Growing Well provides free mental health support for adults in Cumbria and North Lancashire through therapeutic horticultural and catering activities. Participants attend one day a week for up to a year at organic farm and kitchen sites in Kendal (LA8 8AE), Egremont (CA22 2AP), and Tebay. The service helps individuals rebuild confidence, learn new skills, and improve mental wellbeing. Free minibus transport is available from various pick-up points across the South Lakes, West Cumbria (including Copeland and Allerdale), Eden, North Cumbria (including Carlisle, Penrith, Shap, Kirkby Stephen, Appleby), and North Lancashire (including Lancaster and Barrow). Self-referrals and professional referrals are accepted, with a typical start within two weeks. Contact 07903 013648 or visit www.growingwell.co.uk for more information.
Categories:
Mental health support
Connecting with nature
Connecting with others
Getting active
Healthy lifestyle
Mental health
Volunteering
Service access criteria:
Our service works with adults (18+) who are experiencing severe to moderate mental health difficulties. Individuals may have a mental health diagnosis and be referred by their GP or other Health and Care Professionals. Individuals who identify as struggling with their mental health can also self-refer.
Additional needs catered for:
Learning difficulty friendly
Physical disability friendly
Non English speaking friendly
Waiting list (weeks):
2
Mental health, mental health support, recovery through activity, horticulture, gardening, physical activity, nature, outdoors