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Barry Centre - covering Central Vale
The Barry Centre is an open access mental health resource centre located in Barry supporting people with mental health problems.
Summary of aims & objectives:
Mind in the Vale's Mental Health Resource Centres aim to provide:
Services:
- In addition to providing information, advice and support in a friendly setting, the Barry Centre also organises activities, courses and events using a variety of community venues and resources, and hosts a range of user-led self help and social groups.
- Other resources include a user computer with internet access, a therapeutic garden, access to musical instruments etc. Good value lunches are also 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.
- Self-help support groups.
- Outreach service for information, advice and support.
- Signposting to other agencies and organisations to help you get the support you need.
The following User-Led Groups also meet within the centre:
- Keep Wales Tidy – Thursday 11.30-12.30
- Quiz – Friday 1.45pm – 2.45pm
- Drawing for Beginners Wednesday Eveninig 6- 9pm
Groups:
- Mens Group: Wednesday 10.30am - 1.30pm – User led group, activities and socialising. If you’re interested in joining contact Troy or Clive on 01446 746191
- Gardening Group: This group of volunteers helps maintain the Tynewydd Centres acclaimed Therapeutic Garden. For information please contact: 01446 746191.
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Finding Us
We are located just up the hill from Barry Library on the left side of Tynewydd Road.
Opening Hours:
Monday, Tuesday 10.00 - 4.00
Wednesday (User Led Groups)
Thursday, Friday 10.00 - 4.00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Temporarily Closed
By Bus:
Take any bus to Barry Town Centre and get off at King Square
By Train:
The closest rail station is the Barry Docks station (10 minute walk)
By Car:
Free Parking in Barry Town Centre.
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Albert's Garden
Drawing for Beginners at
Tynewydd Centre
The Drawing for Beginners class is held in the Tynewydd Centre Barry on Wednesday evenings. The course is open to anyone who wishes to improve their art ability, meet new people and gain confidence. If you are interested in joining the class or would like to find out more information, please contact 01446 746 191. Below you can see some of the art recently completed by members of the class.
“Art is a therapy in its own right, it can help us to understand ourselves and gives a warm, relaxing and rewarding purpose to one’s self.”
- Steven Miller (Course Tutor)
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