Croydon Services began operating in Croydon in October 2009 providing a range of services for people accessing mental health care.
· Volunteering- supporting people to find and maintain voluntary positions throughout the community. This service is referral only.
For further information please phone 020 8253 7069
· Befriending –training and matching volunteers to help people access activities of their choice. This is a referral service only.
For further information please phone 020 8253 7079
· User Led Groups- these take place at a number of different venues and times throughout the borough providing social interaction and activities. The emphasis within these groups is that activities are decided on by its members. Referrals and self-referrals are accepted.
For further information please see phone 0208 253 7078
We are based at the CVA Resource Centre, 82 London Road, Croydon CR0 2TB near West Croydon station. The main office number is 020 8253 7078.
User-Led Groups
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Kingfishers in New Addington usual opening times Mon-Fri 9:30am-4:30 pm
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Purley United Reform Church opening times Monday 1pm-4pm; Tuesday 10am-4pm; Thursday 2pm-5pm; Friday 10am-4pm
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Parchmore Methodist Church Monday 10am-4pm
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CVA Resource Centre Wednesday 10am-4pm; Thursday 10am-4pm
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Healthy Living Centre Thornton Heath Friday 10am-4pm
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Shirley Methodist Church Tuesday 11am-5pm
Please note these times may change subject to member demands.
VOLUNTEER BEFRIENDERS REQUIRED
For Croydon area
We are currently looking for volunteer befrienders to work alongside our service users.
Full training and on-going support given and out of pocket expenses reimbursed. All volunteers are subject to an enhanced CRB check.
If you would like to develop new skills, gain experience or do something rewarding helping people realise their goals, then please contact:
Annette Montague, Befriending Co-ordinator at Imagine Croydon on 020 8253 7079 or email: amontague@imaginementalhealth.org.uk
Read All About It ......
The second newsletter produced by User Led Groups is now available to download.
IT’S HAPPENING!!!!!
We are hoping to see you at our Broken Paths exhibition in the Fairfield Halls, the 1st two weeks of April
We will be having a celebration on Friday 5th April 2011, from 2.00 - 5.00 p.m. Please come along and meet the talented contributors.
You can download the .pdf poster promoting our exhibition by highlighting the downloads at the bottom of this page.
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