Emotional Well-Being and Mental Health Directory for Sandwe…

well as regular carer support groups and more. You can self

-refer or refer someone else to our

service via the website or email.

Cruse Bereavement Support General enquiries automated answering service:

0121 558 1798

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Cruse Helpline listening support: 0808 808 1677 Web: www.cruse.org.uk/get - support/supporting - children - and- young - people/ and www.hopeagain.org.uk Hope Again is the youth website of Cruse Bereavement Support for support and advice solely online to children and young people who have lost loved ones.

young people . We offer

DECCA 0121569 2203

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Email: Decca_Team@sandwellchildrenstrust.org Web: www.ourguideto.co.uk/ Decca ( Drug Education, Counselling and Confidential Advice ) offers 1- to- 1counselling, and other services are available for drug and substance misuse for young people up to 18 . Our counselling approach is tailored to each individual and y ou ca n access this by a self -referral or by being referred by a professional. E Address: Dorothy Parkes Centre, Church Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 6EH Email: projects@dorothyparkes.org Web: www.dorothyparkes.org The Dorothy Parkes Centre offers Allotment – Weekly volunteer sessions where everyone is welcome to get involved. Activities vary with the changing seasons and can include sowing seeds, potting on plants, preparing raised beds, planting, weeding, and general plot maintenance. Staff are always happ y to share their knowledge of organic growing and inspire others to grow their own food. Dorothy Parkes Centre 0121 558 2998 various projects providing support to improve wellbeing . All of the fresh produce grown at the allotment is shared through Dottie’s Community Fridge, making sure nothing goes to waste and everyone has access to healthy food. It is also used in our cookery classes, Together We Cook at the community centre, helpin g local people learn new skills, try new recipes, and enjoy the harvest together. As well as volunteer sessions, the allotment also hosts art sessions, theatre workshops and performances, wellness workshops, team building away days and weekend nature sessions for families with young children. Nestled in the heart of Smethwick, the allotment is a little green oasis, a space away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. It offers a chance to reconnect with nature, learn new skills, and make new friends.

Gentle Yoga – Are you looking to unwind, stretch, and reconnect with yourself? Our sessions offer a peaceful and supportive environment to explore movement, breath, and relaxation, perfect for all levels of experience.

Gentle Yoga

Sessions take place every Monday 1.30pm

- 2.30pm and Wednesdays 10.30am - 11.30am and cost

£4.00 per session.

The classes combine breath work and physical movement to help regulate the nervous system while gently building muscle strength, flexibility, and balance. You’ll be guided through postures held for 3 –5 breaths, encouraging deeper connection to your body an d breath.

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