At New Horizons we run a variety of regular creative and social groups. We believe encouraging creativity can help people develop new skills and build confidence. Service users have found our Creative Writing groups have helped them to express their thoughts and emotions in ways they had not been able to previously. Our groups provide community and a safe space, where people feel able to relax, to be themselves and to express themselves.

We currently provide:

Information & Signposting Service

New Horizons' Information & Signposting Service is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

Whether you are an individual wishing to access our services or have a general enquiry regarding support in the wider community, or you are a carer, a friend, or family member, please contact us by clicking the Information & Signposting button on our home page so that we can direct you to the most appropriate services.

If you are an agency, wishing to make a referral on behalf of a client, please use this form

If you are looking for more immediate support out of standard office hours, please Click Here to view the Mental Health Directory, which contains details of organisations who offer a wide range of help and support.

Citizens Advice

We work in partnership with Citizens Advice.
They offer free in-person advice at our centre in Aberdare by appointment only through completion of the referral form in the link below, as well as by phone and email. Advice from an advisor could help you maximise your income or help solve issues that are worrying you.

Please complete the form if you would like us to arrange an appointment.
The information you provide will be treated as confidential.

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Creative Writing

The New Horizons Creative Writing group meets in Aberdare on Monday afternoons. The group is facilitated by a tutor from Garth Olwg Lifelong Learning Centre. Each week the group looks at a different writing style or topic and then goes away to try it out themselves. To sign up click here. Some the work done by the group can be found here:

http://newhorizonscreativewriting.blogspot.com/

What do group members say?

‘It gets me out of the house, meeting different people. It is helpful to me by putting pen to paper.’

Self-harm Peer Support

New Horizons Self-harm Peer Support group is a relaxed environment, where people can join, have a chat and build relationships. It is a safe space where people can talk through issues or difficulties with people who have had similar experiences. The group meeting takes place online on Wednesday's if you would like to sign up click here

What do group members say?

‘It is a brilliant way to welcome the weekend with making friends and we have a brilliant time.’

‘The Centre offers help/support, which is not judgemental, with an area to relax and chat to like-minded people.’

Befriending Zoom Group

New Horizons 'Befriending Zoom Group' is a friendly, safe environment to meet new people and make new friends. The group is a mixture of chatting, quizzes and virtual walking tours. The group meets on a Tuesday morning and runs from 10.00am till 12.00pm. To join click here.

Arts and Crafts Group

New Horizons Arts and Crafts is a friendly space to get together with other people and share your creativity. The group has tutor-led activities and provides space and equipment to undertake your own projects. The group meets every Monday at our centre on Dean Street in Aberdare and runs from 1000 am till 12.00 pm. To join click here

Men's Group

The Men’s group is a safe space for men to talk freely and to offer support to one another. The hope is to develop a trusting environment where men can share their thoughts and feeling whilst building a network of support. The group meets on Thursday evening at 6.00pm via zoom. To join click here.