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Day Services Centres

Cardiff Local Authority- Adult Services – provides two Mental Health Day Services:

Meteor Street Day Services

42 Meteor Street, Adamsdown, Cardiff Cf24 0HX      

029 20489333

Ty Canna Day Services

40 Market Road, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1RZ 

029 20641530 

Both day services aim to provide a range of flexible services based on our service users individual needs. We provide these services in the daytime or evenings at either of our buildings; in the community or our service users home. We provide relevant information and support to enable our service users make informed choices in order to reach their full potential. Additionally,our buildings are used as a resource for providing information on Mental Health issues. Voluntary groups also use our buildings as a venue for mental health focussed self-help groups. We actively encourage service users to get involved in planning and developing of our services.

Outreach Service

The 'Outreach' service is provided by both day services. The aim of the outreach serviceis to help service users develop their 'Life Skills' e.g.
  • Increasing confidence in social situations
  • Developing Education,Training or Work Skills
  • Promote Independent Living Skills: Individual Budget Planning Meal Planning and Cooking Shopping
  • Working on Practical Tasks
  • Promote Healthy Living
  • Regaining Social Confidence -using public transport, participating in leisure activities. Supporting service users in Educational,Training or Voluntary / Paid Work
  • Working with Service Users so that they take an active part in their care,treatment and support package

Drop In

A friendly, supportive Drop-In is provided on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (inc some evenings) at both Day Services.
 
  • The overall aims of the Drop-In are:
  • To provide a friendly,supportive,non-judgemental environment.
  • To overcome isolation.
  • To be a viable alternative to hospital.
  • To provide advice and information.
  • To provide social and psychological support
  • To provide respite for carers
  • To act as a resource centre.
Social activities are frequently arranged outside the service including Theatre / Cinema visits; Meals out; Day Trips; Sporting Activities; Use of Leisure Centres
 
Referrals A Unified Assessment needs to be completed in order to gain access to any part of the service. Eligibility is decided by a Mental Health Team manager and or Service Manager.
 
Contact Mark Roberts 029 2064 1530 & 2048 9333,  Nia Bannister - Ty Canna 029 2064 1530,  Bethan Webb - Meteor St 029 2048 9333
 
Updated November 2009

 

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