Our female survivors of sexual abuse course is 12 sessions over a 12 week duration. This course is suitable for all who identify as female who has experienced sexual abuse as a young person. The course is facilitated by Jeanette– themselves a survivor of sexual abuse – who has been facilitating such courses over many years.

Over the first six weeks, participants are made to feel at ease, comfortable, and enabled to talk and share their thoughts and feelings, whilst listening to others’ experiences. The facilitator enables individuals to share ongoing symptoms relating to their abuse including possible self-blame; common feelings of guilt; problematic emotional difficulties; flashbacks and possible hallucinations.

Gradually participants are introduced to various session-based exercises exploring their sense of self and feelings relating to this. Coping strategies are introduced, shared, and explored within the group with the aim of seeking to enhance wellbeing, outlook and self-esteem. Together the group are encouraged and supported on a pathway to understanding and recovery.

Over the remaining six weeks of the course participants are given the opportunity to learn and practice self-help, CBT-based, strategies from the “Living Life to the Full” programme, for dealing with and improving; low mood and related inactivity; negative thinking styles; poor self-esteem; problem-solving and solution-focused approaches. At the time of course conclusion, participants have improved wellbeing levels, with feelings of positivity and a strong sense of empowerment.

To enquire about a place on this course please contact Jeanette on 07896 146 413 or email [email protected]

This course is currently being held over Zoom.

Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Course

Our Survivors of sexual abuse course is 12 sessions over a 12 week duration. This course is suitable for all who identify as male who have experienced sexual abuse as a young person. The course is facilitated by Jeanette – themselves a survivor of sexual abuse – who has been facilitating such courses over many years.

Over the first six weeks participants are made to feel at ease, comfortable, and enabled to talk and share their thoughts and feelings, whilst listening to others experiences. The facilitator enables individuals to share ongoing symptoms relating to their abuse including possible self-blame; common feelings of guilt; problematic emotional difficulties; flashbacks and possible hallucinations.

Gradually participants are introduced to various session-based exercises exploring their sense of self and feelings relating to this. Coping strategies are introduced, shared and explored within the group with the aim of seeking to enhance wellbeing, outlook, and self-esteem. Together the group are encouraged and supported on a pathway to understanding and recovery.

Over the remaining six weeks of the course participants are given the opportunity to learn and practice self-help, CBT-based, strategies from the “Living Life to the Full” programme, for dealing with and improving; low mood and related inactivity; negative thinking styles; poor self-esteem; problem-solving and solution-focused approaches. At the time of course conclusion, participants have improved wellbeing levels, with feelings of positivity and a strong sense of empowerment.

To enquire about a place on this course please contact Jeanette on 07896 146 413 or [email protected]

This course is currently being held over Zoom.

Managing Anxiety Self-Help Course

FREE Course

Over six sessions this course helps you to understand how anxiety affects how you think, how you feel and subsequently what you do. In this guided self-help programme you’ll learn to develop new evidence-based techniques: to help identify negative thinking styles; to limit adverse impact on our emotional and physical feelings; to address unhelpful actions and behaviours. You’ll be introduced to strategies and tools for breaking a current negative cycle, challenging negative thinking styles and altering unhelpful behaviours.

The course uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based techniques, which are evidence-based methods for dealing with mental health issues and improving our wellbeing.

Date: Every Tuesday 10am – 12pm 

Duration: This is a 12-hour course, spread over 6 weekly 2 hour sessions.

Group size: capacity for up to 15 participants

Venue: the Mind Wellbeing Centre

3-11 Drake Street

Rochdale

OL16 1RE

Group Outcomes

• Increased understanding of thoughts, emotions, feelings and behaviour.
• Reduced levels of anxiety and stress.
• Increased levels of wellbeing.

To book on to this FREE course, please contact Neil on 07969 150 018 or [email protected] 

Our Social Café is a great way to connect with others in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It’s for anyone who feels isolated and would like to meet new people for a friendly chat.

This social cafe is free to attend.

What happens at the Social Café?

Service users chat about all sorts, it’s a no pressure and welcoming group in which service users can participate as much or as little as they like. Here’s an example of the topics the Social Cafe talk about:

• Places we have been travelling
• Relaxation
• local areas of beauty
• If you won the lottery, what would you do
   

When are the Social Cafés?

At Rochdale and District Mind we run our group every Tuesday at 10am – 12pm

Where do the Social Cafes meet?

We meet at our Rochdale Compleat Cafe, Nye Bevan House, Maclure Road, Rochdale OL11 1DN

I live by myself so this is a great way to break my day up and have a chat, good way to lift my mood.

Social Cafe Member

I use the café as my daily break from work it helps me to have some escapism, if I don’t go on my head feels full.

Social Cafe Member

It’s great to talk to like minded people and is always there when I need it.

Social Café Member

Are you struggling with your mental health and emotional wellbeing?

Please don’t suffer alone. If you’re feeling anxious, low, are struggling with negative thoughts, or just need someone to talk to, we are here for you.

Our Listening Lounge provides a safe, comfortable, and confidential space that is open out of normal working hours to support anyone over the age of 18 with their mental health and emotional wellbeing. This is a free walk-in or self-referral service that is run by Wellbeing Workers and Volunteers from Rochdale and District Mind, in partnership with local NHS services. Referrals from professionals are welcome with consent from the client.

The Listening Lounge is free to attend and is held at the Rochdale & District Mind Wellbeing Centre, 3-11 Drake Street, Rochdale OL16 1RE.

Opening Times:  

Monday 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Tuesday 10:30am – 12:30pm

Wednesday: 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Saturday: 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Please phone 01706 752 338 or 07392 313 880 or email [email protected] for more information.
 

Our BAME Women’s Wellbeing Social Cafe provides an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and relaxing environment to help improve your wellbeing and reduce isolation.

This is held at Wardleworth Community Centre, South Street, Rochdale OL16 2EP
We meet every Tuesday between 1:00-2:30 and it is FREE to attend

Our sessions are delivered in Urdu/Punjabi and Kashmiri languages. We look forward to seeing you at our BAME Women’s Social Cafe!

To book your place on our social cafe or to find out more information please call, text or whatsapp Shagufta on 07837 805 205 or email [email protected]

Music can have such a positive effect on our mental wellbeing.

In these sessions, the facilitator will play instrumental music and the group is invited to choose their own instrument and shake, bang or strum along. Participants can join in, in their own time, or choose to listen to the sounds being made by the group and relax.

Kindly supported by South Pennine Records

This is a group course spread over 6 weeks group sessions, Tuesdays 5-7pm at the Mind Wellbeing Centre.

To enquire about a place on this FREE course please contact Paula Hall on 07842 310628 or email [email protected]

Feeling safe is important. Women Only Wednesdays at Rochdale and District Mind offer a safer and supportive space for anyone who identifies as female to access support with their mental health and wellbeing.

Women are more likely to have experienced abuse, in the forms of childhood sexual exploitation and domestic abuse.

All of our current women’s groups will be held on Wednesdays. We will continue to offer all of our current services for males, with any appointments and support groups being held on other days of the week.

Help us spread our message, if you know a female who would like support with their mental health and wellbeing you can download our leaflet here:

Ignite your creativity with our Creative Writing Support. 

Free sessions!

While Creative writing is therapeutic, the group also helps boost confidence by learning something new. It offers service users the time and support to learn something new or develop their craft.

Whether you’re just starting out or working on your own writing project, the group is here to support your needs. 

• Currently, creative writing is done online remotely through email.
• comprises of activities and support
•  Learn something new
• Our Volunteer, Phil, checks his emails every Wednesday and send out worksheets (in Pdf and word format) / give feedback

Relaxation Sessions

FREE sessions

Our fast-paced society with its demands and pressures can cause people to push their minds and bodies to the limit, often to detriment of our mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Relaxation techniques are helpful tools to help cope with stress and anxiety and lead to the promotion of overall long-term health.

Relaxation slows the body down and quietens the mind. The technique used is called ‘Progressive Muscle Relaxation. It involves slowly tensing and then releasing each muscle group in the body, starting with the muscles in the toes and finishing with those in the head. It encourages people to ‘be in the present’ moment and take ‘time out’ to focus on the wellbeing of their body and mind.

This session is part of our Women only Wednesday, where we have created a safe space for all who identify as female to visit our Wellbeing Centre.

Venue: The Mind Wellbeing Centre

3-11 Drake Street

Rochdale

OL16 1RE

The approximate average attendance for the group is 6/7 people. You can choose whether to sit down on a chair or lie down on a mat (mats are provided). You are welcome to bring a blanket to cover yourself and/ or a cushion for your head or feet. You are welcome to remove your shoes to aid your relaxation.

The session lasts approximately 45 minutes. The facilitator will talk you through a guided relaxation where you’ll be asked to tense and relax your muscles, concentrate on your breathing and repeat some affirmations. It is beneficial to close your eyes but this is not necessary if you do not feel comfortable with this.

The relaxation sessions start promptly at the time detailed. You need to turn up before that time in order to get settled and ready. The facilitator closes the door when the class is due to start – after that people are not allowed in so as not to disrupt the group.

These sessions will run for 12 weeks. 

To enquire about booking a place on this course please contact Alice on 07766 140 904 or email [email protected]

This drop in provides a safer, secure and understanding environment where all who identify as female are welcome to come for a cup of tea and a chat.

Wednesdays 12.00pm – 1.00pm

These sessions are FREE to attend and are held at the Mind Wellbeing Centre, 3-11 Drake Street, Rochdale OL16 1RE.

There is no need to book a place for this, please just turn up on the day. If you would like to know more information about this drop-in session please contact Jeanette Toombs on [email protected] or call, text or whatsapp Jeanette on 07896 146 413 who will be happy to answer any questions.

Anxiety & Depression Support Group

The Anxiety & Depression peer support group is open to adults affected by depression, low mood, stress or anxiety. It offers the opportunity for confidential support, contact with others in a similar situation and the opportunity to explore positive ways of coping with anxiety and depression.

Participants are given the opportunity to select from a range of relevant topics, which will shape the content of the 12 weeks.  Topics range from sleep, panic attacks, mood food, motivation, relaxation. 

Duration:

This is a 12 week support group, spread over weekly 1.5 hour sessions. This group is free to attend.

Group size: capacity for up to 12 participants.

To book on to this course please contact Ruksana via phonecall, text or whatsapp on 0789 614 6109 or [email protected] 

Free Course

Enhance your wellbeing in our therapeutic arts & crafts sessions. Unleash your creativity and free your mind! There is something for everyone to enjoy, including but not limited to, painting, sketching, colouring, origami, and papercrafts!

Duration & Time: This is a 12-week FREE course every Thursday between 6:15-8pm

Venue: the Mind Wellbeing Centre

3-11 Drake Street

Rochdale

OL16 1RE

To book your place on this course or for more information please contact Alice on 07766 140 904 or email [email protected] 

Living Life to the Full Self-Help Course

Free course

Living Life to the Full teaches a range of life skills that are based on a tried and trusted CBT-based approach, equipping participants with useful information and resources that act as tools to use going forward through life.

You’ll learn how to: understand why you feel as you do; choose activities that improve wellbeing; identify behaviours that make you feel worse; identify and combat negative thinking styles; boost self-esteem and confidence.

Over six sessions you’ll explore the causes and effects of stress anxiety and depression, and practice coping strategies that help you deal with these, feeling more informed and empowered to move forward.

Duration:

This is a 12 hour course, spread over 6 weekly 2 hour sessions. Each Friday 10.00am – 12.00pm

Location:

The Mind Wellbeing Centre

3-11 Drake Street

Rochdale

OL16 1RE

Group size:

capacity for up to 15 participants.

Our female survivors of sexual abuse course is 12 sessions over a 12 week duration. This course is suitable for all who identify as female who has experienced sexual abuse as a young person. The course is facilitated by Jeanette– themselves a survivor of sexual abuse – who has been facilitating such courses over many years.

Over the first six weeks, participants are made to feel at ease, comfortable, and enabled to talk and share their thoughts and feelings, whilst listening to others’ experiences. The facilitator enables individuals to share ongoing symptoms relating to their abuse including possible self-blame; common feelings of guilt; problematic emotional difficulties; flashbacks and possible hallucinations.

Gradually participants are introduced to various session-based exercises exploring their sense of self and feelings relating to this. Coping strategies are introduced, shared, and explored within the group with the aim of seeking to enhance wellbeing, outlook and self-esteem. Together the group are encouraged and supported on a pathway to understanding and recovery.

Over the remaining six weeks of the course participants are given the opportunity to learn and practice self-help, CBT-based, strategies from the “Living Life to the Full” programme, for dealing with and improving; low mood and related inactivity; negative thinking styles; poor self-esteem; problem-solving and solution-focused approaches. At the time of course conclusion, participants have improved wellbeing levels, with feelings of positivity and a strong sense of empowerment.

To enquire about a place on this course please contact Jeanette on 07896 146 413 or email [email protected]

This course is currently being held over Zoom.

Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Course

Our Survivors of sexual abuse course is 12 sessions over a 12 week duration. This course is suitable for all who identify as male who have experienced sexual abuse as a young person. The course is facilitated by Jeanette – themselves a survivor of sexual abuse – who has been facilitating such courses over many years.

Over the first six weeks participants are made to feel at ease, comfortable, and enabled to talk and share their thoughts and feelings, whilst listening to others experiences. The facilitator enables individuals to share ongoing symptoms relating to their abuse including possible self-blame; common feelings of guilt; problematic emotional difficulties; flashbacks and possible hallucinations.

Gradually participants are introduced to various session-based exercises exploring their sense of self and feelings relating to this. Coping strategies are introduced, shared and explored within the group with the aim of seeking to enhance wellbeing, outlook, and self-esteem. Together the group are encouraged and supported on a pathway to understanding and recovery.

Over the remaining six weeks of the course participants are given the opportunity to learn and practice self-help, CBT-based, strategies from the “Living Life to the Full” programme, for dealing with and improving; low mood and related inactivity; negative thinking styles; poor self-esteem; problem-solving and solution-focused approaches. At the time of course conclusion, participants have improved wellbeing levels, with feelings of positivity and a strong sense of empowerment.

To enquire about a place on this course please contact Jeanette on 07896 146 413 or [email protected]

This course is currently being held over Zoom.

Managing Anxiety Self-Help Course

FREE Course

Over six sessions this course helps you to understand how anxiety affects how you think, how you feel and subsequently what you do. In this guided self-help programme you’ll learn to develop new evidence-based techniques: to help identify negative thinking styles; to limit adverse impact on our emotional and physical feelings; to address unhelpful actions and behaviours. You’ll be introduced to strategies and tools for breaking a current negative cycle, challenging negative thinking styles and altering unhelpful behaviours.

The course uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based techniques, which are evidence-based methods for dealing with mental health issues and improving our wellbeing.

Date: Every Tuesday 10am – 12pm 

Duration: This is a 12-hour course, spread over 6 weekly 2 hour sessions.

Group size: capacity for up to 15 participants

Venue: the Mind Wellbeing Centre

3-11 Drake Street

Rochdale

OL16 1RE

Group Outcomes

• Increased understanding of thoughts, emotions, feelings and behaviour.
• Reduced levels of anxiety and stress.
• Increased levels of wellbeing.

To book on to this FREE course, please contact Neil on 07969 150 018 or [email protected] 

Our Social Café is a great way to connect with others in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It’s for anyone who feels isolated and would like to meet new people for a friendly chat.

This social cafe is free to attend.

What happens at the Social Café?

Service users chat about all sorts, it’s a no pressure and welcoming group in which service users can participate as much or as little as they like. Here’s an example of the topics the Social Cafe talk about:

• Places we have been travelling
• Relaxation
• local areas of beauty
• If you won the lottery, what would you do
   

When are the Social Cafés?

At Rochdale and District Mind we run our group every Tuesday at 10am – 12pm

Where do the Social Cafes meet?

We meet at our Rochdale Compleat Cafe, Nye Bevan House, Maclure Road, Rochdale OL11 1DN

I live by myself so this is a great way to break my day up and have a chat, good way to lift my mood.

Social Cafe Member

I use the café as my daily break from work it helps me to have some escapism, if I don’t go on my head feels full.

Social Cafe Member

It’s great to talk to like minded people and is always there when I need it.

Social Café Member

Are you struggling with your mental health and emotional wellbeing?

Please don’t suffer alone. If you’re feeling anxious, low, are struggling with negative thoughts, or just need someone to talk to, we are here for you.

Our Listening Lounge provides a safe, comfortable, and confidential space that is open out of normal working hours to support anyone over the age of 18 with their mental health and emotional wellbeing. This is a free walk-in or self-referral service that is run by Wellbeing Workers and Volunteers from Rochdale and District Mind, in partnership with local NHS services. Referrals from professionals are welcome with consent from the client.

The Listening Lounge is free to attend and is held at the Rochdale & District Mind Wellbeing Centre, 3-11 Drake Street, Rochdale OL16 1RE.

Opening Times:  

Monday 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Tuesday 10:30am – 12:30pm

Wednesday: 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Saturday: 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Please phone 01706 752 338 or 07392 313 880 or email [email protected] for more information.
 

Our BAME Women’s Wellbeing Social Cafe provides an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and relaxing environment to help improve your wellbeing and reduce isolation.

This is held at Wardleworth Community Centre, South Street, Rochdale OL16 2EP
We meet every Tuesday between 1:00-2:30 and it is FREE to attend

Our sessions are delivered in Urdu/Punjabi and Kashmiri languages. We look forward to seeing you at our BAME Women’s Social Cafe!

To book your place on our social cafe or to find out more information please call, text or whatsapp Shagufta on 07837 805 205 or email [email protected]

Music can have such a positive effect on our mental wellbeing.

In these sessions, the facilitator will play instrumental music and the group is invited to choose their own instrument and shake, bang or strum along. Participants can join in, in their own time, or choose to listen to the sounds being made by the group and relax.

Kindly supported by South Pennine Records

This is a group course spread over 6 weeks group sessions, Tuesdays 5-7pm at the Mind Wellbeing Centre.

To enquire about a place on this FREE course please contact Paula Hall on 07842 310628 or email [email protected]

Ignite your creativity with our Creative Writing Support. 

Free sessions!

While Creative writing is therapeutic, the group also helps boost confidence by learning something new. It offers service users the time and support to learn something new or develop their craft.

Whether you’re just starting out or working on your own writing project, the group is here to support your needs. 

• Currently, creative writing is done online remotely through email.
• comprises of activities and support
•  Learn something new
• Our Volunteer, Phil, checks his emails every Wednesday and send out worksheets (in Pdf and word format) / give feedback

Feeling safe is important. Women Only Wednesdays at Rochdale and District Mind offer a safer and supportive space for anyone who identifies as female to access support with their mental health and wellbeing.

Women are more likely to have experienced abuse, in the forms of childhood sexual exploitation and domestic abuse.

All of our current women’s groups will be held on Wednesdays. We will continue to offer all of our current services for males, with any appointments and support groups being held on other days of the week.

Help us spread our message, if you know a female who would like support with their mental health and wellbeing you can download our leaflet here:

Relaxation Sessions

FREE sessions

Our fast-paced society with its demands and pressures can cause people to push their minds and bodies to the limit, often to detriment of our mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Relaxation techniques are helpful tools to help cope with stress and anxiety and lead to the promotion of overall long-term health.

Relaxation slows the body down and quietens the mind. The technique used is called ‘Progressive Muscle Relaxation. It involves slowly tensing and then releasing each muscle group in the body, starting with the muscles in the toes and finishing with those in the head. It encourages people to ‘be in the present’ moment and take ‘time out’ to focus on the wellbeing of their body and mind.

This session is part of our Women only Wednesday, where we have created a safe space for all who identify as female to visit our Wellbeing Centre.

Venue: The Mind Wellbeing Centre

3-11 Drake Street

Rochdale

OL16 1RE

The approximate average attendance for the group is 6/7 people. You can choose whether to sit down on a chair or lie down on a mat (mats are provided). You are welcome to bring a blanket to cover yourself and/ or a cushion for your head or feet. You are welcome to remove your shoes to aid your relaxation.

The session lasts approximately 45 minutes. The facilitator will talk you through a guided relaxation where you’ll be asked to tense and relax your muscles, concentrate on your breathing and repeat some affirmations. It is beneficial to close your eyes but this is not necessary if you do not feel comfortable with this.

The relaxation sessions start promptly at the time detailed. You need to turn up before that time in order to get settled and ready. The facilitator closes the door when the class is due to start – after that people are not allowed in so as not to disrupt the group.

These sessions will run for 12 weeks. 

To enquire about booking a place on this course please contact Alice on 07766 140 904 or email [email protected]

This drop in provides a safer, secure and understanding environment where all who identify as female are welcome to come for a cup of tea and a chat.

Wednesdays 12.00pm – 1.00pm

These sessions are FREE to attend and are held at the Mind Wellbeing Centre, 3-11 Drake Street, Rochdale OL16 1RE.

There is no need to book a place for this, please just turn up on the day. If you would like to know more information about this drop-in session please contact Jeanette Toombs on [email protected] or call, text or whatsapp Jeanette on 07896 146 413 who will be happy to answer any questions.

Anxiety & Depression Support Group

The Anxiety & Depression peer support group is open to adults affected by depression, low mood, stress or anxiety. It offers the opportunity for confidential support, contact with others in a similar situation and the opportunity to explore positive ways of coping with anxiety and depression.

Participants are given the opportunity to select from a range of relevant topics, which will shape the content of the 12 weeks.  Topics range from sleep, panic attacks, mood food, motivation, relaxation. 

Duration:

This is a 12 week support group, spread over weekly 1.5 hour sessions. This group is free to attend.

Group size: capacity for up to 12 participants.

To book on to this course please contact Ruksana via phonecall, text or whatsapp on 0789 614 6109 or [email protected] 

Free Course

Enhance your wellbeing in our therapeutic arts & crafts sessions. Unleash your creativity and free your mind! There is something for everyone to enjoy, including but not limited to, painting, sketching, colouring, origami, and papercrafts!

Duration & Time: This is a 12-week FREE course every Thursday between 6:15-8pm

Venue: the Mind Wellbeing Centre

3-11 Drake Street

Rochdale

OL16 1RE

To book your place on this course or for more information please contact Alice on 07766 140 904 or email [email protected] 

Living Life to the Full Self-Help Course

Free course

Living Life to the Full teaches a range of life skills that are based on a tried and trusted CBT-based approach, equipping participants with useful information and resources that act as tools to use going forward through life.

You’ll learn how to: understand why you feel as you do; choose activities that improve wellbeing; identify behaviours that make you feel worse; identify and combat negative thinking styles; boost self-esteem and confidence.

Over six sessions you’ll explore the causes and effects of stress anxiety and depression, and practice coping strategies that help you deal with these, feeling more informed and empowered to move forward.

Duration:

This is a 12 hour course, spread over 6 weekly 2 hour sessions. Each Friday 10.00am – 12.00pm

Location:

The Mind Wellbeing Centre

3-11 Drake Street

Rochdale

OL16 1RE

Group size:

capacity for up to 15 participants.

Our female survivors of sexual abuse course is 12 sessions over a 12 week duration. This course is suitable for all who identify as female who has experienced sexual abuse as a young person. The course is facilitated by Jeanette– themselves a survivor of sexual abuse – who has been facilitating such courses over many years.

Over the first six weeks, participants are made to feel at ease, comfortable, and enabled to talk and share their thoughts and feelings, whilst listening to others’ experiences. The facilitator enables individuals to share ongoing symptoms relating to their abuse including possible self-blame; common feelings of guilt; problematic emotional difficulties; flashbacks and possible hallucinations.

Gradually participants are introduced to various session-based exercises exploring their sense of self and feelings relating to this. Coping strategies are introduced, shared, and explored within the group with the aim of seeking to enhance wellbeing, outlook and self-esteem. Together the group are encouraged and supported on a pathway to understanding and recovery.

Over the remaining six weeks of the course participants are given the opportunity to learn and practice self-help, CBT-based, strategies from the “Living Life to the Full” programme, for dealing with and improving; low mood and related inactivity; negative thinking styles; poor self-esteem; problem-solving and solution-focused approaches. At the time of course conclusion, participants have improved wellbeing levels, with feelings of positivity and a strong sense of empowerment.

To enquire about a place on this course please contact Jeanette on 07896 146 413 or email [email protected]

This course is currently being held over Zoom.

Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Course

Our Survivors of sexual abuse course is 12 sessions over a 12 week duration. This course is suitable for all who identify as male who have experienced sexual abuse as a young person. The course is facilitated by Jeanette – themselves a survivor of sexual abuse – who has been facilitating such courses over many years.

Over the first six weeks participants are made to feel at ease, comfortable, and enabled to talk and share their thoughts and feelings, whilst listening to others experiences. The facilitator enables individuals to share ongoing symptoms relating to their abuse including possible self-blame; common feelings of guilt; problematic emotional difficulties; flashbacks and possible hallucinations.

Gradually participants are introduced to various session-based exercises exploring their sense of self and feelings relating to this. Coping strategies are introduced, shared and explored within the group with the aim of seeking to enhance wellbeing, outlook, and self-esteem. Together the group are encouraged and supported on a pathway to understanding and recovery.

Over the remaining six weeks of the course participants are given the opportunity to learn and practice self-help, CBT-based, strategies from the “Living Life to the Full” programme, for dealing with and improving; low mood and related inactivity; negative thinking styles; poor self-esteem; problem-solving and solution-focused approaches. At the time of course conclusion, participants have improved wellbeing levels, with feelings of positivity and a strong sense of empowerment.

To enquire about a place on this course please contact Jeanette on 07896 146 413 or [email protected]

This course is currently being held over Zoom.

Managing Anxiety Self-Help Course

FREE Course

Over six sessions this course helps you to understand how anxiety affects how you think, how you feel and subsequently what you do. In this guided self-help programme you’ll learn to develop new evidence-based techniques: to help identify negative thinking styles; to limit adverse impact on our emotional and physical feelings; to address unhelpful actions and behaviours. You’ll be introduced to strategies and tools for breaking a current negative cycle, challenging negative thinking styles and altering unhelpful behaviours.

The course uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based techniques, which are evidence-based methods for dealing with mental health issues and improving our wellbeing.

Date: Every Tuesday 10am – 12pm 

Duration: This is a 12-hour course, spread over 6 weekly 2 hour sessions.

Group size: capacity for up to 15 participants

Venue: the Mind Wellbeing Centre

3-11 Drake Street

Rochdale

OL16 1RE

Group Outcomes

• Increased understanding of thoughts, emotions, feelings and behaviour.
• Reduced levels of anxiety and stress.
• Increased levels of wellbeing.

To book on to this FREE course, please contact Neil on 07969 150 018 or [email protected] 

Our Social Café is a great way to connect with others in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It’s for anyone who feels isolated and would like to meet new people for a friendly chat.

This social cafe is free to attend.

What happens at the Social Café?

Service users chat about all sorts, it’s a no pressure and welcoming group in which service users can participate as much or as little as they like. Here’s an example of the topics the Social Cafe talk about:

• Places we have been travelling
• Relaxation
• local areas of beauty
• If you won the lottery, what would you do
   

When are the Social Cafés?

At Rochdale and District Mind we run our group every Tuesday at 10am – 12pm

Where do the Social Cafes meet?

We meet at our Rochdale Compleat Cafe, Nye Bevan House, Maclure Road, Rochdale OL11 1DN

I live by myself so this is a great way to break my day up and have a chat, good way to lift my mood.

Social Cafe Member

I use the café as my daily break from work it helps me to have some escapism, if I don’t go on my head feels full.

Social Cafe Member

It’s great to talk to like minded people and is always there when I need it.

Social Café Member

Are you struggling with your mental health and emotional wellbeing?

Please don’t suffer alone. If you’re feeling anxious, low, are struggling with negative thoughts, or just need someone to talk to, we are here for you.

Our Listening Lounge provides a safe, comfortable, and confidential space that is open out of normal working hours to support anyone over the age of 18 with their mental health and emotional wellbeing. This is a free walk-in or self-referral service that is run by Wellbeing Workers and Volunteers from Rochdale and District Mind, in partnership with local NHS services. Referrals from professionals are welcome with consent from the client.

The Listening Lounge is free to attend and is held at the Rochdale & District Mind Wellbeing Centre, 3-11 Drake Street, Rochdale OL16 1RE.

Opening Times:  

Monday 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Tuesday 10:30am – 12:30pm

Wednesday: 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Saturday: 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Please phone 01706 752 338 or 07392 313 880 or email [email protected] for more information.
 

Our BAME Women’s Wellbeing Social Cafe provides an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and relaxing environment to help improve your wellbeing and reduce isolation.

This is held at Wardleworth Community Centre, South Street, Rochdale OL16 2EP
We meet every Tuesday between 1:00-2:30 and it is FREE to attend

Our sessions are delivered in Urdu/Punjabi and Kashmiri languages. We look forward to seeing you at our BAME Women’s Social Cafe!

To book your place on our social cafe or to find out more information please call, text or whatsapp Shagufta on 07837 805 205 or email [email protected]

Music can have such a positive effect on our mental wellbeing.

In these sessions, the facilitator will play instrumental music and the group is invited to choose their own instrument and shake, bang or strum along. Participants can join in, in their own time, or choose to listen to the sounds being made by the group and relax.

Kindly supported by South Pennine Records

This is a group course spread over 6 weeks group sessions, Tuesdays 5-7pm at the Mind Wellbeing Centre.

To enquire about a place on this FREE course please contact Paula Hall on 07842 310628 or email [email protected]

Feeling safe is important. Women Only Wednesdays at Rochdale and District Mind offer a safer and supportive space for anyone who identifies as female to access support with their mental health and wellbeing.

Women are more likely to have experienced abuse, in the forms of childhood sexual exploitation and domestic abuse.

All of our current women’s groups will be held on Wednesdays. We will continue to offer all of our current services for males, with any appointments and support groups being held on other days of the week.

Help us spread our message, if you know a female who would like support with their mental health and wellbeing you can download our leaflet here:

Ignite your creativity with our Creative Writing Support. 

Free sessions!

While Creative writing is therapeutic, the group also helps boost confidence by learning something new. It offers service users the time and support to learn something new or develop their craft.

Whether you’re just starting out or working on your own writing project, the group is here to support your needs. 

• Currently, creative writing is done online remotely through email.
• comprises of activities and support
•  Learn something new
• Our Volunteer, Phil, checks his emails every Wednesday and send out worksheets (in Pdf and word format) / give feedback

Relaxation Sessions

FREE sessions

Our fast-paced society with its demands and pressures can cause people to push their minds and bodies to the limit, often to detriment of our mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Relaxation techniques are helpful tools to help cope with stress and anxiety and lead to the promotion of overall long-term health.

Relaxation slows the body down and quietens the mind. The technique used is called ‘Progressive Muscle Relaxation. It involves slowly tensing and then releasing each muscle group in the body, starting with the muscles in the toes and finishing with those in the head. It encourages people to ‘be in the present’ moment and take ‘time out’ to focus on the wellbeing of their body and mind.

This session is part of our Women only Wednesday, where we have created a safe space for all who identify as female to visit our Wellbeing Centre.

Venue: The Mind Wellbeing Centre

3-11 Drake Street

Rochdale

OL16 1RE

The approximate average attendance for the group is 6/7 people. You can choose whether to sit down on a chair or lie down on a mat (mats are provided). You are welcome to bring a blanket to cover yourself and/ or a cushion for your head or feet. You are welcome to remove your shoes to aid your relaxation.

The session lasts approximately 45 minutes. The facilitator will talk you through a guided relaxation where you’ll be asked to tense and relax your muscles, concentrate on your breathing and repeat some affirmations. It is beneficial to close your eyes but this is not necessary if you do not feel comfortable with this.

The relaxation sessions start promptly at the time detailed. You need to turn up before that time in order to get settled and ready. The facilitator closes the door when the class is due to start – after that people are not allowed in so as not to disrupt the group.

These sessions will run for 12 weeks. 

To enquire about booking a place on this course please contact Alice on 07766 140 904 or email [email protected]

This drop in provides a safer, secure and understanding environment where all who identify as female are welcome to come for a cup of tea and a chat.

Wednesdays 12.00pm – 1.00pm

These sessions are FREE to attend and are held at the Mind Wellbeing Centre, 3-11 Drake Street, Rochdale OL16 1RE.

There is no need to book a place for this, please just turn up on the day. If you would like to know more information about this drop-in session please contact Jeanette Toombs on [email protected] or call, text or whatsapp Jeanette on 07896 146 413 who will be happy to answer any questions.

Anxiety & Depression Support Group

The Anxiety & Depression peer support group is open to adults affected by depression, low mood, stress or anxiety. It offers the opportunity for confidential support, contact with others in a similar situation and the opportunity to explore positive ways of coping with anxiety and depression.

Participants are given the opportunity to select from a range of relevant topics, which will shape the content of the 12 weeks.  Topics range from sleep, panic attacks, mood food, motivation, relaxation. 

Duration:

This is a 12 week support group, spread over weekly 1.5 hour sessions. This group is free to attend.

Group size: capacity for up to 12 participants.

To book on to this course please contact Ruksana via phonecall, text or whatsapp on 0789 614 6109 or [email protected] 

Free Course

Enhance your wellbeing in our therapeutic arts & crafts sessions. Unleash your creativity and free your mind! There is something for everyone to enjoy, including but not limited to, painting, sketching, colouring, origami, and papercrafts!

Duration & Time: This is a 12-week FREE course every Thursday between 6:15-8pm

Venue: the Mind Wellbeing Centre

3-11 Drake Street

Rochdale

OL16 1RE

To book your place on this course or for more information please contact Alice on 07766 140 904 or email [email protected] 

Living Life to the Full Self-Help Course

Free course

Living Life to the Full teaches a range of life skills that are based on a tried and trusted CBT-based approach, equipping participants with useful information and resources that act as tools to use going forward through life.

You’ll learn how to: understand why you feel as you do; choose activities that improve wellbeing; identify behaviours that make you feel worse; identify and combat negative thinking styles; boost self-esteem and confidence.

Over six sessions you’ll explore the causes and effects of stress anxiety and depression, and practice coping strategies that help you deal with these, feeling more informed and empowered to move forward.

Duration:

This is a 12 hour course, spread over 6 weekly 2 hour sessions. Each Friday 10.00am – 12.00pm

Location:

The Mind Wellbeing Centre

3-11 Drake Street

Rochdale

OL16 1RE

Group size:

capacity for up to 15 participants.

Our female survivors of sexual abuse course is 12 sessions over a 12 week duration. This course is suitable for all who identify as female who has experienced sexual abuse as a young person. The course is facilitated by Jeanette– themselves a survivor of sexual abuse – who has been facilitating such courses over many years.

Over the first six weeks, participants are made to feel at ease, comfortable, and enabled to talk and share their thoughts and feelings, whilst listening to others’ experiences. The facilitator enables individuals to share ongoing symptoms relating to their abuse including possible self-blame; common feelings of guilt; problematic emotional difficulties; flashbacks and possible hallucinations.

Gradually participants are introduced to various session-based exercises exploring their sense of self and feelings relating to this. Coping strategies are introduced, shared, and explored within the group with the aim of seeking to enhance wellbeing, outlook and self-esteem. Together the group are encouraged and supported on a pathway to understanding and recovery.

Over the remaining six weeks of the course participants are given the opportunity to learn and practice self-help, CBT-based, strategies from the “Living Life to the Full” programme, for dealing with and improving; low mood and related inactivity; negative thinking styles; poor self-esteem; problem-solving and solution-focused approaches. At the time of course conclusion, participants have improved wellbeing levels, with feelings of positivity and a strong sense of empowerment.

To enquire about a place on this course please contact Jeanette on 07896 146 413 or email [email protected]

This course is currently being held over Zoom.

Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Course

Our Survivors of sexual abuse course is 12 sessions over a 12 week duration. This course is suitable for all who identify as male who have experienced sexual abuse as a young person. The course is facilitated by Jeanette – themselves a survivor of sexual abuse – who has been facilitating such courses over many years.

Over the first six weeks participants are made to feel at ease, comfortable, and enabled to talk and share their thoughts and feelings, whilst listening to others experiences. The facilitator enables individuals to share ongoing symptoms relating to their abuse including possible self-blame; common feelings of guilt; problematic emotional difficulties; flashbacks and possible hallucinations.

Gradually participants are introduced to various session-based exercises exploring their sense of self and feelings relating to this. Coping strategies are introduced, shared and explored within the group with the aim of seeking to enhance wellbeing, outlook, and self-esteem. Together the group are encouraged and supported on a pathway to understanding and recovery.

Over the remaining six weeks of the course participants are given the opportunity to learn and practice self-help, CBT-based, strategies from the “Living Life to the Full” programme, for dealing with and improving; low mood and related inactivity; negative thinking styles; poor self-esteem; problem-solving and solution-focused approaches. At the time of course conclusion, participants have improved wellbeing levels, with feelings of positivity and a strong sense of empowerment.

To enquire about a place on this course please contact Jeanette on 07896 146 413 or [email protected]

This course is currently being held over Zoom.

Our Social Café is a great way to connect with others in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It’s for anyone who feels isolated and would like to meet new people for a friendly chat.

This social cafe is free to attend.

What happens at the Social Café?

Service users chat about all sorts, it’s a no pressure and welcoming group in which service users can participate as much or as little as they like. Here’s an example of the topics the Social Cafe talk about:

• Places we have been travelling
• Relaxation
• local areas of beauty
• If you won the lottery, what would you do
   

When are the Social Cafés?

At Rochdale and District Mind we run our group every Tuesday at 10am – 12pm

Where do the Social Cafes meet?

We meet at our Rochdale Compleat Cafe, Nye Bevan House, Maclure Road, Rochdale OL11 1DN

I live by myself so this is a great way to break my day up and have a chat, good way to lift my mood.

Social Cafe Member

I use the café as my daily break from work it helps me to have some escapism, if I don’t go on my head feels full.

Social Cafe Member

It’s great to talk to like minded people and is always there when I need it.

Social Café Member

Managing Anxiety Self-Help Course

FREE Course

Over six sessions this course helps you to understand how anxiety affects how you think, how you feel and subsequently what you do. In this guided self-help programme you’ll learn to develop new evidence-based techniques: to help identify negative thinking styles; to limit adverse impact on our emotional and physical feelings; to address unhelpful actions and behaviours. You’ll be introduced to strategies and tools for breaking a current negative cycle, challenging negative thinking styles and altering unhelpful behaviours.

The course uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based techniques, which are evidence-based methods for dealing with mental health issues and improving our wellbeing.

Date: Every Tuesday 10am – 12pm 

Duration: This is a 12-hour course, spread over 6 weekly 2 hour sessions.

Group size: capacity for up to 15 participants

Venue: the Mind Wellbeing Centre

3-11 Drake Street

Rochdale

OL16 1RE

Group Outcomes

• Increased understanding of thoughts, emotions, feelings and behaviour.
• Reduced levels of anxiety and stress.
• Increased levels of wellbeing.

To book on to this FREE course, please contact Neil on 07969 150 018 or [email protected] 

Are you struggling with your mental health and emotional wellbeing?

Please don’t suffer alone. If you’re feeling anxious, low, are struggling with negative thoughts, or just need someone to talk to, we are here for you.

Our Listening Lounge provides a safe, comfortable, and confidential space that is open out of normal working hours to support anyone over the age of 18 with their mental health and emotional wellbeing. This is a free walk-in or self-referral service that is run by Wellbeing Workers and Volunteers from Rochdale and District Mind, in partnership with local NHS services. Referrals from professionals are welcome with consent from the client.

The Listening Lounge is free to attend and is held at the Rochdale & District Mind Wellbeing Centre, 3-11 Drake Street, Rochdale OL16 1RE.

Opening Times:  

Monday 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Tuesday 10:30am – 12:30pm

Wednesday: 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Saturday: 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Please phone 01706 752 338 or 07392 313 880 or email [email protected] for more information.
 

Our BAME Women’s Wellbeing Social Cafe provides an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and relaxing environment to help improve your wellbeing and reduce isolation.

This is held at Wardleworth Community Centre, South Street, Rochdale OL16 2EP
We meet every Tuesday between 1:00-2:30 and it is FREE to attend

Our sessions are delivered in Urdu/Punjabi and Kashmiri languages. We look forward to seeing you at our BAME Women’s Social Cafe!

To book your place on our social cafe or to find out more information please call, text or whatsapp Shagufta on 07837 805 205 or email [email protected]

Music can have such a positive effect on our mental wellbeing.

In these sessions, the facilitator will play instrumental music and the group is invited to choose their own instrument and shake, bang or strum along. Participants can join in, in their own time, or choose to listen to the sounds being made by the group and relax.

Kindly supported by South Pennine Records

This is a group course spread over 6 weeks group sessions, Tuesdays 5-7pm at the Mind Wellbeing Centre.

To enquire about a place on this FREE course please contact Paula Hall on 07842 310628 or email [email protected]

Ignite your creativity with our Creative Writing Support. 

Free sessions!

While Creative writing is therapeutic, the group also helps boost confidence by learning something new. It offers service users the time and support to learn something new or develop their craft.

Whether you’re just starting out or working on your own writing project, the group is here to support your needs. 

• Currently, creative writing is done online remotely through email.
• comprises of activities and support
•  Learn something new
• Our Volunteer, Phil, checks his emails every Wednesday and send out worksheets (in Pdf and word format) / give feedback

Feeling safe is important. Women Only Wednesdays at Rochdale and District Mind offer a safer and supportive space for anyone who identifies as female to access support with their mental health and wellbeing.

Women are more likely to have experienced abuse, in the forms of childhood sexual exploitation and domestic abuse.

All of our current women’s groups will be held on Wednesdays. We will continue to offer all of our current services for males, with any appointments and support groups being held on other days of the week.

Help us spread our message, if you know a female who would like support with their mental health and wellbeing you can download our leaflet here:

Relaxation Sessions

FREE sessions

Our fast-paced society with its demands and pressures can cause people to push their minds and bodies to the limit, often to detriment of our mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Relaxation techniques are helpful tools to help cope with stress and anxiety and lead to the promotion of overall long-term health.

Relaxation slows the body down and quietens the mind. The technique used is called ‘Progressive Muscle Relaxation. It involves slowly tensing and then releasing each muscle group in the body, starting with the muscles in the toes and finishing with those in the head. It encourages people to ‘be in the present’ moment and take ‘time out’ to focus on the wellbeing of their body and mind.

This session is part of our Women only Wednesday, where we have created a safe space for all who identify as female to visit our Wellbeing Centre.

Venue: The Mind Wellbeing Centre

3-11 Drake Street

Rochdale

OL16 1RE

The approximate average attendance for the group is 6/7 people. You can choose whether to sit down on a chair or lie down on a mat (mats are provided). You are welcome to bring a blanket to cover yourself and/ or a cushion for your head or feet. You are welcome to remove your shoes to aid your relaxation.

The session lasts approximately 45 minutes. The facilitator will talk you through a guided relaxation where you’ll be asked to tense and relax your muscles, concentrate on your breathing and repeat some affirmations. It is beneficial to close your eyes but this is not necessary if you do not feel comfortable with this.

The relaxation sessions start promptly at the time detailed. You need to turn up before that time in order to get settled and ready. The facilitator closes the door when the class is due to start – after that people are not allowed in so as not to disrupt the group.

These sessions will run for 12 weeks. 

To enquire about booking a place on this course please contact Alice on 07766 140 904 or email [email protected]

This drop in provides a safer, secure and understanding environment where all who identify as female are welcome to come for a cup of tea and a chat.

Wednesdays 12.00pm – 1.00pm

These sessions are FREE to attend and are held at the Mind Wellbeing Centre, 3-11 Drake Street, Rochdale OL16 1RE.

There is no need to book a place for this, please just turn up on the day. If you would like to know more information about this drop-in session please contact Jeanette Toombs on [email protected] or call, text or whatsapp Jeanette on 07896 146 413 who will be happy to answer any questions.

Anxiety & Depression Support Group

The Anxiety & Depression peer support group is open to adults affected by depression, low mood, stress or anxiety. It offers the opportunity for confidential support, contact with others in a similar situation and the opportunity to explore positive ways of coping with anxiety and depression.

Participants are given the opportunity to select from a range of relevant topics, which will shape the content of the 12 weeks.  Topics range from sleep, panic attacks, mood food, motivation, relaxation. 

Duration:

This is a 12 week support group, spread over weekly 1.5 hour sessions. This group is free to attend.

Group size: capacity for up to 12 participants.

To book on to this course please contact Ruksana via phonecall, text or whatsapp on 0789 614 6109 or [email protected] 

Free Course

Enhance your wellbeing in our therapeutic arts & crafts sessions. Unleash your creativity and free your mind! There is something for everyone to enjoy, including but not limited to, painting, sketching, colouring, origami, and papercrafts!

Duration & Time: This is a 12-week FREE course every Thursday between 6:15-8pm

Venue: the Mind Wellbeing Centre

3-11 Drake Street

Rochdale

OL16 1RE

To book your place on this course or for more information please contact Alice on 07766 140 904 or email [email protected] 

Living Life to the Full Self-Help Course

Free course

Living Life to the Full teaches a range of life skills that are based on a tried and trusted CBT-based approach, equipping participants with useful information and resources that act as tools to use going forward through life.

You’ll learn how to: understand why you feel as you do; choose activities that improve wellbeing; identify behaviours that make you feel worse; identify and combat negative thinking styles; boost self-esteem and confidence.

Over six sessions you’ll explore the causes and effects of stress anxiety and depression, and practice coping strategies that help you deal with these, feeling more informed and empowered to move forward.

Duration:

This is a 12 hour course, spread over 6 weekly 2 hour sessions. Each Friday 10.00am – 12.00pm

Location:

The Mind Wellbeing Centre

3-11 Drake Street

Rochdale

OL16 1RE

Group size:

capacity for up to 15 participants.

Our female survivors of sexual abuse course is 12 sessions over a 12 week duration. This course is suitable for all who identify as female who has experienced sexual abuse as a young person. The course is facilitated by Jeanette– themselves a survivor of sexual abuse – who has been facilitating such courses over many years.

Over the first six weeks, participants are made to feel at ease, comfortable, and enabled to talk and share their thoughts and feelings, whilst listening to others’ experiences. The facilitator enables individuals to share ongoing symptoms relating to their abuse including possible self-blame; common feelings of guilt; problematic emotional difficulties; flashbacks and possible hallucinations.

Gradually participants are introduced to various session-based exercises exploring their sense of self and feelings relating to this. Coping strategies are introduced, shared, and explored within the group with the aim of seeking to enhance wellbeing, outlook and self-esteem. Together the group are encouraged and supported on a pathway to understanding and recovery.

Over the remaining six weeks of the course participants are given the opportunity to learn and practice self-help, CBT-based, strategies from the “Living Life to the Full” programme, for dealing with and improving; low mood and related inactivity; negative thinking styles; poor self-esteem; problem-solving and solution-focused approaches. At the time of course conclusion, participants have improved wellbeing levels, with feelings of positivity and a strong sense of empowerment.

To enquire about a place on this course please contact Jeanette on 07896 146 413 or email [email protected]

This course is currently being held over Zoom.

Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Course

Our Survivors of sexual abuse course is 12 sessions over a 12 week duration. This course is suitable for all who identify as male who have experienced sexual abuse as a young person. The course is facilitated by Jeanette – themselves a survivor of sexual abuse – who has been facilitating such courses over many years.

Over the first six weeks participants are made to feel at ease, comfortable, and enabled to talk and share their thoughts and feelings, whilst listening to others experiences. The facilitator enables individuals to share ongoing symptoms relating to their abuse including possible self-blame; common feelings of guilt; problematic emotional difficulties; flashbacks and possible hallucinations.

Gradually participants are introduced to various session-based exercises exploring their sense of self and feelings relating to this. Coping strategies are introduced, shared and explored within the group with the aim of seeking to enhance wellbeing, outlook, and self-esteem. Together the group are encouraged and supported on a pathway to understanding and recovery.

Over the remaining six weeks of the course participants are given the opportunity to learn and practice self-help, CBT-based, strategies from the “Living Life to the Full” programme, for dealing with and improving; low mood and related inactivity; negative thinking styles; poor self-esteem; problem-solving and solution-focused approaches. At the time of course conclusion, participants have improved wellbeing levels, with feelings of positivity and a strong sense of empowerment.

To enquire about a place on this course please contact Jeanette on 07896 146 413 or [email protected]

This course is currently being held over Zoom.

Managing Anxiety Self-Help Course

FREE Course

Over six sessions this course helps you to understand how anxiety affects how you think, how you feel and subsequently what you do. In this guided self-help programme you’ll learn to develop new evidence-based techniques: to help identify negative thinking styles; to limit adverse impact on our emotional and physical feelings; to address unhelpful actions and behaviours. You’ll be introduced to strategies and tools for breaking a current negative cycle, challenging negative thinking styles and altering unhelpful behaviours.

The course uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based techniques, which are evidence-based methods for dealing with mental health issues and improving our wellbeing.

Date: Every Tuesday 10am – 12pm 

Duration: This is a 12-hour course, spread over 6 weekly 2 hour sessions.

Group size: capacity for up to 15 participants

Venue: the Mind Wellbeing Centre

3-11 Drake Street

Rochdale

OL16 1RE

Group Outcomes

• Increased understanding of thoughts, emotions, feelings and behaviour.
• Reduced levels of anxiety and stress.
• Increased levels of wellbeing.

To book on to this FREE course, please contact Neil on 07969 150 018 or [email protected] 

Our Social Café is a great way to connect with others in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It’s for anyone who feels isolated and would like to meet new people for a friendly chat.

This social cafe is free to attend.

What happens at the Social Café?

Service users chat about all sorts, it’s a no pressure and welcoming group in which service users can participate as much or as little as they like. Here’s an example of the topics the Social Cafe talk about:

• Places we have been travelling
• Relaxation
• local areas of beauty
• If you won the lottery, what would you do
   

When are the Social Cafés?

At Rochdale and District Mind we run our group every Tuesday at 10am – 12pm

Where do the Social Cafes meet?

We meet at our Rochdale Compleat Cafe, Nye Bevan House, Maclure Road, Rochdale OL11 1DN

I live by myself so this is a great way to break my day up and have a chat, good way to lift my mood.

Social Cafe Member

I use the café as my daily break from work it helps me to have some escapism, if I don’t go on my head feels full.

Social Cafe Member

It’s great to talk to like minded people and is always there when I need it.

Social Café Member

Are you struggling with your mental health and emotional wellbeing?

Please don’t suffer alone. If you’re feeling anxious, low, are struggling with negative thoughts, or just need someone to talk to, we are here for you.

Our Listening Lounge provides a safe, comfortable, and confidential space that is open out of normal working hours to support anyone over the age of 18 with their mental health and emotional wellbeing. This is a free walk-in or self-referral service that is run by Wellbeing Workers and Volunteers from Rochdale and District Mind, in partnership with local NHS services. Referrals from professionals are welcome with consent from the client.

The Listening Lounge is free to attend and is held at the Rochdale & District Mind Wellbeing Centre, 3-11 Drake Street, Rochdale OL16 1RE.

Opening Times:  

Monday 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Tuesday 10:30am – 12:30pm

Wednesday: 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Saturday: 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Please phone 01706 752 338 or 07392 313 880 or email [email protected] for more information.
 

Our BAME Women’s Wellbeing Social Cafe provides an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and relaxing environment to help improve your wellbeing and reduce isolation.

This is held at Wardleworth Community Centre, South Street, Rochdale OL16 2EP
We meet every Tuesday between 1:00-2:30 and it is FREE to attend

Our sessions are delivered in Urdu/Punjabi and Kashmiri languages. We look forward to seeing you at our BAME Women’s Social Cafe!

To book your place on our social cafe or to find out more information please call, text or whatsapp Shagufta on 07837 805 205 or email [email protected]

Music can have such a positive effect on our mental wellbeing.

In these sessions, the facilitator will play instrumental music and the group is invited to choose their own instrument and shake, bang or strum along. Participants can join in, in their own time, or choose to listen to the sounds being made by the group and relax.

Kindly supported by South Pennine Records

This is a group course spread over 6 weeks group sessions, Tuesdays 5-7pm at the Mind Wellbeing Centre.

To enquire about a place on this FREE course please contact Paula Hall on 07842 310628 or email [email protected]

Feeling safe is important. Women Only Wednesdays at Rochdale and District Mind offer a safer and supportive space for anyone who identifies as female to access support with their mental health and wellbeing.

Women are more likely to have experienced abuse, in the forms of childhood sexual exploitation and domestic abuse.

All of our current women’s groups will be held on Wednesdays. We will continue to offer all of our current services for males, with any appointments and support groups being held on other days of the week.

Help us spread our message, if you know a female who would like support with their mental health and wellbeing you can download our leaflet here:

Ignite your creativity with our Creative Writing Support. 

Free sessions!

While Creative writing is therapeutic, the group also helps boost confidence by learning something new. It offers service users the time and support to learn something new or develop their craft.

Whether you’re just starting out or working on your own writing project, the group is here to support your needs. 

• Currently, creative writing is done online remotely through email.
• comprises of activities and support
•  Learn something new
• Our Volunteer, Phil, checks his emails every Wednesday and send out worksheets (in Pdf and word format) / give feedback

Relaxation Sessions

FREE sessions

Our fast-paced society with its demands and pressures can cause people to push their minds and bodies to the limit, often to detriment of our mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Relaxation techniques are helpful tools to help cope with stress and anxiety and lead to the promotion of overall long-term health.

Relaxation slows the body down and quietens the mind. The technique used is called ‘Progressive Muscle Relaxation. It involves slowly tensing and then releasing each muscle group in the body, starting with the muscles in the toes and finishing with those in the head. It encourages people to ‘be in the present’ moment and take ‘time out’ to focus on the wellbeing of their body and mind.

This session is part of our Women only Wednesday, where we have created a safe space for all who identify as female to visit our Wellbeing Centre.

Venue: The Mind Wellbeing Centre

3-11 Drake Street

Rochdale

OL16 1RE

The approximate average attendance for the group is 6/7 people. You can choose whether to sit down on a chair or lie down on a mat (mats are provided). You are welcome to bring a blanket to cover yourself and/ or a cushion for your head or feet. You are welcome to remove your shoes to aid your relaxation.

The session lasts approximately 45 minutes. The facilitator will talk you through a guided relaxation where you’ll be asked to tense and relax your muscles, concentrate on your breathing and repeat some affirmations. It is beneficial to close your eyes but this is not necessary if you do not feel comfortable with this.

The relaxation sessions start promptly at the time detailed. You need to turn up before that time in order to get settled and ready. The facilitator closes the door when the class is due to start – after that people are not allowed in so as not to disrupt the group.

These sessions will run for 12 weeks. 

To enquire about booking a place on this course please contact Alice on 07766 140 904 or email [email protected]

This drop in provides a safer, secure and understanding environment where all who identify as female are welcome to come for a cup of tea and a chat.

Wednesdays 12.00pm – 1.00pm

These sessions are FREE to attend and are held at the Mind Wellbeing Centre, 3-11 Drake Street, Rochdale OL16 1RE.

There is no need to book a place for this, please just turn up on the day. If you would like to know more information about this drop-in session please contact Jeanette Toombs on jeane[email protected] or call, text or whatsapp Jeanette on 07896 146 413 who will be happy to answer any questions.

Anxiety & Depression Support Group

The Anxiety & Depression peer support group is open to adults affected by depression, low mood, stress or anxiety. It offers the opportunity for confidential support, contact with others in a similar situation and the opportunity to explore positive ways of coping with anxiety and depression.

Participants are given the opportunity to select from a range of relevant topics, which will shape the content of the 12 weeks.  Topics range from sleep, panic attacks, mood food, motivation, relaxation. 

Duration:

This is a 12 week support group, spread over weekly 1.5 hour sessions. This group is free to attend.

Group size: capacity for up to 12 participants.

To book on to this course please contact Ruksana via phonecall, text or whatsapp on 0789 614 6109 or [email protected] 

Free Course

Enhance your wellbeing in our therapeutic arts & crafts sessions. Unleash your creativity and free your mind! There is something for everyone to enjoy, including but not limited to, painting, sketching, colouring, origami, and papercrafts!

Duration & Time: This is a 12-week FREE course every Thursday between 6:15-8pm

Venue: the Mind Wellbeing Centre

3-11 Drake Street

Rochdale

OL16 1RE

To book your place on this course or for more information please contact Alice on 07766 140 904 or email [email protected] 

Living Life to the Full Self-Help Course

Free course

Living Life to the Full teaches a range of life skills that are based on a tried and trusted CBT-based approach, equipping participants with useful information and resources that act as tools to use going forward through life.

You’ll learn how to: understand why you feel as you do; choose activities that improve wellbeing; identify behaviours that make you feel worse; identify and combat negative thinking styles; boost self-esteem and confidence.

Over six sessions you’ll explore the causes and effects of stress anxiety and depression, and practice coping strategies that help you deal with these, feeling more informed and empowered to move forward.

Duration:

This is a 12 hour course, spread over 6 weekly 2 hour sessions. Each Friday 10.00am – 12.00pm

Location:

The Mind Wellbeing Centre

3-11 Drake Street

Rochdale

OL16 1RE

Group size:

capacity for up to 15 participants.

Our female survivors of sexual abuse course is 12 sessions over a 12 week duration. This course is suitable for all who identify as female who has experienced sexual abuse as a young person. The course is facilitated by Jeanette– themselves a survivor of sexual abuse – who has been facilitating such courses over many years.

Over the first six weeks, participants are made to feel at ease, comfortable, and enabled to talk and share their thoughts and feelings, whilst listening to others’ experiences. The facilitator enables individuals to share ongoing symptoms relating to their abuse including possible self-blame; common feelings of guilt; problematic emotional difficulties; flashbacks and possible hallucinations.

Gradually participants are introduced to various session-based exercises exploring their sense of self and feelings relating to this. Coping strategies are introduced, shared, and explored within the group with the aim of seeking to enhance wellbeing, outlook and self-esteem. Together the group are encouraged and supported on a pathway to understanding and recovery.

Over the remaining six weeks of the course participants are given the opportunity to learn and practice self-help, CBT-based, strategies from the “Living Life to the Full” programme, for dealing with and improving; low mood and related inactivity; negative thinking styles; poor self-esteem; problem-solving and solution-focused approaches. At the time of course conclusion, participants have improved wellbeing levels, with feelings of positivity and a strong sense of empowerment.

To enquire about a place on this course please contact Jeanette on 07896 146 413 or email [email protected]

This course is currently being held over Zoom.

Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Course

Our Survivors of sexual abuse course is 12 sessions over a 12 week duration. This course is suitable for all who identify as male who have experienced sexual abuse as a young person. The course is facilitated by Jeanette – themselves a survivor of sexual abuse – who has been facilitating such courses over many years.

Over the first six weeks participants are made to feel at ease, comfortable, and enabled to talk and share their thoughts and feelings, whilst listening to others experiences. The facilitator enables individuals to share ongoing symptoms relating to their abuse including possible self-blame; common feelings of guilt; problematic emotional difficulties; flashbacks and possible hallucinations.

Gradually participants are introduced to various session-based exercises exploring their sense of self and feelings relating to this. Coping strategies are introduced, shared and explored within the group with the aim of seeking to enhance wellbeing, outlook, and self-esteem. Together the group are encouraged and supported on a pathway to understanding and recovery.

Over the remaining six weeks of the course participants are given the opportunity to learn and practice self-help, CBT-based, strategies from the “Living Life to the Full” programme, for dealing with and improving; low mood and related inactivity; negative thinking styles; poor self-esteem; problem-solving and solution-focused approaches. At the time of course conclusion, participants have improved wellbeing levels, with feelings of positivity and a strong sense of empowerment.

To enquire about a place on this course please contact Jeanette on 07896 146 413 or [email protected]

This course is currently being held over Zoom.

Managing Anxiety Self-Help Course

FREE Course

Over six sessions this course helps you to understand how anxiety affects how you think, how you feel and subsequently what you do. In this guided self-help programme you’ll learn to develop new evidence-based techniques: to help identify negative thinking styles; to limit adverse impact on our emotional and physical feelings; to address unhelpful actions and behaviours. You’ll be introduced to strategies and tools for breaking a current negative cycle, challenging negative thinking styles and altering unhelpful behaviours.

The course uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based techniques, which are evidence-based methods for dealing with mental health issues and improving our wellbeing.

Date: Every Tuesday 10am – 12pm 

Duration: This is a 12-hour course, spread over 6 weekly 2 hour sessions.

Group size: capacity for up to 15 participants

Venue: the Mind Wellbeing Centre

3-11 Drake Street

Rochdale

OL16 1RE

Group Outcomes

• Increased understanding of thoughts, emotions, feelings and behaviour.
• Reduced levels of anxiety and stress.
• Increased levels of wellbeing.

To book on to this FREE course, please contact Neil on 07969 150 018 or [email protected] 

Our Social Café is a great way to connect with others in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It’s for anyone who feels isolated and would like to meet new people for a friendly chat.

This social cafe is free to attend.

What happens at the Social Café?

Service users chat about all sorts, it’s a no pressure and welcoming group in which service users can participate as much or as little as they like. Here’s an example of the topics the Social Cafe talk about:

• Places we have been travelling
• Relaxation
• local areas of beauty
• If you won the lottery, what would you do
   

When are the Social Cafés?

At Rochdale and District Mind we run our group every Tuesday at 10am – 12pm

Where do the Social Cafes meet?

We meet at our Rochdale Compleat Cafe, Nye Bevan House, Maclure Road, Rochdale OL11 1DN

I live by myself so this is a great way to break my day up and have a chat, good way to lift my mood.

Social Cafe Member

I use the café as my daily break from work it helps me to have some escapism, if I don’t go on my head feels full.

Social Cafe Member

It’s great to talk to like minded people and is always there when I need it.

Social Café Member

Are you struggling with your mental health and emotional wellbeing?

Please don’t suffer alone. If you’re feeling anxious, low, are struggling with negative thoughts, or just need someone to talk to, we are here for you.

Our Listening Lounge provides a safe, comfortable, and confidential space that is open out of normal working hours to support anyone over the age of 18 with their mental health and emotional wellbeing. This is a free walk-in or self-referral service that is run by Wellbeing Workers and Volunteers from Rochdale and District Mind, in partnership with local NHS services. Referrals from professionals are welcome with consent from the client.

The Listening Lounge is free to attend and is held at the Rochdale & District Mind Wellbeing Centre, 3-11 Drake Street, Rochdale OL16 1RE.

Opening Times:  

Monday 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Tuesday 10:30am – 12:30pm

Wednesday: 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Saturday: 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Please phone 01706 752 338 or 07392 313 880 or email [email protected] for more information.
 

Our BAME Women’s Wellbeing Social Cafe provides an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and relaxing environment to help improve your wellbeing and reduce isolation.

This is held at Wardleworth Community Centre, South Street, Rochdale OL16 2EP
We meet every Tuesday between 1:00-2:30 and it is FREE to attend

Our sessions are delivered in Urdu/Punjabi and Kashmiri languages. We look forward to seeing you at our BAME Women’s Social Cafe!

To book your place on our social cafe or to find out more information please call, text or whatsapp Shagufta on 07837 805 205 or email [email protected]