Merton MIND support a range of activities, groups and projects mainly organised and run by service users.
Befriender Plus Service
Here at Merton Mind we also run a Befriending Plus scheme for people with experience of mental health problems. this project aims to help pepole combat social isolation or loneliness thorugh regular friendship and support from a befriender. This could include support/advice over benefit issues and other matters arising from the impact of recession.
If you are interested in becoming a befriender, or would like to receive some befrieding support yourself, pleae contact Margaret Whittle on 020 86486565 or email mertonmind@btconnect.com for further information. Margaret works Tuesdays and Thursdays but messages can be left at other times.
Physical activities that can improve mental health
- The Gym session a the Canons Leisure Centre on Thursday morning. For referral phone Geoff on T: 020 8648 6565.
- The Swimming group at the Canons also on Thursday mornings. For referrals phone Geoff on T: 020 8648 6565
- The Wednesday Walks exploring the green spaces of Merton. For more details phone John on T: 020 8646 8264
Creative and artistic activities
- The Music Group meets on Mondays at the Fair Green (and now have three successful public concerts behind them). Leave a message for Patrick on T: 020 8648 6565
- Write Afresh creative writing and poetry session at Raynes Park Libraryon Tuesdays from 10.30 – 12.30.
Therapeutic and supportive groups
- Computer Group is held at the Fair Green. For more information please contact us on 020 8648 6565
- Group for older peple with depression. For more information please contact us on 020 8648 6565.
- Discussion Group please for more information contact us on 020 8648 6565
- Drop in For more information please contact us on 020 8648 6565
Merton Platform
This is a users consultative group and two user run groups at the Fair Green. Call on T: 020 848 6565
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