CHARD WATCH CIC (Working Altogether in Chard) is a voluntary group that was set up to reach out and engage with adults who, because of various conditions and issues, are socially isolated and who face barriers within their community and surrounding areas. The members consist of adults (18 upwards) and include people with mental health issues, recovering alcohol and substance users, ethnic minority groups, people with physical disabilities, the elderly, and the homeless, etc.
Locations we operate in
Chard - 01460 391596
Essex Close, Chard, TA20 1RH
Services we Provide
Mental health
Overview
Members are adults (18 upwards) and include people with mental health issues and physical disabilites.
What we do
The project offers a social base where members can regain confidence by accessing various workshops and activities like art, reading, woodwork, drama, personal awareness courses and IT workshops.
Members are required to pay £1 per visit in order to support the running of the project.
Where we do it
Our centre is based at:
Forefront Community Centre,
42 Fore Street,
Chard,
Somerset,
TA20 1QA
or call us: 07506238540
How to access
Members are required to pay £1 per visit in order to support the running of the project.
If you would like to join, you will need to ask for a recommendation from your support worker at one of the following associated organisations:
- Your local mental health team at Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Yarlington Housing
- Turning Point
- Mind
If you do not have a support worker please contact Chard Intentional Peer Support Group on 07506 238540.
Alcohol
Overview
Members are adults (18 upwards) and include people who are recovering alcohol and substance users.
What we do
The project offers a social base where members can regain confidence by accessing various workshops and activities like art, reading, woodwork, drama, personal awareness courses and IT workshops.
Members are required to pay £1 per visit in order to support the running of the project.
Where we do it
Our centre is based at:
Forefront Community Centre,
42 Fore Street,
Chard,
Somerset,
TA20 1QA
or call us: 07506238540
How to access
Members are required to pay £1 per visit in order to support the running of the project.
If you would like to join, you will need to ask for a recommendation from your support worker at one of the following associated organisations:
- Your local mental health team at Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Yarlington Housing
- Turning Point
- Mind
If you do not have a support worker please contact Chard Intentional Peer Support Group on 07506 238540.
Drugs
Overview
Members are adults (18 upwards) and include people who are recovering alcohol and substance users.
What we do
The project offers a social base where members can regain confidence by accessing various workshops and activities like art, reading, woodwork, drama, personal awareness courses and IT workshops.
Members are required to pay £1 per visit in order to support the running of the project.
Where we do it
Our centre is based at:
Forefront Community Centre,
42 Fore Street,
Chard,
Somerset,
TA20 1QA
or call us: 07506238540
How to access
Members are required to pay £1 per visit in order to support the running of the project.
If you would like to join, you will need to ask for a recommendation from your support worker at one of the following associated organisations:
- Your local mental health team at Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Yarlington Housing
- Turning Point
- Mind
If you do not have a support worker please contact Chard Intentional Peer Support Group on 07506 238540.
Accommodation
Overview
Members are adults (18 upwards) and include people that are homeless.
What we do
The project offers a social base where members can regain confidence by accessing various workshops and activities like art, reading, woodwork, drama, personal awareness courses and IT workshops.
Members are required to pay £1 per visit in order to support the running of the project.
Where we do it
Our centre is based at:
Forefront Community Centre,
42 Fore Street,
Chard,
Somerset,
TA20 1QA
or call us: 07506238540
How to access
Members are required to pay £1 per visit in order to support the running of the project.
If you would like to join, you will need to ask for a recommendation from your support worker at one of the following associated organisations:
- Your local mental health team at Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Yarlington Housing
- Turning Point
- Mind
If you do not have a support worker please contact Chard Intentional Peer Support Group on 07506 238540.