is a key part of their recovery.
The Voyage to Recovery is a national Early Intervention programme, with participants from Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust taking on the Wales coastal leg of the challenge.
Laura Barney, joint service lead for the Early Intervention Service, said: “Psychosis is an extremely isolating illness, which still carries a lot of stigma. Our patients can completely withdraw from everyday life, so social recovery is really important for those who have experienced their first episode of psychosis but is often the hardest part of the recovery journey.
“Recent has shown that activity therapy can make a big difference in helping someone to regain their social functioning after an episode of psychosis. The Voyage to Recovery programme brings together learning activities with a therapeutic environment, where patients and staff work together.
“Working together in such an environment outside of usual comfort zones offer opportunities for self-development that would not be possible in day to day life. This is a fantastic opportunity for our patients to see that they can achieve anything they set their mind to.”
The fundraiser takes place at Bilston Sports and Social Club on Saturday 5th October. Tickets cost £12.50 per person and includes entrance to the quiz, three games of bingo and a chip butty from local legends Major’s, famed for their quintessentially Black Country battered chips.
There will also be prizes up for grabs, music and a licenced bar.
Georgina Luke, joint service lead for the Early Intervention Service added: “Come along to what is sure to be a fun-filled evening and help us provide this potentially life-enhancing trip for our patients to aid their road to recovery.”
To reserve a ticket, please visit the Ticket Tailor page. Tickets can then be booked on Just Giving.