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Our Services
Our Groups
We have lots of groups for you to get involved with, around lots of different themes too. From, confidence building mental health groups, to gender specific socials, there’s something for you.
Most of our groups take place at the Advice Centre, but make sure to check the details. If ever there is a change to a group’s details, this page will be updated with it.
Our groups run in cohort cycles of 12 weeks (unless it says different) and all our groups need a referral form to be attended. This is to help us manage how many people we have in a group at one time.
Our Groups
COSMO
A support group for young people who are affected by the substance use of their friends or family.
The group offers a safe space for you to relax, have fun and meet other young people going through similar experiences.
COSMO runs during school holidays and sessions are full of activities to take part in, such as arts and crafts, sport, cooking, theatre, music and day trips out.
Who is this group for?
Young people aged 11-18 who are affacted by a friend or family member’s substance use.
When and where is the group?
COSMO runs during the school holidays ONLY.
How do I join the group?
Fill out a referral form here, or phone 02380 224 224.
Emotional Resilience
This 8 week long group covers understanding and identifying emotions, the responses to stress and physical effects of emotions, negative thinking, triggers, self-esteem, and self-compassion. This is a safe place to meet people with similar feelings and experiences. The programme can be flexible to ensure that we can meet the support needs of those attending.
Who is this group for?
Anyone aged 16-25 who has lived experiences of mental health.
When and where is the group?
11-15 year olds: Tuesday 4:30 – 6:00pm
16-25 year olds: Tuesday 6:30 – 8:30pm
Groups take place at the Advice Centre.
How do I join the group?
Fill out a referral form here, or phone 02380 224 224.
SHINE
Providing a safe place for young women to meet weekly for support, as well as being an opportunity to make new friends, have fun, develop your skills, get inspired and learn more about yourself.
Who is this group for?
Young people aged 18-25 who identify themselves as female.
When and where is the group?
Wednesday 4:00 – 5:30pm
SHINE takes place at the Advice Centre.
How do I join the group?
Fill out a referral form here, or phone 02380 224 224.
Safe House
A weekly peer support group for young people who have lived experienced of mental health. Support is shared and received among the group, allowing peers to benefit from it whether they are giving or receiving support.
Young people attending Safe House benefit from a range of sessions and activities, including educational sessions around mental health and life skills. There are also lots of opportunities to build friendships.
Through joining the group you will be offered the opportunity to become a peer mentor and participate in our peer mentor training. However, if you just want to join the group to get support and meet like-minded young people, this is the group for you.
Who is this group for?
Anyone aged 18-25 who is experiencing mental health difficulties.
When and where is the group?
Tuesday 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Safe House takes place at the Advice Centre.
How long does the Safe House group last?
The group runs on a programme cycle of 24 weekly sessions.
How do I join the group?
Fill out a referral form here, or phone 02380 224 224.
Referrals are currently open and the next cohort will start the group in the spring.
Teen Safe House
Weekly support group for teenagers struggling with mental health difficulties. This can be anything from feeling different, invisible, misunderstood, hearing voices, depressed, struggling to cope, lonely, wanting to hurt yourself, stressed or anxious.
Young people attending Teen Safe House benefit from a range of sessions and activities, including educational sessions around mental health and life skills. There are also lots of opportunities to build friendships.
Who is this group for?
Anyone aged 13-17 who is experiencing mental health difficulties.
When and where is the group?
Monday 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Teen Safe House takes place at the Advice Centre.
How long does the Teen Safe House group last?
The group runs on a programme cycle of 24 weekly sessions.
How do I join the group?
Fill out a referral form here, or phone 02380 224 224.
Referrals are currently open and the next cohort will start the group in the spring.
Time 4U
Our weekly SEN support group is for young people aged 8-18 with special educatory needs, whose parents/carers have a MaxCard+, registered though the Buzz Network.
Sessions are fun and full of activities to take part in, like cooking, playing games, watching films and arts and crafts. We also ask the group what they’d like to do and try and do as many of their suggestions as we can. The group is also a safe space to talk about how you’re feeling and any issues you may be facing, whether that’s your safety, relationships, or physical or emotional wellbeing.
The Time 4U youth workers are really friendly and will do everything they can to help you feel like you can get involved with the group.
Who is this group for?
Young people with SEN aged 8-18, whose parents/carers are registered and have a MaxCard+ (register through the Buzz Network).
When and where is the group?
8-12 year olds: Wednesday 5:15 – 6:15pm
13-18 year olds: Wednesday 6:30 – 7:30pm
Groups take place at our site at 35 The Avenue, SO17 1XN.
How do I join the group?
Fill out a referral form here, or phone 02380 224 224.