The Doves Centre is an open access mental health resource centre located in Penarth supporting people with mental health problems.
Summary of aims & objectives:
Mind in the Vale's Mental Health Resource Centres aim to provide:
A social centre with activities shaped by the people who use it
Information on a wide range of issues and resources
Support for people in developing the skills, experience and confidence they need to find fulfilling occupations
Assistance in helping people get the help and support they need from other organisations
Services:
In addition to providing information, advice and support in a friendly setting, the Doves Centre also organises activities, courses and events using a variety of community venues and resources.
Good value lunches are provided.
A range of courses aimed at creative and vocational development and achieving a sense of well-being.
Volunteering opportunities and support to develop the skills, experience and confidence needed to find fulfilling occupations.
Outreach service for information, advice and support.
Signposting to other agencies and organisations to help you get the support you need.
Resources:
Confidential setting
Lunch & Tea/coffee
Computer & internet access
Photocopier
Pool table
Garden
Books & leaflets
Emotional and Vocational suppport
Information and support on Adult Education and College courses
Signposting to all relative agencies eg. housing, debt, benefits, volunteering, conselling, etc
User Led Group:
Doversity
This user led group manages the users' computer equipment and materials. They meet monthly. Check centre dor dates.
Doves Garden Group
This is a group of volunteers that help develop the Doves Garden. If you have an interest in helping create a beautiful garden space at the Doves please ask for details.
Activities
Meditation sessions @ The Doves centre - Tuesdays 10.30am - 12.00
Vale Volunteer Bureau Outreach Sessions - Thursday 13th May & Thursday 27th May , 2-4pm @ Penarth Library
Careers Wales Info sessions - Tuesday 4th May 2010 11am at Doves Centre. (1st Tuesday of every month.)
For mores info on any of the above contact 02920 350330 / 02920 711534
Courses
We arrange WEA 30-week accredited Courses cost £6.00 for every 10 weeks. Recent examples have included:
Lowri Francis has been a volunteer for Penarth Mind for 12 months. Lowri cooks and assists with the daily running of the centre. Lowri is always reliable, consistent and has a welcoming approach. Lowri recently, undertook her Food Hygiene training and successfully passed. Well Done Lowri !!!!
