Our Story
The concept of the Creative Living Centre came about in 1995 through an envisioning process involving service users and creative therapists. Together they identified the need for a person-centred holistic approach to supporting people experiencing poor emotional wellbeing and poor mental health. Being person-centred means treating people with dignity and respect and help them to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to effectively manage their own mental wellbeing and mental health. This is done is a way that is coordinated and tailored to the needs of the individual. A holistic approach means thinking about the whole person, considering their emotional, occupational, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs.
Between 1995 and 2000 the vision for the centre was gradually realised as funding became available. Initially the Centre was run by a single member of staff who worked with volunteers and professional therapists to support a small number of people. Over time it has grown into an organisation that employs 11 staff working with 7 therapists and around 12 volunteers to support around 600 Members each year.
The concept of the Creative Living Centre came about in 1995 through an envisioning process involving service users and creative therapists. Together they identified the need for a person-centred holistic approach to supporting people experiencing poor emotional wellbeing and poor mental health. Being person-centred means treating people with dignity and respect and help them to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to effectively manage their own mental wellbeing and mental health. This is done is a way that is coordinated and tailored to the needs of the individual. A holistic approach means thinking about the whole person, considering their emotional, occupational, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs.
Between 1995 and 2000 the vision for the centre was gradually realised as funding became available. Initially the Centre was run by a single member of staff who worked with volunteers and professional therapists to support a small number of people. Over time it has grown into an organisation that employs 11 staff working with 7 therapists and around 12 volunteers to support around 600 Members each year.
Our Vision
"A society where person-centred mental health services are available to all.”
"A society where person-centred mental health services are available to all.”
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Our Mission
The Creative Living Centre is a friendly and welcoming community that values and respects people by:
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Our Values
Friendly and welcoming
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