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November -Mental Health Workshops

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Here to Help: Emotional Recognition & Management Sessions

MAIN are working in collaboration with St John of God to offer workshops to promote understanding of self and learning strategies.

MAIN will be delivering some sessions in October 

Friday 8th November- 10am-12 noon – Understanding Happiness

Friday 15th November- 10am-12 noon- Understanding Anxiety and Anger

Friday 29th November- 10am-12 noon- Understanding Sadness

Drop in Sessions 

Monday 4th November- 12:30-2:30pm

Monday 11th November- 12-1pm

Monday 18th November- 12-2pm

Monday 25th November- 11am-12 noon

All sessions are suitable for anyone aged 14+ years.

Location: MAIN, The Finlay Cooper Centre, Elizabeth Terrace, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS3 6EN

You can access more information, resources and support here

Please contact us if you would like more information and to book on

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Fundraising at MAIN: Our Christmas Fayre

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We are holding a Christmas Fayre- Come and join us

MAIN will be holding a Christmas Fayre on 23rd November at 2pm-4pm at MAIN, The Finlay Cooper Centre, Elizabeth Terrace, North Ormesby, TS3 6EN

Free entry- We will have refreshments, tombola, our shop stall, lollipop lucky dip and more

Let’s get into the Christmas spirit – all money raised will go towards our renovations in our centre

Spotlight : Key Worker Daisy

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We love to celebrate positive feedback at MAIN – Well done Daisy

Daisy, has been working for MAIN since January and is one of our key workers in our Durham Post Diagnostic Support Service

Daisy has received some wonderful feedback recently whilst supporting our clients in our Post diagnostic Support Service

Daisy advocated on behalf of a client to support her to access police services and developed a personalised communication profile.

‘This is so soothing and helpful. Thank you, Daisy’ 

Daisy checked in on a client whose family member is ill in health and referred to Talking therapy

‘Thank you, Daisy for today’s conversation was very much appreciated’ 

Daisy contacted a client before their appointment with another service. Daisy called to let him know what to expect from his appointment.

‘Hello Daisy, thank you very much it will make me less anxious’ 

 

If you live in County Durham and are aged 16+ with a diagnosis of Autism, please see here for more information

Contact us 

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Join our team- We are looking for volunteers!

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We launching a new volunteering programme at MAIN

We are launching a new volunteer programme. This will be a 6 month cohort of volunteering in multiple roles.
Applications are open 5th December and close on the 19th December 2024.
Applications will be reviewed and volunteering will start in January and reviewed in June.
We are looking for anyone, 18+ years who would like to offer their time to support our charity.
Some roles are
  • Administrator
  • Gardening
  • Handy person
  • Social media/Marketing
  • Outreach role in our clubs
  • Activity or events planner
If you wish to learn more please contact us on 01642 608012 or email the link below
We have vacancies in Middlesbrough, County Durham and Redcar & Cleveland

Send us your CV today

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Recycle Week at MAIN 14th-20th October 2024

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It’s recycle week and MAIN have got onboard

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MAIN donated some game consoles and computer equipment to FurbdIT a great charity working to support the third sector and local people with IT equipment and games consoles at reduced rates.

 

 

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Join our team- We are hiring!

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We are Hiring !

We are looking for caring and enthusiastic people to join our PA & Outreach team.
If you wish to learn more come join us at our upcoming Recruitment event on 4th November, 10am-11:30am
This event will be at MAIN, The Finlay Cooper Centre, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS3 6EN

Send us your CV today

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Visit from Chris Cooke- Middlesbrough Mayor
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MAIN had the pleasure of inviting Chris Cooke, Mayor of Middlesbrough, to our centre

‘Last week I had the pleasure of visiting MAIN’s centre in North Ormesby, which is undergoing an exciting renovation to expand the services they provide for individuals with Autism. It was inspiring to meet CEO Heather Whyman, the dedicated staff, trustee Debbie Sullivan, and one of their valued members, Kieran.

Their motto, ‘Together Raising Smiles’, couldn’t be a better description of the support on offer

MAIN’s mission is all about empowering individuals and families living with Autism, and this renovation will help them do even more. This centre will be a safe, supportive space where young people can continue to develop life skills, rather than falling through the gaps in support provision as they transition to adulthood.

Heather Whyman, CEO said ‘It was so lovely to welcome Chris and Ben to MAIN last week and to spend some time discussing our current and future plans; MAIN are in the process of seeing our new ‘Pathways to Independence Centre’ opened by the end of this year, which will offer practical and educational support in a safe and secure environment for our young people to develop additional life-skills.’

It was clear from talking to Heather and the team that their passion and experience make a real difference in the lives of those they support. They know first hand the challenges that come with Autism, but they also know how to empower others to overcome them, always offering advice, workshops, and community connections. A huge thank you to MAIN for all the incredible work they do in Middlesbrough, and I can’t wait to see the positive impact of their new centre once it opens later this year!’

 

This is a post from Chris Cooke

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Volunteering at MAIN- Thank You Verity

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Verity volunteered her time to support MAIN whilst visiting the UK

Verity is the daughter of one of MAIN’s staff and offered to volunteer some time at MAIN. Verity is studying in her home country, Nigeria, and whilst visiting her Mum in the UK wanted to give back to the local community.

Verity was a great help and supported our team with administrative tasks and gained experience of a UK work environment

Thank you Verity

 

If you are interested in volunteering at MAIN please get in touch by emailing us or calling on 01642 608012

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Disability Pride Month: Thank You to our MAIN Family

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Individuals accessing MAIN’s Adult Group, Inbetweeners and Wednesday Tween and Teens raised money for MAIN

Back in July, MAIN promoted awareness of Disability Pride month. Disability Pride is celebrating what makes everyone different and to recognise the achievements and identities of people with disabilities. Our groups went for sponsored walks in aid of MAIN and raised a total of £971.40

Each group celebrated by attending Level X in club, the majority of the money went to sensory equipment and will go towards our Big Build for the second activity room.

 

Thank you again everyone 

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Fundraising Night: Reggae Night 30th November 2024

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Jovial Monk are hosting a Reggae Night to help raise money for MAIN

Jovial Monk has nominated MAIN as their charity of the year and are holding a new event for everyone to join in. Please come down to the Jovial Monk on 30th November for a Reggae Night to help support MAIN.

@ Jovial Monk , Kings Road, North Ormesby, TS3 6NQ

6pm