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    Recovery in Sandwell E-bulletin

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    The Recovery in Sandwell e-bulletin/ newsletter, aims to support people living or working in Sandwell to become'recovery informed', breaking down the stigma and prejudice towards people with drug or alcohol problems, and celebrating recovery.Everyone has a role to play in building recovery, helping people to believe in recovery and s...
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    Winter is Coming Event

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    With winter just round the corner, Act On Energy are hosting a 'Winter Is Coming' session at Darlaston Community Centre, Rough Hay Community Room, Hall Street East, Darlaston, WS10 8PL, on Friday 22nd September from 10am to 3.00pm This drop in session will look at how to tackle fuel poverty & cost of living discussions and offer ...
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    SupportED Opportunity

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    Can you make the change in your community today? West Midlands Adult Eating Disorder Provider Collaborative brings together NHS and private healthcare organisation to support people with eating disorders. The provider collaborative has a shared purpose and effective decision-making arrangements in place to understand the needs of the local pop...
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    Roots of Recovery Event

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    Come along on Tuesday 19th September from 9.30am till 3pm, to the Roots of Recovery event at Sandwell Council House Chambers Freeth Street, Oldbury B69 3DE. This event will include guest speakers who have lived experience of recovery and workshops. The opportunity to talk to any of the recovery based organisations available in t...
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    Hoarding Support Group with The Kaleidoscope Plus Group

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    Join The Kaleidoscope Plus Group from between 10am till 12pm every month at Hope Place 321 High Street, West Bromwich B70 8LU These sessions provide a safe space for individuals with hoarding behaviour to meet with others and share their experiences. Hoarding is the storing of large quantities of items that you believe hold value. Refreshments...
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    Safer 6 Event

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    Come along to Safer 6 event to get advice and support from the following council services and partnering organisations. On Thursday 5th October from 1pm till 3pm, at Brandhall Library. Providing a wide range of safety, crime prevention and healthy living advice.  This event will include advice and support from the following: Citizens Advi...
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    Let's Chat Bus - August 2023

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    The Let's Chat Bus have released more dates for the end of August. A great way to meet new friends, getting advice or to finding more information about local services and support available to you. Find out where they are heading to next, here is their upcoming dates for the end of August.Everyone is welcome, so pop along for a cuppa & a chat! &...
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    Places of Welcome

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    A welcoming supportive safe environment for people to meet others whilst having a chat and cup of coffee. Come along every Friday from 10am till 1pm, at Friar Park Millennium Community Centre, Friar Park Road, Wednesbury WS10 0JS To find your nearest Places of Welcome visit: Places of Welcome
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    Compassion 4 Carers with The Kaleidoscope Plus Group

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    The Kaleidoscope Plus Group are hosting Care for Carers sessions, this autumn and winter throughout Sandwell. These sessions will provide an open safe space for carers, with a bunch of fun activities such as quizzes, games and raffles. All the sessions will all be led by experienced staff from The Kaleidoscope Plus Group, alongs...
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    Let's Celebrate Nature

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    This August Canal & River Trust are doing a Free Community Fun Day to have some family fun and discover the history of the local canal. There will be a bunch of activities to keep all the family entertained, from face painting, henna art, tours, talks, quizzes to test your knowledge and prizes to be won! Come along on Saturday 12th Au...
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    Black Country Support After Suicide Service

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    Rethink Mental Illness provide support to next of kin and close family members who are bereaved by suicide. With support groups that are facilitated by a suicide bereavement worker and volunteer, with lived experience of bereavement by suicide. 1:1 Support from a suicide bereavement worker for six personalised weekly support sessions...
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    Family Hubs Launch Events

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    Come along to Family Hubs Launch Events in Wolverhampton to learn more about advice and guidance available in your local areas. Family Hubs provide a wide range of services including play sessions, birth registrations, access to additional support such welfare advice, mental health, employment assistance, relationship building and co...
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    Carers Group

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    Join the Carers' Group every first Thursday of the month from 10.30am till 12pm. At Bloxwich Library, Elemore Row, Bloxwich WS3 2HR. A safe supportive group and space for individuals to share experiences and share advice. For further support and advice visit: Home - Walsall Carers Hub This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01922 616 79...
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    Creative Skills Club

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    Join Let's Talk for their Creative Skills Club every Thursday from 11am till 1pm at 4 Community Trust, 63A Crosswells Road, Oldbury B68 8HH. Where they will be looking at building confidence, improving wellbeing, employability skills and more. For more information contact Just Straight Talk Tel: 01902 256 744 Email: platform@juststra...
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    Poetry Workshop: Reflections on Loss & Grief

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    Join Mary Stevens Hospice for their Poetry Workshop on the reflections of Loss and Grief. Including creative writing activities, guided prompts and art as inspiration. This workshop is open to anyone aged 18+, materials and refreshments will be provided.  On the 26th August 2023 from 10.30am till 12.30pm at Stourbridge Library, Crown Cent...
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    Let's Chat Mobile Unit

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    The Let's Chat Bus is coming to the Black Country this July & August. A great way to meet new friends, getting advice or to finding more information about local services and support available to you. Find out where they are heading to next, here is their upcoming dates for July & August. Everyone is welcome, so pop along for a cuppa & a...
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    Cost of Living Crisis Support

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    Just Straight Talk - Cost of Living Crisis Support Group taking place every Wednesday at Coseley Library from 10.30am till 11.30am. This support group will include advice on... The best rates for utilitiesBudgeting & setting up payment plans Fuel reduction & education Alongside welfare an benefit advice & m...
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    Let's Chat Bus - July Timetable

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    The Let's Chat Bus is coming to the Black Country this July. A great way to meet new friends, getting advice or to finding more information about local services and support available to you. Find out where they are heading to next, here is their upcoming dates this July. Everyone is welcome, so pop along for a cuppa & a chat!  12...
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    Bereavement Support Group

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    Join Kaleidoscope Bereavement Support Group on the first Tuesday of every month. Supporting you with your bereavement no matter how long you have been grieving for. A chance to meet others and share your experiences in a supportive welcoming group. At Hope Place 321 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8LU from 6pm till 7pm. Refreshments will be pr...
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    The Sanctuary Cafe

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    Are you feeling lonely or isolated? The Sanctuary Cafe is a safe space for adults. Where you can seek emotional and mental health support and advice, outside of usual service hours at base25. Contact hours are the following: Monday - Friday 6pm till 11pm Saturday - Sunday 12pm till 11pm Contact details are below: Phone: 0800 008 6516 or text 07800 ...
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