Andover Mind Resource Centre

Our Resource Centre and offices are based at Arcade House, Westbrook Close in Andover (opposite Andover Police Station). the day service activities are led by a team of support, time and recovery workers (also known as STR workers).

The day service activities are led by the team of support, time and recovery workers who focus support according to individual needs of service users. This service provides one to one emotional support, safe space, peer support and therapeutic activities.
There are current groups running throughout the week which service users can choose and use according to their needs and interests.

The Choose and Use Programme

Monday	Rambling Group
Tuesday	Cooking Group
Wednesday	Cinema Club
Thursday	Art, Music Group
Friday	Creative Discovery Group History Group Modelling Group
1 to 1 guitar tuition available by arrangement

We review our groups periodically to ensure that our activity programme is promoting and maintaining well-being, and is meeting identified service user interest. 

Opening Times

9.30am - 4.30pm      Monday to Friday
10am - 4pm               Sundays

The centre is staffed from 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday

Charges

There is a small charge for tea, coffee and lunch, if required, daily.
Service users may be asked to make a small contribution to transport costs for outings.

Transport

This can be provided for those living in the surrounding area of Andover on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Eligibility

For those aged 18 – 65 years old who have Mental Health problems, and live with the Andover area. The service is not open to those whose primary problem is alcohol or drug related.

How to access our service

Through referral via the specialist mental health services for example

Andover CMHT
Assertive Outreach Team
Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team
Early Intervention of Psychosis Team

We currently do not accept self referrals or direct via local GP

Further information

Every 6 weeks we hold a Community meeting to gain feedback from service users and update on current changes within our services. The Community Meeting is facilitated by the Mid Hants and Eastleigh Service User Involvement Project.

Contact

For further information please contact Hannah Mutter or a member of our day service team on 01264 332297