New Way Forward

The Avenue Methodist Church, Sale

New Way Forward has now been running for over 30 years. It was formerly the Trafford Association for Mental Health and Trafford Users’ Group, New Way Forward is a charity that supports people affected by mental ill health. It hosts drop in sessions 7 days a week and runs a variety of groups to the benefit of service users. New way forward services are free of charge and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming.

From September 2015 we have joined a partnership of organisations and expanded our role to include the delivery of raising the awareness of the impact of mental health to employers and advising how this can be addressed. The aim is to reduce the stigma associated with mental health

Please check our Events Calendar for further details. Please note services are not available on Bank and Public Holidays.

Employer Awareness - Maple Partnership New Way Forward is a Mental Health Charity who can visit your place of work and support employers to suggest structures that could possibly be put in place to ensure that staff are supported when required. Our service aims to support employers to respond appropriately to the needs of their employees and reduce stigma attached to Mental Health. Our services include Proactive Engagement – Awareness training and understanding Policy Support – What an employer can do to reduce the likelihood of staff becoming mentally ill Advisory Service – How employers can respond to a staff mental health conditions Impact Reduction – How employers can reduce the impact on their business For more information please ring Mona or Cherisse - 0161 962 0487 or e-mail:office.newwayforward@btconnect.comPlease check website for more information www.newwayforwardtrafford.org	NEW WALKING GROUP INCONJUNCTION WITH CITY OF TREES TIME - 1st Wednesday of every month PLACE - Avenue Methodist Chursh Monthly wellbeing walk starts at New Way Forward and are approximately 3-4km (2miles). eave your troubles behind and feel the benefits walking has on your physical and mental wellbeing. Refreshments are offered at the end of the walk	COFFEE MORNING COFFEE MORNING For people with mental health issues Wednesdays 10am - 12

NEW EXPRESSIONS - Craft and Art Group WHEN - EVERY MONDAY AND FRIDAY- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO CLASSES ON BANK HOLIDAYS TIME - 1PM - 3PM PLACE- THE AVENUE METHODIST CHURCH PLEASE CONTACT CHERISSE AS TO AVAILABILITY A thriving, successful, friendly group. Come along and learn new skills and techniques and have a chat.	MEN'S GROUP EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT 6.30PM - 8.30PM NEW WAY FORWARD AT THE AVENUE METHODIST CHURCH, SALE ALL WELCOME CINEMA TRIPS, NIGHTS OUT, GAMES, DVDS, FOOTBALL AND SNACKS	WOMENS GROUP WHEN - Tuesdays TIME - 10.00 am PLACE - THE AVENUE METHODIST CHURCH A popular friendly group who meet every week and plan trips out such as meeting for coffee at a local cafe, local walk, pamper sessions and trips out. If you would like to get involved or want to just come and have a chat you will be made to feel very welcome.