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Creative Writing Course
04/03/2010
A new 10 week Creative Writing course from Thursday 25th March 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at West Herts College, Dacorum Campus. There is a £10.00 per person college administration fee for this course. Places are limited so please do contact us early.
For further information or to book a place, please call: 08444 772212 or email: info@hertsmindnetwork.org
Coming soon - Anxiety Management in Berkhamsted
04/03/2010
A 3 week Anxiety Management course is starting in Berkhamsted this May.
This course will include practical strategies for coping with anxiety and help you to understand how this may affect you.
There will be a £10 per person charge, towards administration costs for this course.
Times, Dates and Venue to be confirmed.
For further information or to book a place, please call: 08444 772212 or email: info@hertsmindnetwork.org
6 Week Anger Management Course
02/03/2010
A new six week course in Anger Management is starting on 21st April 2010 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm and will be held at Tring Clinic.
The course will involve looking at what anger is, the difference between assertiveness and aggression, what is making you angry and coping strategies to manage this.
There will be a £10 per person charge towards administration costs for this course.
For further information, or to book a place, please call 08444 772212 or email us at info@hertsmindnetwork.org
Wednesday Evening Meeting Place Events
25/02/2010
Wednesday Night Meeting Place Programme
Leighton Buzzard Road 7:00pm - 9.30pm
MARCH 2010
03rd - Games Night
10th - Karaoke Night with Simeon
17th - Healthy Eating Presentation by Kate Binns
24th Craft Night (Easter Cards)
31st Easter Cookery demonstration by Sharon.
HERTS MIND NETWORK ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
25/02/2010
This years Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 28th April 2010 and will be held at The Centre for Well Being, 501 St Albans Road, Watford, Herts. WD24 7RZ.
The meeting will run from 6:00pm - 8:00pm and refreshments will be available from 6:00pm - 6:45pm.
Counselling Service available in Hemel Hempstead, Watford and Cheshunt
10/02/2010
Are you experiencing depression or anxiety?
- Bereavement
- Stress
- Difficulties at work
- Relationship issues
If your concerns are impacting your everyday life - sleeping, eating, mood; then counselling can help. We offer short term, one-to-one counselling that can help you cope with your anxiety or depression.
Counselling can help you:
- Look at problematic thoughts, feelings and behaviours
- Discover effective ways of dealing with these
- Gain greater insight into yourself
- Improve relationships
- Reduce anxiety and depression
For further information, or to book an appointment, please call: 08444 772212
Work Opportunties with Herts Mind Network
09/02/2010
Do you have experience of mental health problems either yourself, with a family member, or as a worker? Would you like to support others on their pathway to recovery? If you also have some part time flexible hours we would be delighted to discuss the possibility of you working with us as a sessional group facilitator.
Currently we have vacancies in East Herts, Hertsmere, Watford and Dacorum. The work involves helping to run groups, offering social support and assisting in organising activities.
The rate of pay is £8.50 per hour, paid on a self employed basis. Satisfactory references and an approved enhanced CRB are required.
For an application pack please email us at info@hertsmindnetwork.org or call 08444 772212
South East Herts
04/02/2010
Below are a few of the fantastic new Education & Leisure opportunities currently available in the South East...
Healthy Eating
Yoga
Art
Confidence Building & Anxiety Management
Introduction to Guitar
Writing for fun
Ballroom Dancing
We also have the following opportunities coming soon to South East Herts...
Self Defence in Bishop's Stortford
Healthy tasters in Cheshunt
Ballroom Dancing in Ware.
For further information regarding services that are available in your area please see our current timetable, or call 08444 772212.
WATFORD & BOREHAMWOOD - COMING SOON
04/02/2010
Below are a few of the fantastic new Education & Leisure opportunities coming to Watford & Borehamwood from March 2010...
WATFORD
Over 65 Support Group
Confidence Building
Over 65 Gentle Exercise Group
Landscaping
Orienteering
BOREHAMWOOD
Music
Anxiety Management
Art
Carers Support Group
Womens Well Being Group
If you are interested in taking part in any of the above or if you would like to find out more, please call our Watford Well-Being Centre on 01923 805741.
Beginners IT Courses
27/01/2010
We are pleased to announce, two new 6 week beginners IT courses that are starting in February 2010.
Details are as follows...
- 3rd February 2010, from 10am - 12pm. Taking place at 139 Leighton Buzzard Road, Hemel Hempstead.
- 25th February 2010, from 10am - 12pm. Taking place at Watford Well-Being Centre, 501 St Albans Road, Watford.
If you would like to learn new I.T. skills, or improve on those you already have maybe this six week course could be for you?
There will be a fee of £12.50 per person for each of these courses.
For further details or to book a place please call 08444 772212
Dacorum & District Mental Health Support Group
25/01/2010
We will be meeting at the Paper Trail in Apsley on 4th February. The address is Frogmore Paper Mill and Visitor Centre, Fourdrinier Way, Apsley. HP3 9RY
We will then be meeting on the following dates...
4th February, 4th March, 1st April & 6th May.
These will be good opportunities for you to meet and chat with other carers in an informal and relaxed atmosphere.
You will be made very welcome. Please come along. Phone 01442 863754 for further details.
Saturday Monthly Meeting Place Events
14/01/2010
30th January - The Aroma Chinese Restaurant Riverside - £8.50 each ( drinks extra).
Meet outside the restaurant at 12:30.
27th February - Bovingdon Market - Meet at LBR at 12:15
27th March - St Albans Park & Verulamium Museum - (entrance fee payable)
Meet at LBR at 12:15
24th April - Pitstone Reservoir & Tring Garden Centre - meet at LBR at 12:15
29th May - Stockwood Park Luton - (Bring a picnic lunch) Meet at LBR at 12:15
26th June - Grove Farm Ivinghoe - Pick Your Own (Extra cost involved)
meet at LBR at 12:15
A minimum number of 10 people are required in order for any trip to take place. Seats MUST be pre- booked with Wendy or June @ £1.00 each
Saturday Meeting Place - ART & CRAFT SESSIONS - Watford
06/01/2010
Starting on Saturday 30th January
We will be holding Art & Craft session which will take place monthly during the Saturday Meeting Place held at The Well Being Centre, 501 St Albans Road, Watford.
Some of the projects to be covered include:
Felt making, Marbeling & Mosaic Tiling.
A nominal contribution will be asked for towards the cost of materials.
To book a place or for further information please call 01923 805741 or speak to a member of staff during the Saturday meeting place.
New Carers Lead for HMN
17/11/2009
Hello, my name is Stuart Yates and I am the new Carers Lead for the Herts Mind Network. Some of you may already know me from my previous roles as Volunteer & Befriending Coordinator, Volunteer & Recovery Lead, and Project Lead for the South East Herts. I am now responsible for developing one-to-one and group based services to support the needs of carers.
If you are a carer and would like to learn more about our services or discuss your situation in person, please call me on 01442 215117 or 07880 563198 so we can arrange a convenient time to meet.
Further details are also available under the carers section of this website.
Community Development Worker for Race Equality in Mental Health
04/11/2009
My name is Sabrina Robinson I am the new Community Development Worker for Race Equality in Mental Health for Herts Mind Network (HMN).
My role as HMN’s Community Development Worker for Race Equality in Mental Health is to work with people from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. Improving their experience of accessing mental health services by tackling race inequalities in mental health and giving them support, which will promote their positive wellbeing. Also, by working with health professionals and giving them feedback this will hopefully enhance their skills and confidence in the provision of these services.
I will be working to support existing groups within BME communities, setting up groups which will be community led and also part of HMN’s programme of education and leisure groups. Also, educating statutory services and other organisations about the issues faced by those within BME communities regarding mental health and promoting volunteering for Herts Mind Network among BME communities.
Contact:
Sabrina Robinson
The Warehouse
14 New Road
Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 7BS
Tel: 08444 772 212
Mobile: 07922 161 057
E-mail: sabrina.robinson@hertsmindnetwork.org
The Pro-Weekend Group - Ware
26/10/2009
Do you struggle to get through the weekend? Do you feel isolated?
If the answer is yes you might be interested in attending our Friday afternoon meeting place.
Starting on Friday 6th November 2009 from 13:30 - 15:30 at :
The Warehouse, 14 New Road, Ware, Herts. SG12 7BS.
This is a great oppertuity to come along and meet new people in a safe and friendly environment.
For further information, please call 08444 772212 or e-mail : info@hertsmindnetwork.org
HMN & HCL working together to provide services in local GP surgeries
21/07/2009
 
The following surgeries form Hertsmere Commissioning Ltd (HCL), Annandale, Highview, Parkfield, Little Bushey, Schopwick, Fairbrook and Grove. Herts Mind Network, (HMN) are pleased to be working with HCL in a new project to deliver services within these surgeries.
From September HMN will be providing confidence building, anxiety and stress management courses, support groups for carers and for women experiencing depression. For people wanting to return to work, volunteering or training or to be supported to maintain their employment we shall be offering Mindworks.
Everyone referred will be offered a 1-1 appointment within the surgery to discuss their needs and to provide information on available services.
Please do ask your GP to refer you or call us directly for more information on 08444 77 22 12
Swing Group - 1st Saturday of the month from 10.00 - 12.00 p.m. at 139 Leighton Buzzard Road, Hemel Hempstead
13/07/2009
Swing is a group of people who are affected by Bipolar Disorder. We have come together to give each other mutual support in an informal, friendly and personal way. All of our experiences and contributions are unique and valuable. We meet from 10.00 - 12.00 noon on the first Saturday of every month. For more information, please contact the office on 08444 772212.
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