Arts for Good Health
‘You can’t use up creativity; the more you have the more you use.’ Maya Angelou.
Did you know that being creative is good for your mental health? Are you or do you have clients who are interested to learn how to use creativity to boost health and wellbeing?
Did you know that being creative is good for your mental health? Are you or do you have clients who are interested to learn how to use creativity to boost health and wellbeing?
‘Arts for Good Health’ courses are run by the Recovery Pathways service. These are a variety of short courses designed for access to further parts of the community and have their own prospectus. These can be used as an introduction to our core service or as part of a move on plan. We encourage referrals from services and self-referrals.
Courses run for around six to eight weeks at differing venues across the city, with group sizes ranging from six to 12 participants depending on the venue.
Places are limited and reserved on a first come first served basis. All materials are provided free of charge.
“Talking with people and sharing ideas has been really helpful to me; I’ve made new friends and recaptured my self-belief.”
These are a variety of short courses designed for access to further parts of the community and have their own prospectus, which you can view here: Prospectus 19-20 .pdf. These can be used as an introduction to our core service or as part of a move on plan. We encourage referrals from services and self-referrals from people who meet the following criteria:
- People over the age of 18
- Manchester resident
- Need to be able to independently access the venue
- Both Trust and non-Trust service users who are interested in benefitting their wellbeing using creative activity
- CPA not required
Please send all completed referral forms to referrals.recoverypathways@gmmh.nhs.uk. Please specify which Arts for Good Health course you are interested in.
Upcoming Courses
Bloom: Needle felt landscapes - May 2023
Art and nature can boost our wellbeing by allowing us to slow down, connect, and unwind. This 6-week creative course is inspired by nature and the beautiful colours of the summer season. We will be:
- Taking time to observe the garden and record what we see
- Using natural materials and needle felting techniques
- Working in a small supportive group
- Making finished items to take away
Suitable for everyone including beginners. Materials and refreshments provided.
When: Tuesdays, 9 May - 20 June (no session on 30 May), 1.30am - 3.30pm
Where: Studio One St Andrews Church, Brownley Rd, Wythenshawe, M22 0DW
To refer yourself or someone to this course, please see the 'How to access' section on this page to download our referral forms. You can also email referrals.recoverypathways@gmmh.nhs.uk or call 07435 763398 for more information.