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The Dove Centre
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In the early 1980’s there was little support for people with mental ill-health. Members of Mind saw the need for a day centre in Chelmsford and campaigned for facilities. The Dove Centre was opened in 1984 to meet this need.
It is funded jointly by the Health Authority, and Social Services and receives donations from the Chelmsford Mind Association and other charities. It has an Executive Committee on which centre users and volunteers are represented.
The Dove Centre is staffed by a small group of professional workers and administrative staff, with the assistance of volunteers who are trained, supervised and supported by a Volunteer Co-ordinator.
Charity Nos: Dove Centre 293945 and Mind Assoc. 283769
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WHAT THE DOVE CENTRE OFFERS :
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We continue to offer a varied programme which includes:
- Individual counselling
- Drop-in sessions
- Activity groups/Art/Art and Crafts
- Creative Writing
- Gardening Project
- Relaxation Classes
- Women's group
- Discussion Group
- Anxiety Management Group
- Carers Group
- Confidence Building Group
- Eating Disorders Group
- Solution Focus Group
- Guitar Lessons
- Keep Fit
- Members’ Social Events
- Sunday Lunch Club
- Outreach Projects in Witham & Braintree
It is a FREE service. Our opening hours are:
9a.m. - 5.30p.m., Monday to Thursday
9a.m. - 5p.m. Friday, plus some evening activities
There is an answering machine for messages outside of these times.
Saturday: Eating Disorders Group 11.30a.m.-2.30p.m.
Sunday Lunch Club 12 - 4.00 p.m.
Self-referrals are welcomed as well as referrals from other agencies.
Leaflets are available giving details of programme.
There is access for the disabled to ground floor area.
No Parking : We are not able to offer parking to the public, although arrangements may be made if you are registered disabled.
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