York Mind
Rhys Harrison is an experienced professional currently serving as a Pets As Therapy (PAT) Visitor at Akemi Associates Ltd, providing valuable support to young individuals at York CAMHS, and at Brunswick Organic Nursery, promoting well-being and social interaction. Additionally, Rhys works as a Mental Health Pathway to Recovery Peer Support Worker at York Mind, assisting individuals in transitioning from NHS care, and chairs the YES Steering Group, advocating for mental health awareness in York. With a background in project management and corporate social responsibility as a Director at Akemi Associates, Rhys also has extensive experience in mental health support, having previously held roles as a Mental Health Community Partner and mentor. Educational qualifications include a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Strathclyde and various certifications in project and programme management, along with a NVQ in Autism Awareness.
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York Mind
York Mind is an independent provider of high quality mental health services in York and its surrounding area. Our wide range of services help individuals as they recover from a variety of mental health conditions. We are a leading local provider of services supporting individuals recovering from mental ill-health to achieve outcomes that will progress them towards recovery, social inclusion and integration in mainstream activity such as learning, volunteering or employment. We believe that the condition does not define the individual. To that end, we campaign to raise awareness of mental ill health and combat the stigma surrounding mental health conditions. York Mind aims to be an inclusive and accessible organization, emphasising the importance of acceptance and tolerance of the beliefs, opinions and wishes of our clients.