Services and Activities
Wellingborough Mind is open 6 days a week and to be able to access our services you will require a referral form from either a medical professional i.e GP or Keyworker or, if you are not currently accessing mental health services you are able to contact us directly to come in for a meeting and fill in a self referal form. This enables us to discuss our services with you and to see which ways that we are able to help you. We offer a variety of different group activities and sessions to meet the needs of our service users. More information can be found below;
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Drop in
We are open through out the week to provide information to the local community and support to people with mental health needs and their family and friends. Opening times are as followed.
Monday 9.30am to 3.30pm
Tuesday 11.00am to 3.30pm
Wednesday 9.30am to 12.30pm
Thursday 9.30am to 3.30pm
Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm
Saturday 10.00am to 3.30pm
Bowling
The Tenpin bowling club meets every Tuesday morning at the AMF Bowling Alley in Wellingborough.
I.T. Suite
We have a newly fitted IT suite where you are able to book in and access the internet during opening hours. We also run small workshops where you are able to access taster sessions on basic computer skills.
Creative Writing
Our creative writing group course is an opportunity to develope your writing skills. Previous groups have work on a variety of poems, prose and short stories. The next course starts in November 2008, for more information contact Natasha on 01933 223591.
Advocacy
We provide a one to one support service for everyday situations which may require an advocate or extra support for our service users.
Day Trips
A shopping trip out of town or a trip to the sea side, picnics in the park or walks around local reservoirs. We all like to be out and about and even more so when we can all get out together.
Allotment
Working on our allotment is rewarding and fun! We have our own plot at the Breezehill Allotment Association and there is always something to do, and when the weathers not so good a trip to the local garden centre usually brightens the day. We also planning visits to local open garden shows.
Art Group
Run by Clifford a local artist who teaches in various mediums, from simple sketches to detailed oils paintings. Trips to local museums and art gallerys are also available to inspire and teach.
Handicraft and Knitting Circle
Wednesday afternoons the craft group get together to design and make items that are sold at our opendays and craft fairs.
Learn a new craft or help to teach the group, everyone is welcome to join in.
Counselling
We offer counselling both during the week and on a Wednesday evening. This service is only available by referal for more information please contact Oliver on 01933 223591.
Annual Holiday
A chance to enjoy a week away with friends and try out new activities. 2008 will see Wellingborough Mind heading for sunny Skegness, a chance to join in the giant sand castle competition or relax in the newly built spa.
Swim, Gym and Fitness
Meet us at Wellingboroughs Waendle Leisure Centre on Mondays or Thursdays to join us in the swimming pool or a workout in the new fitted gym.
Market Stall
You will find us up bright and early on a Tuesday morning at the Wellingborough Market, selling stock form our charity shop and letting the public know about our work.
Guest Speakers
We host speakers from many sectors of the community and are always looking for more people to come and discuss there areas of experties.
Music Appreciation Group
A regular group held by our members to listen and discuss music from across the years.
