Business Details
24 Years
experience
Empowering Mental Health Support in the Community
We are an award-winning charity dedicated to providing professional mental health support and recovery through community-based group activities. Established in 2002, our innovative approach focuses on individual development and progression, offering gender-specific services for women and men, as well as youth support programs. Our team of experienced professionals in social work, teaching, and psychology creates a welcoming environment that fosters social integration and reduces mental health stigma. We operate flexibly and responsively, involving clients and volunteers in decision-making processes and encouraging community participation through initiatives like our community choir and pop-up caf. Our core values of equality, innovation, and social responsibility guide all our practices, ensuring everyone is treated with dignity and respect.We empower individuals to improve their mental health, build social networks, and access opportunities for training, volunteering, and employment. Our services in Flintshire and Wrexham include weekly group sessions, mentoring, and accredited training programs. Through our social enterprises, including caf operations, we generate funds to support our charitable aims while providing volunteering opportunities with full training. We actively promote membership participation, enabling clients and volunteers to attend annual meetings and become trustees. Our vision is to help women, men, and young people fulfill their potential by making positive life changes through strengthened community connections.
Services
KIM 4 Her
KIM 4 Him
Community Activities
Social Enterprises
Facilities for Hire
Volunteer Opportunities
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer award-winning, evidence-based mental health programs since 2002
- Our gender-specific services address unique needs for women and men
- We provide inclusive volunteering and training opportunities with full support
- Our social enterprises directly fund mental health initiatives
- We actively involve clients in decision-making and community development
What people say
Fun and engaging groups
Reason to get up
Met new people
Gained new skills
Found myself again
Services
KIM 4 Her
Our women's support program combines social activities and skill-building sessions to enhance self-reliance. Participants engage in community outings and personal development workshops that foster confidence and social connections. This service operates through weekly groups at Wrexham Hospital and other community locations.
KIM 4 Him
Designed specifically for men, this initiative breaks down barriers to seeking support through mentoring and group activities. We offer themed days, cooking sessions, and social events like our monthly brunch to encourage peer connections. The program addresses unique mental health challenges faced by men in a comfortable environment.
Community Activities
We facilitate diverse community engagement opportunities including our Cwtch Pop-Up Caf, Men's Shed, and Community Choir. These activities promote social integration and provide safe spaces for individuals to develop relationships. All sessions focus on building confidence and reducing isolation through shared experiences.
Social Enterprises
Our social enterprise cafs at Mold Crown Court and Wrexham Hospital provide volunteering opportunities with full training. All profits directly support our mental health initiatives while offering participants valuable work experience. The cafs serve as community hubs for social interaction and skill development.
Volunteer Opportunities
We offer comprehensive volunteering programs with accredited training and work experience placements. Participants gain skills in catering, office management, and event coordination while contributing to our charitable mission. Our support includes personal development opportunities and social integration activities.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide gender-specific support groups for women and men, youth programs, community activities, and volunteering opportunities with training.
Are your services free?
All our mental health support sessions are completely free of charge for participants.
How can I volunteer?
We welcome volunteers for catering, office work, and social enterprises with full training provided.
Where are you based?
Our main office is in Holywell, with services across Flintshire and Wrexham including Wrexham Hospital.
Do you offer youth support?
Yes, our KIM Betweeners program helps young people manage emotions through 1-1 support and activity groups.
