Child & Adolescent Mentoring Scheme
The scheme was set up in 2000 with the aim
of supporting children in the London Borough of Havering between
the ages of ten and eighteen who are recognised as needing
social and emotional support outside the family.
The scheme is targeted at children who are
at risk of social isolation e.g. bullying, school phobia,
social or family crisis.
Main reasons for referral:
- Bereavement
- Abuse issues-physical/emotional/sexual
- Bullying
- Anti Social Behaviour
Once the child joins the scheme, he/she will
automatically be able to access activities. These activities
run on a Thursday evening once a month and include; cinema,
bowling, badminton, card making, quiz nights, pizza evening.
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Carers
Support Groups with Professional Speakers.
We at Havering Mind run confidential groups on a monthly basis where you can voice your opinions, gain information and offer and receive support.
We publish a newsletter to keep you in touch with what's going on at Havering Mind for Carers, including day trips and respite breaks.
- We provide regular speakers who
offer information and advice
- We arrange social group meetings for you as Carer and sometimes with the person you care for
- We publicise information on forthcoming Carers' forums.
The support groups are held on the last Tuesday
of each month at Havering Mind Harrow
Lodge House 7.00pm -9.00 pm
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Doves project (Over 65)
Royals Centre
Viking Way
Rainham
RM13 9YG
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Telephone 01708 457040/ 07808328130
Opening Hours Mon Tues Thurs 10.30-2.30
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The project provides meaningful day time activitiy that
supports individuals in their recovery by promoting social
inclusion and providing information. Within the centre
you can sit and chat, participate in any of our activites
such as knitting, board games, quizzes, bingo, relaxation
and gentle keep fit. Suggestions are always welcome.
If you have a mobility problem we can arrange transport for you.
Clients Views
- Helpful and Kind staff
- Get company of others
- I look forward to coming here all week
- It's a friendly group
- I do things with the group that I could never do by myself like going to a restaurant or see a show
- We get a monthly what's on Guide which helps me remember what's going on
- We go on brilliant holidays
- Friendship
- Companionship
- I enjoy the crafts
- Staff always make time for you
- While I'm engaged in activities at Doves other problems are of no significance
Befriending Scheme
This scheme was set up in January 1996 with the aim of alleviating some of the isolation suffered by people with severe mental health problems.
Our client's diagnoses cover a wide spectrum from phobias and depression to schizophrenia but all have a common link in that they find it difficult to enter into social activities that most of us take for granted.
We try to help the client overcome this by introducing them to a volunteer who will act as a befriender. Volunteers will initially visit for approximately 2hours a week. Eventually it is hoped that the volunteer will accompany the client to agreed leisure activities.
Vulnerable Person's Project
Harrow Lodge House,
Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch,
RM11 1JU
Telephone 01708 457040
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This project provides support to clients during short term
crisis eg financial difficulties, debt and housing problems,
by providing support and advocacy to enable individuals to
live independently.
Resource Centre
The resource centre is based at Harrow Lodge House and provides
access to a wide range of information covering local activities,
health information, volunteering opportunities. Access
to the internet is also provided.
Please telephone or e:mail to check opening times.
This project provides support to clients who have a crisis.
Support is offered in many areas. Examples include:
- Budgeting Advice
- Liaising with solicitors
- Liaising with Council departments for example Housing
- Home Visits
- Rent Payments
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