People suffering from mental distress can often feel isolated. In small
communities and in rural areas such as West Somerset that sense of isolation
can seem greater. The Inclusion Project and its outreach services aim to
address this.What's on in West Somerset?
(Summer 2010)
Monday Drop-In, Minehead
10.30am - 1.00pm at The Ark Room, The Parks Baptist Church, Minehead.
For just £1 a week individuals can access a range of activities in a
supportive, welcoming environment.
Watchet Relaxation Group
Thursdays, 10.00am - 11.20am at Maglands Community Room, Watchet..£2.00 per
session. Relaxation with Tracey Roberts, supported by Mind volunteers.
Refreshments 11.00-11.20.
This group will be closed during August, and will re-commence on Thursday
9th September.
One-to-One Support
We can help individuals to build confidence, self-esteem and motivation
by offering one-to one listening support sessions, or by accompanying people
to appointments or community activities, e.g. shopping, using public
transport, educational and recreational activities. This is offered on a 6-8
week basis.
Cooking 4 One
This may recommence in September, please contact the Mind Office for further
details.
Allotment Project
We are grateful to Minehead Town Council for allocating us an allotment
at Alcombe, in order to offer people the opportunity to grow their own food
and get some exercise to improve their well-being.
Meet at the Allotment- Plot 46 at Marshfield Road, Alcombe on Wednesdays
and Thursday between 2.00-3.30 pm. Group members will be able to tend the
allotment in their own time. Produce is available at the Monday Drop-In
Group.
Relaxation Group at Minehead
Relaxation sessions with Tracey Roberts, supported by Mind.
Monday Evenings 6.00pm-7.30pm at The Parks Baptist Church Lounge. £2.00 per
session, Refreshments included.
This closes for the summer holidays on 19th July, and re-opens on 6th
September.
Advice & Information
The Mind office is open for advice and information weekday morning. This
includes a range of free literature and free self-help guides.
Opening times are:
- Monday 9.30 am - 11.00 am
- Tuesday 9.30 am - 11.00 am
- Wednesday 9.30 am - 11.00 am
- Thursday 9.30 am - 11.00 am
- Friday 9.30 am - 11.00 am
Outreach
Mind Staff at Williton Children's Centre each Tuesday afternoon,
1.30-3.00 during term times, by appointment.
Mind Staff at Washford Village hall on Thursday afternoons 1.30-3.00
during term times, by appointment.
Advocacy in Mind
Mind’s Advocacy service is available by appointment.
Please telephone Bethan at the Taunton office on 01823 334906 for further
information.
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Contact us
For information about all aspects of our work in West Somerset,
or to make an appointment outside of our normal office hours, please
contact Deborah Melmoth at: 3, Parks Lane, Minehead TA24 5NU Tel: 01643 708765,
or email
westsomerset@mindtws.org.uk
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