Meet Nviro's Mental Health First Aiders
Mental health is a crucial aspect of our wellbeing and affects us at home and work. Nviro’s new team of Mental Health First Aiders can support anyone experiencing poor mental health by listening and signposting them to specific support. They have had training in responding effectively and will do their best to support you. If you would like to speak to one of them, you can simply email or phone them for a confidential chat.
Andrea
Role: Contract Manager
Located: Thomas’s (London)
Why talk to me? I have particular interest in depression, anxiety and panic with people from small minority groups, and I speak Spanish.
How you can contact me:
Phone: 07970 481720
Email: arestrepo@nviro.co.uk
Carlos
Role: Area Cleaning Manager
Located: Surrey County Council
Why talk to me? I have particular experience of/interest in supporting people through anxiety, PTSD and depression as well as domestic violence, and vulnerable people.
How you can contact me:
Phone: 07825 333430
Email: clopes@nviro.co.uk
Claudia
Role: Recruitment Officer
Located: Portsmouth Office
Why talk to me? I have a specific interest in maternal mental health and I am happy to talk to you in English and German.
How you can contact me:
Phone: 07384 118660
Email: clancaster@nviro.co.uk
Colin
Role: Business Development Manager
Located: London / South-East
Why talk to me? Apart from looking like Howard from the Halifax advert (who was once voted as having one of the most trustful faces in the UK), I am a good listener and have a keen interest in personal development and helping manage stress.
How you can contact me:
Phone: 07384 544911
Email: chenry@nviro.co.uk
Heidi
Role: Learning and Development Partner
Located: Portsmouth Office
Why talk to me?
I’ve been a Mental Health First Aider since 2020 and being able to support my colleagues has been one of the highlights of my career. I have supported colleagues with suicidal thoughts, depression, work stresses and family struggles. Having struggled with my own mental health, I am passionate about helping those around me.
How you can contact me:
Phone: 07802 569237
Email: hsidorina@nviro.co.uk
Jake
Role: Bid Manager
Located: Portsmouth Office
Why talk to me? I’m a recent graduate and have experience in personally supporting myself and others in managing stress, depression, and anxiety. Feel free to talk to me about anything and I can see how we can help you in supporting yourself and your wellbeing.
How you can contact me:
Phone: 07384 468448
Email: jward@nviro.co.uk
Leanna
Role: Head of Service
Located: London and Surrey
Why talk to me? I’m already in a MHFA capacity outside of the work environment and trained with a specialism in bereavement and grief.
How you can contact me:
Phone: 07825 383850
Email: lhamilton@nviro.co.uk
Martine
Role: Site Manager
Located: Portsmouth International Port
Why talk to me? I’m here to listen without judgment and may be able to point you in the right direction to feeling better. We here at Nviro care about your mental health so feel free to give me a call.
How you can contact me:
Phone: 07891 042649
Email: mmellor@nviro.co.uk
Melanie
Role: Marketing and Communications Director
Located: Portsmouth Office
Why talk to me? I have particular experience of/interest in anxiety, children, teenagers, menopause, and workload stress.
How you can contact me:
Phone: 07384 811111
Email: mosborne@nviro.co.uk
Samantha - Head of MHFA
Role: Head of Talent and Development
Located: Portsmouth Office
As the Head of Nviro’s Mental Health First Aiders, I oversee the team’s important role in providing their colleagues with mental health support and guidance by ensuring they are equipped with the right knowledge, skills, and tools.
Val
Role: Area Cleaning Manager – Sovereign
Located: Hampshire/ Dorset/ Wiltshire
Why talk to me? I have particular experience of/interest in depression, children/ teenagers with autism. How mental health affects each person differently and work/life balance. I also am a good listener without being judgemental.
How you can contact me:
Phone: 07741 906555
Email: vharmer@nviro.co.uk