Mental Health Programme
Address
St Andrew's Road, Barming, Maidstone, ME16 9AN
What we do
We offer a six-month placement offering a range of social therapeutic workshops including breadmaking, café, craft, cooking, gardening, plant nursery, stained glass and woodwork.
Placements may also include one-to-one therapy sessions. Our holistic therapies address the whole person and we endeavour to support individuals to manage their symptoms while at the same time strengthening their confidence and motivation. The therapies that we offer are Arts Counselling, Biographical Counselling, CranioSacral Therapy, Metal Colour Light Therapy and Rhythmical Massage.
Everyone enrolled on a programme is accompanied by a staff mentor throughout their time at Blackthorn.
Our mental health programme is designed to support individuals to:
- strengthen confidence, spark motivation for change, broaden outlook and experience
- reduce isolation
- build resilience and manage well-being
- identify aspirations and learn practical skills
- explore next steps and access partner organisations
- access specialist advice on benefits, finance, housing and employment issues
Price
Free