Self Directed Support

Self Directed Support (SDS) is based on the principles that people have informed choice, control and flexibility about the way that their social care and support is provided to them.

GAMH SDS support team are experienced in working with people with mental health problems and related needs. Support can be offered on a one-to-one basis and is available 7 days per week, both during the day and in the evenings and at weekends.

We take the view that you are the expert in your own life and recovery and our approach to support planning reflects these values. Workers will support you to design a support plan based on your perspective of your needs and the goals and outcomes you want to achieve. Support plans are then reviewed and adjusted regularly to ensure that support continues to be relevant to your needs and is producing the outcomes that you want.

This service is open to people who have been referred to GAMH by Social Work or who choose to self-fund.