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.
Norwich Charitable Trusts
Norwich Consolidated Charities REFERRAL ACCEPTED THROUGH NCAN FROM NAS ONLY
We consider grants to individuals with children for essential household items such as cookers, beds, washing machines and flooring. We are unable to help with regular household bills. We welcome enquiries from people with children who have identified ways that they could escape poverty but need some financial support to achieve their goals.
We can also help with Bankruptcy or Debt Relief Order (DROs) fees if you are referred by one of our trusted partner organisations (please ask your debt advisor).
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.
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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.
HEADWAY Norfolk & Waveney brain injury charity
http://www.headay-nw.org.ukSERVICE OFFER: We support adults impacted by Brain Injury, resulting from, but not limited to stroke, road traffic accident, trips and falls. Our aim is to improve day-to-day life for every individual we work with; to improve their confidence, independence, empower them to access community assets, to socialise, enhance their wellbeing, provide them with tools and techniques to manage their symptoms and to support them in setting and achieving person centred goals.
CRITERIA: Adults over 18 who have sustained an acquired brain injury after birth. Conditions include: trauma from road traffic collisions and assaults, illness such as encephalitis and viruses, tumours or surgery and strokes.
Henderson Trust
https://henderson-norwich.org/Main Service Offer: Henderson Trust offers a range of free weekly sessions at the Cadge Road Community Centre, Cadge Road, Norwich, NR5 8DD. Our sessions are for those 50 and over, unless otherwise specified. We offer free arts and crafts workshops, social afternoons and a Sit Fit class.
Criteria: We support those aged 50 years and over. Our arts/crafts session is available to women over the age of 18.
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+
Norfolk Adult Learning
SERVICE OFFER:
– Courses for adults, including vocational qualifications and apprenticeships,
– One-to-one Skills and Career Advice
– Information, Advice and Guidance on further learning and training, employment, jobs and starting a new business.
CRITERIA:
Norfolk residents aged 19 plus. Please check our courses for up-to-date eligibility. Family Learning programmes for parents and carers aged 16 plus with their children. Many of our courses can be free.
The British Red Cross – Refugee Support
https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-help/get-help-as-a-refugeeSERVICE OFFER:
We are an independent provider of services for refugees and people seeking asylum. Offering emergency help, one-to-one support and casework, special services for children and families, and help reuniting families.
CRITERIA:
We support refugees and people seeking asylum in Norfolk.