Between 2024 and 2026, Artlift will provide a range of courses, residencies and projects developed with and for men who would like to boost their sense of wellbeing.
This form helps us capture information required to administrate the programme and to support reporting back to our funders. Please complete ALL sections. (N.B. There is a separate form for healthcare or other professionals wanting to make a referral, available on our website here: https://artlift.org/refer-to-us/).
If you need help with this form and/or need to apply in another format, please contact us: 01452 222 726 or artlift.referrals@nhs.net.
INFORMATION & CRITERIA:
Artlift offers non-clinical courses in community or cultural venues. Sessions are free, and materials will be provided. No artistic skills or talent are necessary.
DETAILS OF 'YES, BIG MAN' - our first course
Location: first floor, Jolt Studios, 27 St Adate Street, Kings Square, Gloucester GL1 1RP
Access: click here for transport and venue access details
Timing: 8 x 2-hour sessions on Saturdays 11am – 1pm from 17th October – 7th December
Yes Big Man includes:
- A chance to get creative and meet others (if in a group) over 8 x 2-hour sessions.
- Creative Check-ins (one-to-one conversations) with your Artist Facilitator to help you embed and sustain creative activities.
- Move On plans, so that you can continue to use arts as a tool and to meet up with others (if you wish) to support ongoing improved wellbeing.
The course is for men who are:
- Currently finding life challenging, potentially due to depression, anxiety, health conditions, addiction and/or life changes
- Registered with a GP in Gloucestershire
- Comfortable in a group setting
- Able to follow simple instructions or demonstrations
- Committed to attending as many of the sessions as possible
If you can answer ‘yes’ to, or are unsure about the following questions, a non-clinical Arts on Prescription service is unlikely to be suitable for you, and we would urge you to seek alternative support without delay (if you’re unsure, please don’t hesitate to call us):
- Are you currently experiencing any symptoms of psychosis, such as delusional thoughts?
- Are you currently feeling suicidal