Mental Health Services

The Star Centre is a Mental Health Day Centre based in Hounslow near West London catering for the needs of our local community giving support and advice to anyone experiencing Mental Health issues.
We are able to offer a number of services which include workshops and groups specifically aimed at encouraging Mental well being for our service users.
Some examples of this are' Cognitive Behavioural Workshops' Self Development Workshops' A Women's Afternoon that is very informal and friendly' The Star History Group which researches our local history' The Digital Camera Group for budding David Baily's' Learning Support Groups' A Drop In Facility so that people can just come along and socialise without any kind of pressure' etc etc.
Locations we serve are' Feltham' Isleworth' Brentford' Ealing' Chiswick' Hanworth' Twickenham' Teddington' Richmond Upon Thames' Bedfont' Sunbury' Hampton' etc etc.

Then we’d like to introduce you to a new Star Centre project:

Compass
Compass is our user-led mental health information phone line, launched on 28th March 2008 and run from the Star Centre. For all information about local Mental Health Services and contact numbers of relevant departments, you only have to phone Compass on 020 8572 5115. Information will be updated monthly.
Should you request a phone number or other information that is not on our database then you can leave your contact number with us and we will return your call within 5 to 10 minutes with the information that you need. It is that simple!

You can also email us at compassstar@btconnect.com Emails are checked on a daily basis so that messages can be dealt with as soon as possible.
Compass is like no other project that is available anywhere in the country (trust me, we’ve looked!) Our database is expanding all the time and we aim to make sure that all information and contact numbers will be relevant and up-to-date.
The project will reflect the cultural diversity of the local community in the variety of languages available and will be accessible to all sectors of the community, with emphasis on the under-represented and 'disadvantaged' groups. It also provides employment opportunities for users of the Star Centre.
For Hospital Workers and Doctors also, please feel free to contact us with your enquiries and we will do our utmost to assist you.
For all citizens of the borough who need contact numbers of organizations that can help with Mental Health Issues / Medical Services / Chemists / Emergency Services / Council Services / Benefits Advice / GP Surgeries / Local Clinics / Minority Group Services / Hospital Services / Transport Services, etc.. Please don’t hesitate to call us.

Breaking News:

We are now looking to expand the opening times of Compass and are going to extend the days on which Compass is going to operate. The Team that we have in place are doing so well that they are in a position to bring new people on board to this exciting project.
We will of course keep you posted as to the new times as they are put in place….. Watch this space.

With thanks to London Borough of Hounslow Community

The Admin Group will cover many areas of the running of the Star Centre. This group enables service users to work alongside staff in helping to maintain an efficient and effective service. Those who are not used to using a computer or who wish to improve on their existing IT skills will find this group very helpful as it includes a wide range of IT-based activities, such as updating the website with new information as required, creating publications for the Centre, designing posters, etc. For those who find computers a little scary, there are also plenty of activities that do not involve using one! The work produced in the Admin Group can be used both at the Centre and forwarded on to other organisations to alert them of any upcoming events. Locations covered include hounslow, west london, feltham, middlesex, spelthorne, bedfont, brentford, isleworth, chiswick, twickenham, richmond, upon, thames, hayes, heathrow, heston, harlington, hanwell, heathrow, greenford, teddington, sunbury, ealing, staines, hampton, richmond upon thames, northolt, southall, twickenham, hillingdon, shepperton etc.

This is a different kind of drop-in at the Star Centre! It is run solely by the service users and is a very informal time that everyone can actively get involved in. If you fancy just chilling out and enjoying being around people for a general chat, or just taking some time out for yourself please come along. Locations covered include hounslow, west london, feltham, middlesex, spelthorne, bedfont, brentford, isleworth, chiswick, twickenham, richmond, upon, thames, hayes, heathrow, heston, harlington, hanwell, heathrow, greenford, teddington, sunbury, ealing, staines, hampton, richmond upon thames, northolt, southall, twickenham, hillingdon, shepperton etc.

This group will aim to develop independence and social inclusion by providing a wide range of activities to boost self-esteem. Activities will include, for example, art, music and drama workshops to encourage self-confidence. We really encourage service users who have a particular skill –e.g. playing chess, knitting, speaking another language, etc. – to use these groups to share their skill with other service users! The theme will change every two weeks to ensure that every service user, according to their preference, is able to be included in what is a very dynamic and enjoyable programme. Please see timetable for upcoming events. Locations covered include hounslow, west london, feltham, middlesex, spelthorne, bedfont, brentford, isleworth, chiswick, twickenham, richmond, upon, thames, hayes, heathrow, heston, harlington, hanwell, heathrow, greenford, teddington, sunbury, ealing, staines, hampton, richmond upon thames, northolt, southall, twickenham, hillingdon, shepperton etc.

A celebration of Asian culture including food, music, film and discussion. This group is not only for Asian service users– all service users are welcome to come along, join in the fun and learn about Asian culture. The group has a long tradition of offering a relaxed environment in which to explore and enjoy Asian ways of life in a diverse and informal atmosphere that is created by the service users themselves. Locations covered include hounslow, west london, feltham, middlesex, spelthorne, bedfont, brentford, isleworth, chiswick, twickenham, richmond, upon, thames, hayes, heathrow, heston, harlington, hanwell, heathrow, greenford, teddington, sunbury, ealing, staines, hampton, richmond upon thames, northolt, southall, twickenham, hillingdon, shepperton etc.

The Mens Group that is co-ordinated by two male members of staff and is based around the needs of the Star Centre Male Service Users. This is a Closed Group and is built upon the comradeship and trust that goes hand in hand with all of the discussions and content that is contributed within the group. Locations covered include hounslow, west london, feltham, middlesex, spelthorne, bedfont, brentford, isleworth, chiswick, twickenham, richmond, upon, thames, hayes, heathrow, heston, harlington, hanwell, heathrow, greenford, teddington, sunbury, ealing, staines, hampton, richmond upon thames, northolt, southall, twickenham, hillingdon, shepperton etc.

The Star Centre sees a priority need for responsive activities aimed specifically at women. As such we are able to offer a unique afternoon solely for all women who would like to attend regardless of mental health need- our doors will be open for information, guidance and support. Two Community Development Workers will co-ordinate the afternoon and other organisations will be invited to give presentations to those who are part of this fantastic and very long overdue addition to women’s needs in the Borough. Our Community Development Workers will also give regular presentations to Lakeside and other Community Mental Health Teams. Why not come along and take part in what will be a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon. Locations covered include hounslow, west london, feltham, middlesex, spelthorne, bedfont, brentford, isleworth, chiswick, twickenham, richmond, upon, thames, hayes, heathrow, heston, harlington, hanwell, heathrow, greenford, teddington, sunbury, ealing, staines, hampton, richmond upon thames, northolt, southall, twickenham, hillingdon, shepperton etc.