All To Play For
https://www.activenorfolk.org/all-to-play-forSERVICE OFFER: Our project provides free football sessions across Norwich which help connect men with additional support services if requested, including wellbeing, employment, addiction, financial.
CRITERIA: This project is for men (18+) suffering with mental health problems.
ArtatWork
http://www.artatwork.co.ukSERVICE OFFER: We offer regular sessions and projects using the visual arts to develop wellbeing.
CRITERIA: Our sessions are for women with mental health issues, young people, people with dementia and people with learning difficulties.
Big C Cancer Charity
SERVICE OFFER:
Big C offer a holistic whole person approach and have many different support options and services for both patients and families, including.
Complementary Therapies, Support groups, Welfare Advice, one to one time with our Big C clinical nurse specialists, nutritional sessions, Gentle exercise classes, Emotional support including counselling, Information resources, Relaxation sessions, Bereavement programme, plus other workshops, and events.
CRITERIA:
Big C services are for people in Norfolk and surrounding areas, with a cancer diagnosis, their carers and families. From point of diagnosis and beyond.
Breakeven
http://www.breakeven.org.uk/SERVICE OFFER: We offer debt and mental health advice from experienced counsellors to help overcome gambling problems.
CRITERIA: Our service is for people who gamble and for those who are affected by the gambling of someone they know.
Breathing Space by Aspire4U – working in partnership with Orbit East
SERVICE OFFER:
If you are experiencing low mood, high worry, loss, loneliness, or just not feeling yourself, we can help. Our wellbeing team are here to listen and offer support over the phone and online through a range of signposting, wellbeing calls and/or counselling. This service meets the needs of people experience mild to moderate mental ill-health. We can accept a small number of referrals from non-orbit residents, but our priority are those living within Orbit housing.
CRITERIA:
People living in Norwich (and surrounding areas), Broadland, Waveney, Great Yarmouth.
Green Light Trust
https://www.greenlighttrust.org/SERVICE OFFER:
The Green Light Trust offer free wellbeing courses in our woodland spaces for adults.
CRITERIA:
Our courses are suitable for Adults* in Norfolk who have experience of the following types of issues: Poor mental health and emotional wellbeing; Social isolation/social anxiety; In recovery from alcohol or substance misuse; Victims of violence, trauma or abuse; Behavioural problems; Long term unemployment; Chronic illness or physical disabilities; History of offending; Ex-military personnel.
IPS Routes Employment Service @ Norfolk and Waveney MIND
https://www.norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk/support-and-information/our-service-directory/routes-inclusive-employment-serviceSERVICE OFFER:
We offer support into paid employment through one to one coaching and employer contacts made specifically on behalf of each individual. We also support people already in work to retain employment.
CRITERIA:
1) Open to those whose GP Surgery falls within Norfolk and Waveney and have the right to work in the UK.
2) Individuals must have been receiving clinical support for their mental health for 6 months (including receiving medication), or have a diagnosis such as; psychosis, bipolar, anxiety disorder, eating disorder or personality disorder.
3) Aged 18+
LILY – West Norfolk
SERVICE OFFER:
We offer support and advice in befriending, family, loneliness and social isolation and mental health.
CRITERIA:
Our service is offered to all adults in West Norfolk.
MensCraft
http://www.menscraft.org.ukSERVICE OFFER:
We offer advice to men on subjects such as mental health, loneliness and social isolation and domestic abuse.
CRITERIA:
We offer our support to men and boys within Norfolk and surrounding areas.
Musical Keys
http://www.musicalkeys.co.uk/SERVICE OFFER:
We offer a dedicated programme of music, movement and arts based activities designed to enable participants to learn new skills, build confidence and improve motor skills and coordination through enjoyable and interactive sessions.
CRITERIA:
We provide our service to people with disabilities and/or additional needs in Norfolk and the surrounding region (all ages welcome).
New Routes Integration (Paused)
http://www.newroutes.org.ukSERVICE OFFER:
We provide support on matters such as education, employment, equality issues, discrimination, housing, immigration, loneliness and social isolation, and mental health and physical health.
CRITERIA:
We support refugees, asylum seekers and migrants in Norwich.
Next Steps
https://www.matthewproject.org/nextstepsSERVICE OFFER:
We offer healthcare and mental health advice, supporting issues relating to drug/ alcohol misuse and mental wellbeing through our six week Recovery Support Programme.
CRITERIA:
We support young people, veterans, professionals, people in recovery, and the family and carers affected by substance misuse in Norfolk.
Norfolk and Waveney MIND – Complex Bereavement
http://www.norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk/complex-bereavementSAIL (Support After Immediate Loss)
Service Offer: 1:1 emotional & practical support for up to 12 sessions for those bereaved by suicide.
Criteria: must be 18+, bereaved by suicide in the last 3 months or if an inquest hasn’t been concluded, must live in the Norfolk and Waveney area
Anchor Support Group
Service Offer: for those bereaved by suicide and over 8 weeks. Offers a safe space where people can connect with other who had had simiar experiences which may help reduce feelings of isolation.
Criteria: must be 18+, bereaved by suicide, must live in Norfolk and Waveney area.
Norfolk LGBT+ Project
https://norfolklgbtproject.org.uk/Service Offer:
We provide early intervention and prevention support services and information to all age groups so we can help empower individuals to improve their mental and emotional wellbeing and to reduce social isolation of LGBT+ individuals living in Norfolk and Waveney.
Criteria:
We accept referrals from individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender+ as well as those questioning their sexuality or gender identity. We also accept referrals from parents/carers of LGBT+ individuals who are seeking advice and support.
Norwich Samaritans (referrals paused)
https://www.samaritans.org/branches/norwich/Here to listen to anyone who is going through a difficult time, face-to-face or on the phone.
OCD Action
http://www.ocdaction.org.ukSERVICE OFFER: We provide confidential and unbiased mental health support around obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and other related disorders.CRITERIA:We offer support for people with OCD, carers and anyone who is concerned that they, or their friends or relatives, may have OCD or a related disorder.
Relate (pausing referrals on NCAN)
https://www.relate.org.uk/about-us/contact-usSERVICE OFFER:
Our services include relationship counselling for individuals and couples, family counselling, mediation, children and young people’s counselling and sex therapy.
CRITERIA:
Our support is open to everyone. However there is a charge for our services. We are happy to work in partnership with referrers to make our services affordable to people referred to us who are on a low income, where possible. However this means that referrers need to check with us and provide support to enable funding for the person’s support before we can accept the referral.
REST Aylsham & Thetford Hubs
https://restnorwich.co.uk/SERVICE OFFER:
Our Day Time Hub (9:30am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday Thetford & 11:00am – 6:00pm Sunday – Monday Aylsham) is open to people ages 18+ who require wellbeing support either as a one-off sessions, or for extended periods of time. Access via direct walk-in, or by professional referral, or by calling 111 Mental Health.
Support is given 1-2-1 and group support is also available.
Our evening Sanctuary in Aylsham provides crisis support during periods of time when most people would be going through difficulties alone. We offer bother referral and appointment only sessions between 6:30pm – 12:00am. These sessions are provided by trained intensive crisis workers.
CRITERIA:
• Aged 18+
• Have shown willingness to engage with support
• Have given consent for referral
We must also have the name of the client’s GP Surgery and details of any other professionals involved in the case, such as psychiatrists, wellness professionals, etc.
Restoration Trust
https://restorationtrust.org.uk/SERVICE OFFER:
We provide ‘culture therapy’ for people with mental health problems, working in partnership with heritage/arts and social prescribing to deliver projects using resources and expertise from archives, archaeology, historic landscapes, libraries and local heritage organisations.
CRITERIA:
We support people aged 18 + living in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, Lowestoft and Waveney.
Social Prescribing – Gorleston PCN
Service Offer:
Within the Gorleston PCN our social prescribers are here to listen, talk things through, support and encourage your readiness for change and put you in touch with or whatever you need to do to support that change.
Criteria:
Our service is open to any age group, for people who are registered at either The Millwood partnership GP Practice or the Beaches Medical Centre which covers the Gorleston PCN. Please note we do not cover Great Yarmouth. To find out more please email gywccg.sp.hwbc@nhs.net.
Social Prescribing – Norwich & Broadland
SERVICE OFFER:
We offer support to people who are experiencing either physical or mental health problems which are being caused or exacerbated by social circumstances and who may, therefore, be frequently attending primary or secondary health services. Advice, support and guidance is available in relation to a number of issues including budgeting, housing, social isolation, family and relationships, care and carers, consumer and welfare benefits. We are not able to provide debt or legal advice.
CRITERIA:
Our service is open to anybody aged 18 or over and who is registered to a GP in the Norwich Primary Care Network. Please note that not all Broadland practices are in the Norwich PCN. To find out more please e-mail livingwellworkers@ncab.org.uk
STEAM Café Wellbeing Hubs (in King’s Lynn and Great Yarmouth)
SERVICE OFFER: STEAM is a space, that is tailored to offer holistic assistance from fully trained multidisciplinary teams to adults experiencing a mental health crisis – day or night. They can arrange access to guidance across housing, benefits, domestic abuse, LGBTQ+ and more. There are 2 sites: one in King’s Lynn, and another one in Gorleston, near Great Yarmouth.
CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTING REFERRALS: Adults in King’s Lynn & West Norfolk; or Great Yarmouth and East Norfolk.
Take Our Hand
http://www.takeourhand.org.ukSERVICE OFFER:
We offer family, befriending and mental health support to bereaved young people.
CRITERIA:
We support young people aged 16-24 and their family and friends through bereavement.
The Feed
https://thefeed.org.uk/SERVICE OFFER:
We provide supported work experience within our social café and catering enterprise, we deliver a 12 week well-being women’s only course and provide a Community Fridge.
CRITERIA:
We work in Norwich with people who have been at risk of homelessness, had mental health problems, addiction issues, an offence history, or other major barriers.
The Matthew Project
http://www.matthewproject.org/SERVICE OFFER:
We provide information, support and advice around substance misuse, for wellbeing, better mental health and employment opportunities.
CRITERIA:
We provide support to young people, veterans, professionals, people in recovery, and the family and carers of those affected by substance misuse in the East of England.
The Matthew Project – Criminal Justice Support Team
Service Office: Help and support for substance and alcohol misuse.
Criteria: Must be for those going through the criminal just system.
Must download the linked forms as part of the referral process. Please attach them to any referrals made.
TimeNorfolk (Great Yarmouth Only)
https://www.timenorfolk.org.uk/SERVICE OFFER: We provide free support to people who have been affected by pregnancy loss, an unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy related issues. We support those with a mild or moderate mental health challenge related to pregnancy.
CRITERIA: All across Norfolk who have been affected by pregnancy loss, an unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy related issues.
Wellbeing Service Norfolk and Waveney (IAPT)
http://www.wellbeingnands.co.ukSERVICE OFFER:
NHS service offering talking therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Counselling; EMDR as well as a range of online workshops ideal for everyone to access. We also offer social recovery interventions including peer support, employment advice and social events.
CRITERIA:
Age 16+ presenting with stress, anxiety or depression and not requiring specialist mental health services.
Please note: once a referral is accepted our admin team will make contact with the client via text, email or phone within a week to offer them an appointment for an initial assessment. Our usual waiting times for initial assessment are 2-3 weeks. If your client has not heard from us, please do not hesitate to get in touch. You or the client can contact us directly on admin@wellbeingnandw.co.uk or 0300 123 1503.
Wonder+
SERVICE OFFER:
Wonder+ offers advocacy, advice and guidance to women offenders, or at risk of offending, as well as helping them access services that may be of help to them.
CRITERIA:
Our service is available to women living in Norfolk, or intending to live in Norfolk, aged over 18 years of age, involved in the Criminal Justice System or at risk of becoming involved.
Your Own Place (Diss and Wymondham)
http://www.yourownplace.org.uk/Service offer:
We believe everyone should have a safe and secure home so we work one-to-one with people to build their skills, knowledge and confidence about money and housing. We work alongside people, don’t give advice, and support them to find their own solutions.
We also offer small (3-5 people), informal 2-hour group workshops, which facilitate knowledge sharing between peers and helps build confidence in social situations.
Criteria:
We support people living in the Diss and Wymondham areas (18+) who are accessing help from a food bank or at risk of needing to.
Your Own Place (Norwich)
http://www.yourownplace.org.ukService Offer – Group Workshops:
(open to all on NCAN)
We believe everyone should have a safe and secure home, so we work with people to build their skills, knowledge and confidence about money and housing. We work alongside people, don’t give advice, and support them to find their own solutions.
At our small (3-5 people), informal 2-hour group workshops, we facilitate knowledge sharing on: budgeting, debts, benefits, where to find specialist help.
Our aim is to build confidence and motivation so that people feel more able to take action and more in control of their situation.
We run workshops during the week in central Norwich locations. We will speak to the referral to agree the best workshop date for them.
We can offer one-to-one support following on from our workshops.
Criteria:
We support people living in Norwich and Greater Norwich area (18+) who are accessing help from a food bank or at risk of needing to.
Service Offer – One-to-one support:
(Open to: ‘British Red Cross – foodbank support’ ‘NCA Foodbank Advisor Norwich’ (Citizens Advice Norwich foodbank) ‘Shelter Norwich foodbank’, ‘Age UK Norwich’)
We believe everyone should have a safe and secure home, so we work one-to-one with people to build their skills, knowledge and confidence about money and housing. We work alongside people, don’t give advice, and support them to find their own solutions.
We also offer small (3-5 people), informal 2-hour group workshops, which facilitate knowledge sharing between peers (see other NCAN listing).
Criteria:
We support people living in Norwich and Greater Norwich area (18+) who are accessing help from a food bank or at risk of needing to.