Last updated at 18:18, Friday, 12 March 2010

Maryport Support Group every Monday at The Settlement, High Street, Maryport, from 10am to 2pm.

About us

 

Mind in West Cumbria is a charitable organisation that supports people across West Cumbria with experience of mental distress and learning disabilities.

 
What's new?


Maryport Support Group


Our Maryport Support Group meets every Monday at The Settlement, High Street, Maryport, from 10am to 2pm. Please come along to meet others and find support. Joyce and Kelly will also be happy to share information and advice on a range of mental health issues.

 

MOSS Community Befriending Project -


Our Moving on Support Service is now up and running. If you are feeling stuck and isolated and would like to make a change in your life, we can offer one to one befriending to help you towards your goal. Please contact Nicola Lynch on 07763 152529 or 01900 66518.

Outthere - in West Cumbria

Being physically active improves mental and physical wellbeing, but you might have been finding it difficult to motivate yourself? Then come and join us for weekly activities outdoors including cycling, canoeing, swimming, beachcombing, hill walking and mountain climbing.  Feel like a challenge? Then get involved! Contact Ian Summerscales to register on 01900 66518.

 
Mansion Gardens

We are creating an organic allotment and sensory garden at Mansion House Gardens in Workington. Therapeutic activity for both mind and body. If you would like to find out more contact Tim Jones on 01900 66518, or simply come along to the garden on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10am and 2pm.

Want to learn more? Contact Niki Thomas

or call 01900 66518

What we do

Community Wellbeing Centre

We offer one to one support planning using the Recovery Star approach. Open sessions, groups and informal talks by members of the local community. We also have a Health Trainer available to help you make small positive changes to your life and routines. Please call 01900 66518 and we'll be happy to send you a copy of our 3 month booklet.

Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm at 12 High Street, Workington.

Counselling

With trained and experienced volunteer counsellors. To self-refer, please call 01900 66518.
Information, Advice and Resources

Our Information, Advice and Resource Room has up to date information on all aspects of mental health and resources available in the local community. We are happy to answer enquiries by telephone, email, or come down and see us.

Tuesday Club

A thriving weekly social club in Workington Carnegie Theatre, for people with learning disabilities. Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm.

Advocacy

Community based advocacy service supporting individuals in the community in securing their rights, accessing appropriate treatment and support and more.  Contact Clare Burgess on 01900 66518.

Service User Forum

Monthly planning meetings held at Mind, 12 High Street, Workington. Come and have your say and help us plan future services.


Fundraising Group


Do you like raising money for a good cause? Come and help organise fundraising events. The group meets monthly and we would value your input. All the money we raise goes towards developing our services in the local area.


Volunteering Opportunities


We have lots of ways you can get involved:

Become a MOSS befriender

Help in the garden

Help out with the outdoor activities

Fundraising

Become a Trustee

Run a group

Become an Advocacy volunteer

We are particularly interested in hearing from people who have direct experience of mental ill health, as we see volunteering as a positive step and we would like to support you.


Thanks for reading this page. If you, or someone you know could benefit from our support, please get in touch today.

For general enquiries 

 Mind in West Cumbria. Registered Charity 512239.

We have a commitment to providing a quality of service that anticipates, meets and exceeds the needs and expectations of service users, workers and other stakeholders. We are also committed to working to the standards set by Quality Management in Mind.

First published at 00:50, Monday, 02 March 2009
Published by http://www.maryportlocal.co.uk