St Margaret’s Centre is an activity and training hub for adults in County Durham who need support with their mental wellbeing.
www.stmargaretscentre.co.uk
I’m not sure where I would be without SMC, it helps to keep me well. Knowing I have a couple of classes each week gives me something to look forward to and gets me through the workdays.
St Margaret’s Centre is an activity and training hub for adults in County Durham who need support with their mental wellbeing.
Established in 1991, the main aim of the centre is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the community of County Durham by providing a safe, therapeutic environment for people to regain their confidence, motivation and self-esteem while learning new skills and meeting new friends.
St Margaret’s Centre offers the following:
Health and Wellbeing Activities: woodwork, joinery, arts and crafts, and gardening in social group environments that provide people with a space to be around others who might understand what they’re going through, while learning a wide range of new skills.
Self-Management Courses: sessions providing self-help strategies for managing anxiety and low mood, building confidence and self-esteem, and tools to manage problems in a more positive way.
Access to a Mental Health Support Worker: helping with a wide variety of issues that can impact someone’s mental health and wellbeing.
Community Café: a safe and welcoming place for the community to meet people, stay warm, and access free meal tokens.
Structured Volunteering: the centre offers a variety of opportunities for volunteering and work experience, with training delivered at each individual’s pace and with consideration for their abilities and mental health.
Referrals
St Margaret’s Centre is available to people aged 18+, who live in County Durham and need support for their mental health and wellbeing. We do not require someone to have a formal diagnosis, as the centre understands the need for preventative care as well as recovery.
We do not want anyone to face an unnecessary barrier to referral, and will provide whatever support is required to make sure that the centre is accessible. Visits to St Margaret’s Centre are highly recommended, and can be arranged by contacting the centre directly.