Hastings Resource Centre.

The Centre aims to assist people to attain or maintain maximum independence in the community and to support people in managing their own mental health needs.

Aims of the centre

The day support service aims to provide a healthy living package of:

• Opportunities to improve physical health, e.g. exercise, healthy eating, relaxation and complementary therapies
• Opportunities for self-development and learning (either in-house or at other local facilities)
• Opportunities to engage in creative and leisure pursuits, e.g. art, music, writing, dance

People may be referred by local health and other agencies withing the Mental Health Network, or can refer themselves. A Referral Form is available to download.

Where?

Carisbrooke House, Stockleigh Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0JP.
Tel: (01424) 434886

When?

The centre is open on weekdays:-
Mon 10.00-14.00 (café closes 13.30)
Tue-Fri 10.00-16.00 (café closes 14.30)

Contact us

You can get in touch with us by post, phone or email.

How we do it

We aim to be flexible in how people use the centre and what support they need:

• Some people come in for information and signposting to other resources, facilities and activities in the community.
• Some people link in with the support project on an informal basis, i.e. for social contact, use of the café and to join in some of the structured but informal groups and activities. Many of these activities are volunteer or service user led. People can develop their skills and interests and share them with other users.
• A smaller proportion of people have a more formal support plan, which is usually focussed and time-limited to address specific issues.

Daily activities

The facilities at the centre include a reception area with computers for internet access, café, social room, a small art room, garden/smoking area and a number of small meeting rooms for other activities or private meetings.

Regular activities

Fruit & veg stall, music group, quiz.

Regular external activities

Swimming, healthy walks, art group

Occasional activities (see What’s On)

Day trips, healthy living/eating sessions and other courses, White Rock Theatre, camping trips.

Citizens Advice Bureau, Mental Health in Primary Care, Options service, Vocational support services, Community links services, Educational groups from local colleges and WEA, Community Fruit and Veg Project, Complementary therapists, Other interest groups.