For better mental health

        Charity Number 1066411

                  

Help with your problems &

achieving your potential

 

 

Main office now at:

Tynewydd Centre

29 Tynewydd Road
Barry CF62 8HB

tel: 01446.749.743

tel: 01446.730.792
fax: 01446.700.524
email: admin@mindinthevale.org.uk

email: mindinthevale@hotmail.co.uk

  

Rainbow Project

 

29 Crawshay Drive

Llantwit Major

CF61 2LN

tel: 01446.796.416

                         

 

 

  

 

 

Rainbow Project - Llantwit Major

 

The Rainbow Project is an open access mental health resource centre located in Llantwit Major supporting people with mental health problems.

E-mail our new address:  rainbow@mindinthevale.org.uk. Feel free to ring us or just pop in.

 

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 Rainbow Project 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.

 

The Rainbow Centre is open for people to drop in Mon, Fri 10am to 4pm and Tues 10am to 2pm with various groups and activities at other times in a variety of other venues on other days.

 

Monday           10am – 2pm Open access drop-in
                       2pm – 4pm 50-ish+ Group
                       6.30pm – 8.30pm Creativity Group / Book group    
 
Tuesday          10am – 4pm Open access drop-in
                        (WELLBEING DAY – Look out for courses and activities)
 
Wednesday     10am – 12pm Women’s Group                
 
Thursday         10am –12pm Outreach sessions
                      10am – 12pm Walking Group (user-led) – Fortnightly
                       5pm – 9pm Young Persons’ Group
 
Friday              10am – 4pm Open access drop-in
                       2pm – quiz

Resources: 

  • Information on adult education courses and support for those wanting to enrol
  • Free computer and internet access
  • Books and information on various mental health and other relevant issues; 
  • Volunteering
  • Emotional and Vocational support
  • Signposting to other organisations and agencies (housing, CMHT, counselling etc)
  • Good value lunches and drinks

Groups

  • Women's Group meets every Wednesday from 10.00 - 12.00pm

  • Young Person's Group meets every Thursday from 5.00 - 9.00pm

  • The Western Vale Young Persons Group - a support network for young people aged 18-35. Thursday 5pm - 9pm, various venues

 

Over the Rainbow

A women’s support group with a special focus on depression and anxiety. The group provides a support network for women aged 18 years and over. Guest speakers covering areas such as women’s health to volunteering and further education. 
 

Wednesdays 10 am – 12 pm unless stated otherwise.
 **Please note - there is no women's group on the first Wednesday of each month**

 

 

Outreach sessions – local drop-in sessions for local communities

 

  • For more information please contact Menna at The Rainbow Project on

    01446 796416 or 01446 730792

    the_rainbow_project@tiscali.co.uk

    29 Crawshay Drive, Llantwit Major, CF61 2LH

     

     

     

     

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    Finding Us

     

    We are located next to the 'Corner Shop' on Crawshay Drive, which is the turning opposite Eagleswell School in Llantwit Major. 

     

    Open-Access Hours:

    Monday                 10.00 - 4.00

    Tuesday                10.00 - 4.00

    Wednesday            Closed (user led groups)

    Thursday               Closed (user led groups)  

    Friday                   10.00 - 4.00

    Saturday                Closed

    Sunday                  Closed

     

    By Bus:

    The closest bus stops are the Whiteways Bus stop on Llanmaes Road and the Boverton Bus Stop on Eagleswell Road.

     

    By Train:

    The closest rail station is the Llantwit Major station (10 minute walk)

     

    By Car:

    Free parking along the road.

     

    Disability access is available at our premises

     


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