What is it?
- A charity offering support to anyone 18+ in Camden.
- Offer one-to-one independent living support.
- Have a wide range of community activities.
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Description
Likewise is a charity and community centre in Camden with a long history of supporting people across the community. They work with people from all backgrounds and circumstances to support wellbeing and community and focus on the things that matter to each person.
Likewise are constantly learning from the people they work with to create spaces where people feel acceptance and belonging.
Details of the different services that they offer can be found below.
Likewise's services
- Community Spaces
Activities and events which aim to support individual and community wellbeing. These take place both within the Camden Hub and out in the local community area. Activities range from Community Cafe, a walking group (Walky Talky), Creative Colouring and more.
Please visit the Likewise website for more information and to view the monthly timetable.
- Likewise 6-8 Session service
Likewise’s short-term prevention service is accessible to anyone over 18, living in Camden and needing mental health support. It is available regardless of eligibility for adult social care services and/or previous contact with mental health services.
After an initial assessment, you will work closely with a member of staff to identify the type of support that works for you. Over a maximum of 8 sessions, they will help you explore the services and activities within the Likewise Hub or throughout the borough which might be best suited to support you.
To make a referral please head to the Likewise website.
- Creative Therapies
Likewise work with trainee art, drama, and dance movement therapists to offer free, short-term, creative therapy. Sometimes it can be hard to put our experiences into words – through creative therapy, they hope to offer people the chance to explore what’s going on for them, in a way that works for them. This is a short-term service, either done one-to-one or in a group and runs for 10-12 sessions.
To make a referral please head to the Likewise website.
- Likewise Floating Support
Ongoing, long term paid-for service, sessions are £20 p/h. Likewise’s one-to-one support staff and volunteers can meet in your home, or in a community setting such as a café, library or park. They have the flexibility to meet you anywhere upwards of 2 hours per week.
You will be supported through their Pod structure, made up of a Pod Leaders and a team of volunteers. You’ll have one member of staff as your key contact and receive weekly support from volunteers. You’ll be able to build long-term relationships with several people who will get to know you, discuss what support you’re looking for, and work with you to get this up and running.
To make a referral please head to the Likewise website.
- Likewise Community Wellbeing Garden
The Likewise Garden is a community space open to anybody with an interest in gardening, nature, or anything outdoors related. It’s an opportunity to connect and grow with other volunteers and community members, whilst developing your gardening skills and knowledge through regular workshops, activities, and volunteering spaces.
Head to the Likewise website for more information.
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