If you feel that participating in the therapeutic activities at TWIGS could be beneficial to your mental health (or the mental health of someone you know), then please read through our referral criteria below, and complete our referral form.
Many people who become involved with TWIGS are referred to us by a health professional such as their GP or mental health practitioner. We also welcome self-referrals.
Please read through the sections below to help you decide whether a referral will be beneficial and appropriate for you.
Referrals will have a recognised mental health support need. This may involve contact with the established mental health services.
Referrals should be receiving support to disengage from drug or alcohol addictions if this is a part of their mental health issue. Individuals cannot attend sessions at TWIGS whilst under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol.
All referrals are aged 18 or over. There is no upper limit to the referral age, though individuals need to demonstrate the desire to eventually “move on” to other opportunities (this may include paid or voluntary work).
It is hoped that following a period of time at TWIGS, referrals will be capable of actively seeking employment/voluntary work or training.
Referrals should be able to sustain work independently following a period of induction and training.
Places are offered for periods of up to one year with six monthly reviews. However, in a few circumstances a place can be extended beyond one year if there are undisputed benefits to be gained from the placement.
Part of our assessment process is to assess risk. Due to our staffing levels it is unlikely we will offer places to individuals who present a significantly high risk to their own or others safety.
Individuals will be expected to arrive at the project on time or let us know if they cannot attend. Attendance criteria is at least 50% of sessions.
Individuals will work collaboratively with staff on their Recovery Plan goals and agree to attend six monthly Recovery review sessions.
If you feel you meet the criteria and you'd like to participate at TWIGS, please complete our online referral form. Alternatively, you can download it and send the completed form to us via email, or you can drop it to us at Twigs Community Gardens
Our wonderful group of volunteers help deliver the services at TWIGS and contribute in all manner of different ways. If you think you would like to help us in some way, please take a look at our volunteering page.
If you feel you meet the criteria and you'd like to participate at TWIGS, please complete our online referral form. Alternatively, you can download it and send the completed form to us via email: reception@therecoverytreecharity.org.uk
TWIGS Community Gardens,
Manor Garden Centre,
Swindon,
SN2 2QJ
