Welcome to ASK
The user involvement project and community platform for Mental Health service users in Newham London
We offer advice, support, and knowledge designed to assist mental recovery and wellness. Focusing on user-led training, skill building, and personal development workshops. Our friendly and informal approach makes it easy for people to meet, exchange information and participate in life changing activities.
Here's a quick guide to what you can find here
About Us - Everything you need to know about ASK. What we do, our story and vision. Learn how we got started, who we're involved with, what inspires and motivates us.
ASKbase - Our service user knowledge base connects you with the best tools and services for achieving better health and wellbeing. Think of it as a launchpad for exploring really useful websites offering local, national and global information. If you're interested in Web resources there's lots to discover here, see below for more info about ASKbase content.
Documents - We publish a range of documents including a quarterly newsletter, activities leaflets, and the minutes of business meetings. We also share factsheets, ebooks, and infographics that help to inform and raise awareness of various health and wellness issues.
Get Involved - Find out how you can take part in user-led opportunities to build confidence, learn new skills, develop interests, and benefit from group activities.
Join ASK - Become an ASK member, it's easy and takes just seconds to complete.
Media Galleries - Take a look at our photo collections from previous events and workshops. Most of these photos are taken by ASK members that have a particular interest in photography.
What's Going On? - See our Activities Calendar for an overview of each month's special events and group activities.
Contact Us - Provides a quick way to send us a message, a map of our location, our address, contact details, and how to get in touch via email or telephone.
ASKbase
Our growing knowledge base features special content created by ASK members and contributors
We compile the best online resources to assist recovery and wellbeing based on our shared experiences and common needs. The end result is a service user knowledge base for learning, inspiration and personal growth - ASKbase.
Newham Now - Discover essential local services, fresh news and useful websites focusing on the Newham area. Learn about local history, demographics, community support schemes, and what's happening right now in the Newham neighborhood.
Recovery Directory - A collection of online and community resources, designed to support mental and physical wellbeing through developing resilience, skills and practical know-how. A useful toolkit for anyone taking important steps on the road to recovery.
Self Help Circles - Explore informative websites and therapeutic tools that can help with a wide range of mental health conditions. Quickly find self-help courses, online apps, and support groups.
Web Workshop - Our Internet and IT learning zone provides support for people getting started with digital tools and technologies. Find free online courses and read informative user articles designed to boost your computing knowledge.
Connect with us on social networks
ASK's online network provides convenient ways for users to engage on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and other popular social networks.
You'll find site-wide links to these, as they are introduced, on the top menu and side bars.
You can also easily share our content using the share and save buttons located at the bottom of every page – try them below.
