Local groups and projects

These groups help to improve communications between communities and services and therefore help to bring communities together. They will include Cultural resources and Faith groups which highlight the importance of faith and culture in today's services.

BME community arts project

This project is not currently running, please contact Amanda Lee if interested

Tel: 07595 495900
Email: amanda@hartvolaction.org.uk

Conversational English

Sessions available at very low cost.

A ladies English group ran for several months in Fleet, Hart and this led to several ladies finding employment as well as creating a new social network for attendees. If you would like to be involved in future please contact Amanda Lee

Tel: 07595 495900
Email: amanda@hartvolaction.org.uk

Ladies English and dance

Not currently running, please make contact if interested. Amanda Lee

Tel: 07595 495900
Email: amanda@hartvolaction.org.uk

Mixed English Lesson

These informal sessions run Wednesday evening in Farnborough – please contact Amanda Lee for more details

Tel: 07595 495900
Email: amanda@hartvolaction.org.uk

Madat shamuha

Farnborough Community Centre
Meeting alternate Friday afternoons
2-4.30pm - All welcome

Nepalese community helping group with around 120 members, regular talks and outings. All welcome – however, talks will be given in Nepali and English.

For further details please contact Amanda Lee

Tel: 07595 495900
Email: amanda@hartvolaction.org.uk:

Wellbeing Centre

Frimley, Camberley

This group provides opportunity to access different courses such as art, drama, current affairs and life skills groups. Specifically for individuals with mental health issues - self referral groups available.

Carers

Not currently running, please make contact if interested. Amanda Lee

Tel: 07595 495900
Email: amanda@hartvolaction.org.uk

The carers' web page on the Care choice website has lots of information if you’re looking to find the right support to help you continue in your role as a carer.

Carers

Multicultural carers group

If  you are a carer and look after someone who is ill, elderly or disabled then come along to hear about support available, or meet people in the same situation. Buffet/free lunch, available

14^th September 2010,12-1.30pm. Well Being Centre, Beech House, Frimley

For more details contact Amanda Lee

Tel: 07595 495900
Email: amanda@hartvolaction.org.uk

Download a copy of the multicultural carers group event  678kb poster.

The carers' web page on the Care choice website has lots of information if you’re looking to find the right support to help you continue in your role as a carer.

Mental Health

Mental Health Advisors

The Mental Health Advisors are part of the Rushmoor and Hart Primary Care Mental Health Team, working alongside the counsellors and psychologists. They can support you in achieving and maintaining mental health and wellbeing. They provide:

• Self-help tips and techniques
• Self-help leaflets and book recommendations
• Information and advice on accessing local and national organisations
• Telephone support to people using "Beating the Blues"

For more information please phone 01252 346672 (available Friday 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm) or email: bvh.mha@nhs.net

The Community Mental Health Teams (Adults)

Aldershot
The Hollies, 23 Grosvenor Road, Aldershot GU11 1DL
Tel 01252 312788

Farnborough
Conifers CMHT, Briarwood, Sorrel Close, Broadhurst, Cove, Farnborough GU14 9XW
Tel 01483 783555

Gardening projects

Use the links below if you would like to volunteer to help overcome mental health issues.

• The Hart project
• The Rushmoor project

‘Sunshine and Showers’

Depression Support Groups run throughout Hart – for further information contact Hart Voluntary Action on www.hartvolaction.org.uk/#/sunshine-showers/4534875864  79kb

Direct Payments sessions

If you would like to find out more about Direct Payments we can help arrange information sessions for your community group. Please contact

Ed Walton at edward.walton@hants.gov.uk
or your local Community Development Officer