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Torfaen Mind provides opportunities for people to access: support; advice; information; sympathetic listening; problem solving techniques; therapeutic groups and the space to socialise with other memebrs of the community in it's Wellbeing Centres in Pontypool and Brynmawr.

The Aims of the Centres are:

• To empower rather than overwhelm
• To enable people to live independently by helping them to gain (or regain) life    skills
• To offer choices and assist people to make decisions about their lives
• To help break down the barriers of isolation which mental health problems can   bring about by providing a non-discriminatory social environment
• To encourage members to discover and develop their inherent skills and talent

Whilst valuing our independent status, Torfaen Mind liaises with other relevant agencies to bring a broad spectrum of services under the umbrella of the Centres. So whether it is counselling, domestic support, benefits advice, life skills, education or child-care, for example, we can help you or point you in the right direction. We have strong links with Gwent Alcohol Project, Citizens Advice Bureau, Drug Aid and Fusion who regularly use our facilities to hold discussions and opportunities for further support.


Opening Times:
Pontypool Wellbeing Centre

Monday to Friday

10:00am - 2:30pm (see programme for further activities)

Group Activities 10:30am - 2:30pm



Brynmawr (Phoenix Project)

11:00am - 3:30pm (See programme for further activities)

Group Activities 11:30am - 3:30pm

 

What's on offer at the Centres?

Workshops are provided to address mental health issues such as: -

• Anxiety Management
• Understanding Anger
• Managing Depression
• Relaxation

The Mind Information Centre – Situated at the front of the Wellbeing Centre in George street. The information centre provides a valuable resource both for the community and centre members.

Careers Wales – Impartial careers advice and information on a Wednesday. Please speak to a member of staff.

Gardening – for members interested in developing green fingers there is a small garden at the end of the building to plant and maintain.

Complimentary Therapies - The qualified therapist can be seen on Fridays (appointment only)

Alternative Activities – these are displayed on our activities board in the Centres.

Daily Lunch Club – Staff and volunteers offer a healthy meal with a range of alternatives

Volunteering - There are a wide range of volunteering opportunities available: reception; administration: kitchen; Information Technology; gardening; nordic walking and others.

Help and Advice – Staff who between them have a wealth of experience and training are on hand to listen and give informal advice and help when appropriate. Confidentially is respected at all times.
We also provide two newsletters - the Magma and Phoenix Newsletter. These are distributed bi-monthly and created by staff, volunteers and service users.

Contact the centres on:
Wellbeing Centre: 01495 759272 wellbeingcentre@torfaenmind.co.uk
Phoenix Project: 01495 311445 phoenixproject@torfaenmind.co.uk

Download our activity programme for the Wellbeing Centre and Phoenix project for July 2011


  
Reg. Charity No. 1102815