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Recovery College Bexley The Recovery College Bexley provides education and training, focusing on self-management, self-determination, choice and responsibility.

2 Recovery College Bexley The Recovery College Bexley provides education and training, focusing on self-management, self-determination, choice and responsibility. The courses offered are available to people with personal experience of mental distress, those who access mental health services, their carers/supporters, friends and family, and also for staff members who work alongside people suffering periods of ill health. The focus is for individuals to recognise and develop the skills they need to live the lives that they wish to live.

3 Sections Groups (ongoing) - No need to pre-book Groups (ongoing) - Need to pre-book WS Workshops (one-offs) - Ad hoc and dates are not published CS Courses (more than one week duration) EX Externally run courses managed by Mind in Bexley

4 Groups: Weekly on-going groups No need to pre-book! Just come along! The following groups run at the same time each week throughout the year at our Devonshire Road venue. As a registered service user you are now welcome to join the group at any time you so wish with no need to pre-book. Just come along when it suits you! Additional weekly on-going groups that need to be pre-booked. These groups take place at a range of venues. If you are interested in attending please let a member of our team know before you attend for the first time as there may be a limited number of places attached to these groups. You may either do this upon your initial registration with our services, or by telephoning (Option 1) or ing swilson@mindinbexley.org.uk or cparkes@mindinbexley.org.uk.

5 Creative Writing Mind in Bexley s creative writing group meets every Friday afternoon. Pen and paper are supplied. If you want to write a story, read a story, play word-games and experience gentle learning and have fun within a group of likeminded people then you are welcome to come along and join us where you can increase your word power and broaden your horizons at your own pace. Dates: Fridays Times: 11:00 am to 13:00 pm Venue: Revival Café, Broadway, Bexleyheath DA6 8AS

previous week. Dates: Wednesdays Times: 13.15-15.

6 Film Club Every week this group meet at Devonshire Road to watch a film which has been agreed by the group on the previous week. Dates: Wednesdays Times: pm Venue: Mind in Bexley - Milton House, 240a Broadway, Bexleyheath. DA6 8AS

7 Keep Fit & Relaxation Aimed at all levels, this is a gentle introduction to cardiovascular exercise to improve general fitness. A period of relaxation is held towards the end of the session which many find useful to de-stress 1 per session Dates: Friday Times: am Venue: Mind in Bexley - Milton House, 240a Broadway, Bexleyheath. DA6 8AS

8 Mixed social group The Mixed Social Group meets every other week at Devonshire Road for refreshments and to chat in a supportive atmosphere. Dates: Saturdays Times: pm Venue: Mind in Bexley 2a Devonshire Road, Bexleyheath. DA6 8DS

Hearing Voices A series of workshops for people who experience hearing voices or seeing visions. These supportive workshops provide an opportunity to exchange information and learn from each other.

9 Hearing Voices A series of workshops for people who experience hearing voices or seeing visions. These supportive workshops provide an opportunity to exchange information and learn from each other. The workshop is open to those who have experience of hearing voices or seeing visions whether past or present. Dates: Wednesdays Times: 3.45 to 4.45 pm Venue: Mind in Bexley - Milton House, 240a Broadway, Bexleyheath. DA6 8AS

The Mind in Bexley Vietnamese and Chinese Social Club Providing support for Vietnamese and Chinese residents to engage in community activities in order to reduce isolation and improve well-being.

10 The Mind in Bexley Vietnamese and Chinese Social Club Providing support for Vietnamese and Chinese residents to engage in community activities in order to reduce isolation and improve well-being. To receive culturally specific one to one peer group support. To gain access to Welfare Rights, Advocacy and other specialist support services connected to Mind in Bexley services that help to improve quality of life. Dates: Thursdays Times: 10:00 am 13:00 pm Venue: Milton House, 240a Broadway, Bexleyheath. DA6 8AS

Tai chi, also called tai chi chuan, is a non-competitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching.

11 Tai Chi Tai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing. Tai chi, also called tai chi chuan, is a non-competitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion. 1 per session Dates: Tuesdays Times: 9:30 10:30 am Venue: Danson Youth Centre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 4EZ

Walking Group Walking is a free, low risk and accessible form of exercise and it turns out that, combined with nature and group settings, it may be a very powerful, under-utilised stress

12 Walking Group Walking is a free, low risk and accessible form of exercise and it turns out that, combined with nature and group settings, it may be a very powerful, under-utilised stress buster. This group meets every Wednesday at our Devonshire Road premises. Dates: Wednesdays Times: 1:00 2:00 pm Meets at: Mind in Bexley - Milton House, 240a Broadway, Bexleyheath. DA6 8AS

13 Women's Well-Being social group The women s group is an opportunity for ladies to come together for coffee and a chat in a safe environment where they can feel comfortable and relaxed. Dates: Mondays Times: pm Venue: Pincott Hall, 174a Broadway, Behind Christchurch Bexleyheath

14 Art Psychotherapy Art therapy is a way of expressing ourselves. For example using painting, making sculptures etc. The aim is not to produce a masterpiece but to use your creations to explore yourself and to understand yourself better. Your art therapist will help you think about what you create and how it relates to your feelings, events or memories that may be causing you problems and distress that you are not able to talk about with anyone. Many people find art therapy can help them to learn to deal with and in some cases recover from a mental health problem. No prior skills or experience in art required to find art therapy helpful. Date: Fridays Time: pm Venue: Mind in Bexley - Milton House, 240a Broadway, Bexleyheath. DA6 8AS

15 Carers Support Group This group is facilitated by the Carers support service at Mind in Bexley. For relatives and friends of someone in Bexley experiencing mental ill health and/or drug and alcohol problems. Please contact Carers Support on option 7 to discuss before attending this group. Venue: St John Vianney Church Hall, 21 Heathfield Rd, Bexleyheath, DA6 8NP

Eco therapy and Open Spaces Gardening and Food growing has a range of benefits; it is physically active, mentally healthy, a place to meet people, builds confidence.

16 Eco therapy and Open Spaces Gardening and Food growing has a range of benefits; it is physically active, mentally healthy, a place to meet people, builds confidence. Plus growing healthy nutritious food for you and your families. Why not join our green spaces. Mind in Bexley has two food growing spaces and a garden. We will be arranging workshops throughout the growing season. Eco-therapy improves mental and physical wellbeing by supporting people to be active outdoors doing gardening, food growing or environmental conservation work and other activities in nature. Mind Open Spaces winter opening times: Mind Eco-garden will remain open all year 12 noon 2pm (weather permitting) Mind Allotment Alers Road is now open Monday and Thurday 10:00 am 1:00 pm from early spring until the end of November

IT Training This course aims to develop your IT skills. Drop into one of our FREE sessions for friendly and informal help on the basics of using a computer and the internet.

17 IT Training This course aims to develop your IT skills. Drop into one of our FREE sessions for friendly and informal help on the basics of using a computer and the internet. Learn about: Microsoft Office Basic to more advanced skills Using and creating documents Searching the internet Using Facebook and social media Filling in forms, shopping & banking online Dates: Wednesdays ongoing - Pre-book and confirm time with the Recovery College Staff Times: 2:00 5:00 pm Venue: Re-instate Ltd, St Johns Hall, West Street Erith,DA8 1AN

Move Your Mood Move Your Mood is an exercise class specifically focussing on getting people active, raising the heart rate and thus improving the mood.

18 Move Your Mood Move Your Mood is an exercise class specifically focussing on getting people active, raising the heart rate and thus improving the mood. The class will take place indoors and will include a range of simple exercise and movements to music. This will be followed by cool down and relaxation. This class works with all levels and exercises adapted to an individual s pace and alternatives are used if necessary. Key benefits include: It can lift your mood and release stress It is fun! It helps boost confidence and self-esteem and you can make new friends. It can lead to a better and healthier future No prior experience is required. All abilities are welcome. 1 per session Date/Time: Saturdays 10:00 11:00 am (1 hour) Venue: Roberts Hall - 74a Broadway, Bexleyheath. DA6

19 Moving Forward Support Group This workgroup is designed for those who feel that they are on their final road to recovery but who feel they can still benefit from a supported transition out of the service. Dates: Please call the office to book Venue: Mind in Bexley please check with the office

Pilates Pilates, pronounced Puh-Lah-Tees, takes its name from Joseph Pilates who was born in Germany in 1880. Pilates believed mental and physical health were closely connected.

He immigrated to the US in the 1920s and opened a studio in New York, where he taught his method which he called Contrology for several decades.

20 Pilates Pilates, pronounced Puh-Lah-Tees, takes its name from Joseph Pilates who was born in Germany in Pilates believed mental and physical health were closely connected. His method was influenced by western forms of exercise, including gymnastics, boxing and Greco- Roman wrestling. He immigrated to the US in the 1920s and opened a studio in New York, where he taught his method which he called Contrology for several decades. Pilates mat-work classes are not only fun, they are designed to help you improve flexibility and strength. Small equipment such as bands, toning circles and balls are used during mat-work classes to help you achieve better movement patterns and provide you with more awareness of your body - and of course to challenge you! Our instructors cater to each individual, offering alternative movements if required so there is never a reason to feel worried about your ability. Date/Time: Every Thursday 12:00 1:00 pm 3 per session Venue: Pilates Body Studio, 88 the Mill, Bexley High Street, DA5 1BF

21 Mothers Embrace - Postnatal Support Group To provide support to mothers who are finding being a mum challenging, who are isolated, lonely, suffering with depression or just wanting support. Workshops will be provided from time to time to discuss such issues. Objectives Building confidence and self-esteem Bonding techniques Making friendships with other mums Working on relationships between mother and child Identifying negative thinking Cost: Free and run in partnership with Danson Youth Centre Date/Time: Mondays between am Venue: Danson Youth Centre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 4EZ

22 WS Workshops Workshops The Recovery College Bexley Workshop information is as accurate as possible at the time of publication, but courses are subject to change or cancellation based on interest and the number of people enrolling. Please contact Recovery College Bexley to express interest or enrol on a course. Please do not turn up for a course unless you have enrolled and received confirmation from the Recovery College Bexley. recovery@mindinbexley.org.uk Phone: Option 1 Mind in Bexley - 2a Devonshire Road, Bexleyheath. DA6 8DS

GOOD FOOD FOR GOOD MOOD! This workshop is designed to give you an understanding of what is a healthy diet and how your diet can affect your mood and mental well-being.

23 GOOD FOOD FOR GOOD MOOD! This workshop is designed to give you an understanding of what is a healthy diet and how your diet can affect your mood and mental well-being. Objectives: Eat well plate - basic nutrition How your diet can affect your mood Tips to think about: Food diary Goal planning Date: Monday 24 th September Time: 2:00 4:00 pm (2 hours) Venue: Mind in Bexley - 240a Broadway, Bexleyheath. DA6 8AS

24 Sound Relaxation WS This workshop is aimed at anyone suffering with mental health issues who could benefit from relaxation. Suffering from depression and anxiety can leave you feeling isolated and out of control. Sound Therapy can be used as a tool for coping with anything such as low mood, stress and a number of different mental health issues. The application of therapeutic music is scientifically proven to calm the mind and restore balance within the body. During this workshop there will be an explanation of Sound Therapy followed by a journey with sound lasting around 45 minutes. Participants will be sitting or laying comfortably on yoga mats whilst listening to a variety of calming instruments. At the end of the session participants will be gently guided back by my voice followed by a short conversation about everyone s experiences. Tuesday 24 th July and 21 st August 11:00-12:15 am We will ask for a donation of 2. Please contact the Bexley Recovery College to enrol Venue: Calm Collective Studio, 143 Station Rd, Sidcup DA15 7AA

25 CS Courses The following courses all take place at our Milton House Office. Please speak to a member of the Recovery Team on (Option 1) if you wish to enrol. The Recovery College Bexley course information is as accurate as possible at the time of publication, but courses are subject to change or cancellation based on interest and the number of people enrolling.

1:1 IT/Digital Training CS 1:1 training is offered for 1 hour per week over a period of four to six weeks at a local library to include the following topics: Navigating the internet Creating an email

26 1:1 IT/Digital Training CS 1:1 training is offered for 1 hour per week over a period of four to six weeks at a local library to include the following topics: Navigating the internet Creating an address Learning how to send and reply to s An overview of social networks e.g. the opportunity to create a Facebook or Twitter account Safety tips when using the internet and Completing online forms If you are interested in improving your digital skills, then we would love to hear from you. We believe that there are many in our community who are not given the opportunity to gain digital skills, coupled with feeling a sense of isolation that would benefit greatly from digital inclusion. The programme will run for 4 to 6 six weeks for 1 hour per week with an individual digital trainer. Please contact Sarah, Jan or Christine to discuss this volunteer opportunity either by telephoning Option 1 or recovery@mindinbexley.org.uk

Confidence, Assertiveness and Positivity CS In association with Learning and Enterprise College Bexley The course aims to increase group members self-awareness, coping mechanisms in stressful

27 Confidence, Assertiveness and Positivity CS In association with Learning and Enterprise College Bexley The course aims to increase group members self-awareness, coping mechanisms in stressful situations and teach techniques to enable individuals to plan positively for the future. The course is in 8 modules and covers: Building Confidence Self-awareness and building positive self-image Stress management Assertiveness Goal planning This course will run for 6 weeks from the starting date. Dates: Thursday 13 th September 2018 Times: 1:00 3:00 pm Venue: Learning and Enterprise College Bexley, 5 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath

28 Confidence, Assertiveness and Positivity CS The course aims to increase group members selfawareness, coping mechanisms in stressful situations and teach techniques to enable individuals to plan positively for the future. The course is in 8 modules and covers: Building Confidence Self-awareness and building positive self-image Stress management Assertiveness Goal planning This course will run for 10 weeks from the starting date. Dates: 16 th July for 10 weeks - 1:00 3:00 pm Dates: 21 st August for 10 weeks - 6:00 to 8:00 PM Dates: 1 st October for 10 weeks - 6:00 to 8:00 PM Venue: Mind in Bexley, Milton House, 240a Broadway, Bexleyheath. DA6 8AS

29 Emotional Resilience CS More research has shown that Emotional Wellbeing can be greatly improved by resilience. Key is identifying how we respond to emotions and using the brains placidity to build resilience. This course helps identify our relationship with emotions and provides tools to build our resilience to enhance our emotional wellbeing. This course will be run over four weeks. Dates: Wednesday 8 th August for 4 weeks Times: 10:00 am 12:00 noon Venue: Mind in Bexley, Milton House, 240a Broadway, Bexleyheath. DA6 8AS

Mood on Track CS The course is designed to help those individuals who have experienced severe mood changes, which may have been diagnosed as Bipolar Disorder.

30 Mood on Track CS The course is designed to help those individuals who have experienced severe mood changes, which may have been diagnosed as Bipolar Disorder. Most individuals who have experienced problem mood episodes will be fearful of having a relapse (or further mood episodes). One of the ways to reduce this fear is to be able to feel more in control of your mood changes. This can be achieved by learning as much as you can about them. This course is designed to help you develop the knowledge and skills to get your mood back on track. Run in partnership with Oxleas Dates: TBC Times: TBC Venue: Emerton Close, Bexleyheath. DA6

31 Power of Positivity CS Mental wellbeing describes your mental state how you are feeling and how well you can cope with day-to-day life. Our mental wellbeing can change, from day to day, month to month or year to year. If you have good mental wellbeing you are able to: feel relatively confident in yourself you value and accept yourself and judge yourself on realistic and reasonable standards feel and express a range of emotions feel engaged with the world around you you can build and maintain positive relationships with other people and feel you can contribute to the community you live in live and work productively cope with the stresses of daily life and manage times of change and uncertainty. This course is designed to provide you with practical advice to support you in achieving or retaining physical, mental and emotional health - leaving you feeling good about yourself and ready, able and willing to face life's challenges. Dates: Weds 12 th September for 3 weeks Times: 1:00 3:00 pm Venue: Learning and Enterprise College Bexley, 5 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath

Relaxation Course Learning to relax can help reduce stress and improve concentration along with many other health benefits. This group will explore and practice different relaxation techniques.

32 Relaxation Course Learning to relax can help reduce stress and improve concentration along with many other health benefits. This group will explore and practice different relaxation techniques. Objectives: Practicing relaxation techniques can: Slow your heart rate. Lower your blood pressure. Reduce muscle tension and chronic pain. Improve concentration and mood. Dates: Thursday 31 st July for 8 weeks Times: 11:00 am to 12:00 noon Venue: Mind in Bexley - Milton House, 240a Broadway, Bexleyheath. DA6 8AS

33 Stress and anxiety CS Stress and Anxiety was developed from the increasing need of clients suffering with anxiety. It is a short intensive 4 week course consisting of 6 modules, aimed at adults suffering from anxiety stress and anger issues. The project is based around group therapy, discussions and work sheets. The course aims to inform service users about the nature of anxiety and educate them to make decisions about treatment and coping strategies. Dates: 16 th August weeks Times: 2:00 pm 4:00 pm Venue: Mind in Bexley - Milton House, 240a Broadway, Bexleyheath. DA6 8AS

34 EX Externally run courses managed by Mind in Bexley External Courses The Recovery College Bexley offer courses which are run by third party partner organisations such as Re-instate; these are managed and booked through the Recovery College Bexley team. Please contact Recovery College Bexley to express interest or enrol on one of theses courses. Phone: Option 1 Mind in Bexley: 2a Devonshire Road, Bexleyheath. DA6 8DS

Get Your Life Back Workshop EX Learn a very simple and effective way to give up smoking, drinking, taking drugs, over-eating, gambling and any other addictive activity.

35 Get Your Life Back Workshop EX Learn a very simple and effective way to give up smoking, drinking, taking drugs, over-eating, gambling and any other addictive activity. The same learning (about how the mind works and how to reprogram it for change) helps with anxiety, stress and depression as well as phobias and obsessive compulsive behaviours. This workshop is brought to you by award-winning and best-selling author Chris Hill, who has used his life-experience and knowledge to help hundreds of people overcome addiction and change habitual behaviour. Author: Get Your Life Back: The Road to Freedom from Addiction Award: BVSC Award for Services to Health & Wellbeing (2017) Dates: Wednesdays Times: 7:30 pm 9:00 pm Venue: Emmanuel Church Hall, Hadlow Road, Sidcup DA14 4AA (Please note: there is no religious element to this teaching)

36 OTHER RECOVERY COLLEGE SERVICES In addition to our Recovery College groups, workshops and courses, the service offers a range of one to one support initiatives, group activities and opportunities to reduce isolation and learn new skills.. Advocacy Befriending Complementary Therapies (Reiki Healing, Reflexology, Indian head massage) Employment Hub (Support finding work, accessing education, training and volunteering opportunities.) Peer Mentoring Peer Mentoring for Substance Misuse Peer Mentoring for Type 2 Diabetes prevention Referral to bereavement counselling Volunteering Welfare Rights

37 For further information, please contact: Recovery College Bexley Milton House, 240a Broadway Bexleyheath Kent DA6 8AS Phone: Option 1 recovery@mindinbexley.org.uk Please contact the Recovery Team to express your interest in a workshop or activity or for more information. Please note that workshops may need to be rearranged if not enough interest is shown.

VENUES Mind in Bexley Recovery College Milton House, 240a Broadway Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8AS Telephone: 0208 303 5816

Shop Please note that we cannot offer facilities for parking.

38 VENUES Mind in Bexley Recovery College Milton House, 240a Broadway Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8AS Telephone: Option 1 CBT Counselling Option 4 Peer mentoring for Type 2 Diabetes prevention Access via alleyway to side of Bridal Shop Please note that we cannot offer facilities for parking. Therefore our suggestion would be to park in one of the car parks situated in Albion Road, around 3 minutes walk from our premises Buses B11, B12 B14, B15, B16, 89, , 486

VENUES Mind in Bexley IAPT (For CBT Counselling) 2a Devonshire Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8DS Please note we cannot offer facilities for parking.

39 VENUES Mind in Bexley IAPT (For CBT Counselling) 2a Devonshire Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8DS Please note we cannot offer facilities for parking. There are parking meters in Devonshire Road but we cannot guarantee they will be available. Therefore our suggestion would be to park in one of the car parks situated in Albion Road, around 5 minutes walk from our premises. Buses B11, B12 B14, B15, B16, 89, , 486

40 VENUES For Alers Road Allotment Greenvale off of Alers Road Bexleyheath Kent, DA6 8JT Please note that residential parking is likely but not guaranteed. Buses B13, B14

VENUES For Carers Support Group (Please note you also have the option of meeting at our Devonshire Road office at 12.

41 VENUES For Carers Support Group (Please note you also have the option of meeting at our Devonshire Road office at and walk to church with the tutor and other members of the group) St John Vianney Church, Heathfield Road Bexleyheath, Kent DA6 8NP Please note we cannot offer facilities for parking. There are parking meters in the vicinity but we cannot guarantee they will be available. Therefore our suggestion would be to park in one of the car parks situated in Albion Road, around 5 minutes walk from our premises. Buses B11, B12 B14, B15, B16, 89, , 486

Market Street. Community Wellbeing Service. for further information on Inspire Mental Health. opening hours. April June 2018 prospectus

Market Street. Community Wellbeing Service. for further information on Inspire Mental Health. opening hours. April June 2018 prospectus Market Street for further information on Inspire Mental Health 2a Market Street Community Wellbeing Service Magherafelt Co. Londonderry BT45 6ED T: 028 79632984 E: marketstreet@inspirewellbeing.org W: