Women's Group
Harrow Lodge House
Time Friday 10.30am to 12.30
Telephone 01708 457040
The group is relaxed and friendly with plenty of activities
for you to participate in if you wish or if you prefer you
can come along for a chat or just to take in the atmosphere.
Activities that take place at this time include jewellery
making, card making, expressive art, Iris folding, Glass Painting,
Guest speakers, Quizzes, Salsa Dancing, Ladies Dart Morning,
regular discussions on planned topics such as positive thinking.
The group has plenty of ideas for the future some of this
are having a sing along to the piano, healthy eating, cross-stitch,
creative writing, tai chi and Pilates.
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Clients
Views
"I find it relaxing"
"Escapism"
"Improves concentration" |
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Women's Support Group
Harrow Lodge House
Time Mondays 10.30 to 12.30
Telephone 01708 457040 please ring for more information
Men's Support Group
Harrow Lodge House
Time Mondays 1.30 to 3.00
Telephone 01708 457040
The purposes of these groups is to provide a safe and confidential
environment for discussion and support. There are ten ladies
presently using the group. We aim to promote a sense of empowerment
through encouragement and non-judgemental approach and mutual
respect. Please approach a facilitator for further information.
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Client's views
"I feel safe and valued"
"Your feelings are heard and encouraged"
"A sense of feeling that you are not alone"
"Attending the group has helped me face everyday
tasks through personal development I have made changes
since attending the group."
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Horticulture
Harrow Lodge House
Time and day
Thursdays
10.30am - 1.00 pm
Morning session
1.30pm
- 4.00 pm Afternoon session
Telephone 01708 457040
In addition to normal gardening chores, clearing beds, weeding,
planting and tending there are trips to garden centres. Group
members work as part of the team or at their own pace depending
on individual. Working alone on other days is encouraged.
The group takes pride in their work and quite rightly show
their work to others.
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Clients Views
"I enjoy exploring nature and
bird watching"
"It's therapeutic"
"I forget my problems"
"Meet new people"
"I get satisfaction out of seeing the end project"
"The manual work helps me get rid of some of my
aggression."
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Sports Activities
Harrow Lodge House
Time Wednesday 12.30
Telephone 01708 457040
We meet at Harrow Lodge House then travel to the venue where
we will be taking part in the weekly sport. Sports we have
tried so far include; Bowling, Golf, , Badminton, Country
Walks, Horse Riding, Fishing, Snooker, mountain biking,
gym visits, survival skills and navigation. The group
that attends are friendly and supportive. The group meets
to discuss and plan future programme and activities.
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Clients Views
"Enable me to try things that
I wouldn't by myself"
"Meet other people"
"I have learnt and tried many new things."
"It takes my mind away from my illness"
"Gives me constructive things to do."
"The physical sports help take away my frustrations"
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Hearing Voices Group
This is held every Wednesday afternoon 1.00pm to 3.00pm at
Harrow Lodge House
This group encourages voice hearers
to talk about their experiences in a safe, non-judgemental
setting, thus enabling service user to gain an understanding
of their voices,develop coping strategies and feel less isolated.
life
Skills
This session
aims to provide a 4 week course on a one to one basis or small
groups. The service users identify their needs and a
programme is arranged, with the main focus being cookery and
healthy life style. the aim is to give a basic
awareness of healthy eating, fitness, planning and cooking
a meal on a budget. The sessions are adapted to suit
the individual and aims to provide community links.
Art Group
This group which is user led and supported by a member of
staff met every Tuesday at Harrow Lodge House 12.00pm to 2.00pm.
Aims
The facilitator is experienced in using water
colours, oils and pastels. Clients are encouraged to
try painting and drawing. Beginners are welcome and
more accomplished clients are encouraged and supported.
Painting and drawing is therapeutic and clients are encouraged
to develop their own creativity. The Group enables clients
to express their creativity in a safe and supportive environment.
Media Group
Held at Harrow Lodge drop-in every Friday afternoon 1.30pm
to 3.30pm
Social Events
Holidays and Weekends Away
Day Trips
Courses and Training
Regular courses are run at the drop-in centres. These courses
are usually run in partnership with Havering College. These
courses include:
Personal Safety
Arts and Crafts
Horticulture
IT
Confidence Building
Havering Mind is a dynamic and forward looking
organisation - new activities and projects are always being
developed - ideas for these come from our clients who often
help to run these activities.
User Led Activites
All our centres support
a number of user led activities, these include Horticulture
activities, cycling, badminton, sunday community meet, day
trips, holidays and client meetings.
For more information
please ring 01708 449901 |
