MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING
We promote well-being through helping to build confidence, make connections and relationships, learn new skills and peer support.
The Mental Health & Wellbeing Service at Blackfriars Settlement offers our Thinking Ahead programme of free in-person groups/ activities and online zoom groups to help you to stay connected and active. Thriving art sessions come as standard as well as group discussions, social groups and outings throughout the year.
Please phone during office hours:
Renuka: 07716 458 577
or Paul 07871 889 221
or email:
wellbeing@blackfriars-settlement.org.uk
FREE ACTIVITY GROUPS, COURSES & MENTORING
*NOTE:
To attend activities, you’ll need to join the Thinking Ahead programme and complete a registration form.
You’ll then be invited in to meet us.
MONDAY ONLINE ZOOM only
11:30-12:30
16:00-16:45
Start the week – zoom members catch up group
Accessible gentle yoga practices – includes postures/stretching & relaxation
Standing and chair based, with relaxation session to unwind – 45 mins facilitated by Renuka
Zoom links sent out Monday morning after registration.
TUESDAY @Blackfriars-Settlement Centre
11:00-12:45
Look Up – Tech Club
Learning & support. Help with phones, tablets, laptops, zoom, emails, online & anything else IT.
1:30-15:00
Music Appreciation
A space to enjoy music and creativity. Listening, discussing, exploring through art
WEDNESDAY @Blackfriars Centre
9:45-10:50
Women’s Group
Build confidence through mindfulness & relaxation.
11:00-12:30
Thinking Ahead discussion & peer support
Facilitated discussion group.
13:00-15:00
Art Group / Group art projects
Working together in a creative space.
The following 2 Personal Budget groups – Wednesdays only
10:30-12:30
Woodwork – mixed group
Join our skilled woodwork tutor and master craftsmen Hugh in a friendly group to learn, design, plan and make something out of wood to take home. Recent projects include a foot stool, picture frames, mug holder and lots more.
Cost: £20 per session via personal budgets.
10:30-12:30
Women only group
Soft crafts – Crochet, Knit, Weaving
Join our skilled soft craft tutor for many years in a small, friendly group, working 1:1 with personal designs. Jumpers, dresses, bags, etc Cost: £20 per session via personal budgets.
THURSDAY @Blackfriars Centre
11:00-12:30
Peer Led – Cost of Living group & Look up Tech Club
Discussion group to share local news within a peer-led supportive environment.
13:00-15:00
Creative Space – Make Do & Mend
Repair, reuse, recycle, restore, refresh old clothes and materials to make new.
13:30-15:00
Creative writing: group exploring themes together: write, listen, discuss, share.
Book Appointments for registration.
To join any groups/activities, please contact during office hours:
Renuka Bhakta: 07716 458577 (Mon-Thurs)
Paul Cerigo: 07871 889 221 (Tues-Thurs)
For enquiries or to receive our monthly timetable, please email: wellbeing@blackfriars-settlement.org.uk
All in-person activities are at:
Blackfriars Settlement, 1 Rushworth Street, London SE1 0RB.
T: 020 7928 9521
W: www.blackfriars-settlement.org.uk
Click here for our location and how to get here.
VOLUNTEER!
We urgently need the following.
Please click on the link for more information and then download
and complete the application form and return it to us.
Social Activities Support Click here for more information
Music Group Facilitator Click here for more information
IT & General Support Click here for more information
