Weekly mixed drop-in

The mixed weekly drop-in runs on a Thursday between 1 and 4pm and offers a space to socialise with others in a comfortable, non-judgemental, relaxed atmosphere.
It’s a safe place where if you feel like you need a confidential chat, staff are available for a one to one session in one of the counselling rooms.
There is no obligation to stay for the entire session and you can come along for however long you want.

What usually happens?
From 1-2pm there is tea, coffee, snacks and a chance to have a chat and from 2-3pm we have activities including talks and workshops on subjects such as benefits advice, sexual health and civil partnerships, together with social-based activities such as quizzes.
Sometimes we have trips out to museums, restaurants and bowling alleys and these trips may start earlier than 1pm to allow time for travel.

The programme of activities is organised by the Drop-In group.

If you are new to the Drop-In, you will be asked to fill in a membership form. The information you provide in this form is confidential and is used for monitoring purposes only.

What to expect from the Drop-In
Members of the Drop-In discussed what is expected from each session and the list below is compiled from the suggestions made within the group:
• A relaxed atmosphere
• An acceptance regardless of the way we look
• Supportiveness from one another
• Tolerance of each other
• Members to have a non-judgemental view of others
• An understanding that some sessions may not always go to plan
• Honesty
• To try to be aware of others feelings
• To welcome new members warmly
• To respect personal boundaries
• To be open-minded
• Respect and sensitivity to confidential issues discussed within the Drop-In
• Friendly staff
• To have the choice to be involved in activities or not

If you are unsure about whether or not the Drop-In is for you, email Taz or call her on 020 8305 5000 to find out more.

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