Growing Out is a therapeutic gardening programme run from Thrive’s gardens in Battersea Park for adults experiencing mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and isolation, or who are living with mental ill-health. The activities focus on gardening as a stepping stone to improving health and wellbeing, interacting with others, increasing confidence, trust and motivation, learning new skills and becoming more active in the community.
Participants attend a weekly programme for up to 12 months, with the option to complete the Level 1 City & Guilds in Practical Horticulture Skills to gain a recognised qualification.
Service statistics
Usually replies in
11 days
80%
of referrals accepted
Service access criteria:
age over 18
Categories:
Outdoor activities
Mental health support
Connecting with nature
Connecting with others
Getting active
Mental health
Social prescribing
Volunteering
Additional needs catered for:
Hearing impairment friendly
Wheelchair accessible
Learning difficulty friendly
gardening, therapeutic horticulture, nature, outdoors, mental health, wellbeing, social, horticulture training
Who can refer:
Professional referrals only