*Well Connected

Well Connected is Lanarkshire’s, social prescribing programme that makes it easier for us and people we know to take part in and benefit from activities and services that we know improve our well-being which means how we feel about ourselves and our lives. The Well Connected programmes have been shown to help people by:

• Improving self confidence and self-esteem
• Reducing low mood
• Reducing feelings of stress
• Helping people deal with some of the problems that are causing low well-being such as money worries, loneliness and unemployment
• Helping people develop positive ways of coping with the challenges of life
• Increasing opportunities for social contact
• Learning new and useful skills
• Improving community spirit
• Increasing the number of people taking part in arts, leisure, education, volunteering, sports and other activities

Services Offered

Anxiety and Stress
Emotional Distress

There are eight Well Connected areas available

• Physical activity and leisure opportunities
• Volunteering
• Employment
• Arts and culture
• Benefits, welfare and debt advice
• Learning opportunities
• Healthy Reading and Self-help Information in Libraries
• Online Calm distress Course

If you would like further information on the Well Connected programme or general information on mental health and well-being contact South Lanarkshire Infoline on 0330 3000 133. Or follow the link below to see the full programme on offer.
https://wellbeingmatterslanarkshire.co.uk/download/well-connected-brochure/