Positive Choices

Welcome to our new Twitter account for @Foundation___ +Choices service. Follow us for updates about service delivery across North Yorkshire.

If you or someone you know may be interested in volunteering with our North Yorkshire Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programme please reach out through the details below 😊 @inspirenorthuk #Volunteers #opportunity #volunteeropportunities

Celebrate with us, it's officially #SouthAsianHeritageMonth 🎉 This year the theme is 'Free to be me'! What does this mean to you? Keep your eyes peeled on @SAHM_UK social media and website to see what is happening this month!👀💜 #FreeToBeMe #SAHM #SouthAsianHeritageMonth

🎉 South Asian Heritage Month starts today! Our theme is “Free To Be Me," Share your stories and tag us: What does #FreeToBeMe mean to you? (South Asian Heritage Month runs annually from 18th July to 17th August) #SAHM2024 #FreeToBeMe #SouthAsianHeritageMonth

Look at our lovely colleagues in their rainbow glory!! Happy Pride everyone!!!! #PrideMonth @KiraLumb

Tonight at 8pm England play their final game in the group stages of the 2024 Euro's tournament⚽ Have you thought about what you will do if they lose? If not... pause✋, think🤔, change🙌. There is no excuse for abuse!❌ @InspireNorthUK #NoExcuseForAbuse

Excited for this week's heatwave? Or not so much?🥵 Here's what you should know if you're taking medication for your mental health.

Space to Share provides therapeutic interventions to alleviate the impact of domestic abuse on children aged 5-17 in the North Yorkshire area. 🎨🎶💃🎭📚 For more: therapeuticservices@foundationuk.org #NoExcuseForAbuse #HaveYouEver @ChoicesDAPP @FoundationDurh1 @RespectUK

#NoExcuseForAbuse. ⚽⚽ Lets show abuse the red card! 🟥 @RespectUK @drive_partners @ChoicesDAPP @FoundationDurh1

*Content contains DA behaviours* #HaveYouEver? If you are concerned about your behaviour there is support available. @ChoicesDAPP supports people causing harm, providing an opportunity to recognise and change behaviours. bit.ly/3z4WsXw #NoExcuseForAbuse @RespectUK

During the Euro 2020 tournament reports of DA increased by 10% from the previous month... Win or lose - don't take this out on your partner❌ England VS Denmark Kick off: 5pm⚽ #NoExcuseForAbuse #HaveYouEver @InspireNorthUK

Domestic abuse can affect anyone. ⚽ According to @FreedomCharity the stories from the South Asian community during the pandemic serve as a powerful reminder of the work that still needs to be done. #NoExcuseForAbuse #HaveYouEver @ChoicesDAPP @FoundationDurh1

#NoExcuseForAbuse #HaveYouEver @ChoicesDAPP provides support to a person causing harm, at all risk levels. Clients can join group sessions and gain peer support, offering the opportunity to learn more about themselves and support others. foundationuk.org/team/choices-d… @RespectUK

Domestic Abuse has been shown to increase during football tournaments. Show abuse the red card!✋🟥 England vs Serbia Kick off 8pm⚽️ Concerned about your behaviour? Contact @RespectUK confidential phoneline on 0808 8024040 #NoExcuseForAbuse #HaveYouEver @InspireNorthUK

The UEFA Euro 2024 Tournament starts TONIGHT. ⚽ Domestic abuse cases have been seen to rise during football tournaments. Please see some support lines below if you or a loved one may need them. You are not alone. #NoExcuseForAbuse #HaveYouEver @ChoicesDAPP @FoundationDurh1

Sometimes the first step is acknowledging your behaviour and then having the motivation to want to change. Support is out there. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-689424… @ChoicesDAPP supports anyone engaged in abusive behaviour to change their behaviour. #NoExcuseForAbuse

💃 Moving for your mental health doesn’t need to look like going to the gym, running a marathon, or need to cost. We've created guides to inspire you to move. We've also created a movement tracker so you can log what works for you. Resources 👇 bit.ly/3WwHKCp

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week 🎉 If you’re needing a little support, here’s who to call ☎️

Get involved by sharing your #MomentsForMovement. Find out more: mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw

We’re proud to support @mentalhealth this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek – 13 to 19 May. We asked some +Choices clients how movement has benefitted their mental health and we co-produced some top tips for getting started. #MomentsForMovement

This presentation will explore stalking motivations, domestic stalking and the support available for both victim/survivors and perpetrators. This is taking place today 23/04 from 1-2pm on Microsoft Teams. You can register through the below link: courses.idas.org.uk/training-event…

This week is #StalkingAwarenessWeek2024 with the key theme for this year being ‘join forces against stalking’. To mark this week, @IDASfor100, @NYP_York and +Choices are delivering a short presentation for professionals in North Yorkshire.