Who is this for?
- People aged 18 years old and over
Who provides this?
- Bridge Community Project
Description
The Stepping Stones to Wellbeing service supports people within our local community to come together and participate in carefully developed groups and courses.
The groups/courses focus on key area such as:
- Looking After Your Mental Wellbeing (a five week group, usually running in the daytime for two hours per session)
- Bereavement Support Course – a safe and confidential space for connecting with other people who have lost a loved one. (a six week course, usually running in the evening for an hour and a half to two hours per session)
- Emotional Life Jacket course – support for emotional and physical wellbeing workshop at a local retreat centre (a full one day course usually at the weekend)
- Anxiety Matters course – exploring the impact of anxiety and sharing practical resources to help ( a three week course, usually running in the daytime for two hours per session)
- Spend Smart Eat Well – a 2 week course with lunch included. Topics explored will include Managing your Money: Financial peace of mind; Creating a budget; Easy ways to save; Tips to find the best deals; Eating Well: Save on food shopping; Meal planning; What food labels tell us; Eat well on a budget. ( 2 week course usually in the daytime with lunch included. 2 hours per session)
- Reading for Wellbeing – this is a 5 week reading and discussion group to explore readings focused on wellbeing concepts in a small group. It is suitable for people who are okay with listening/talking and being seen within a small, confidential space. Reading material will be shared before the group starts. Topics explored will include living with anxious thoughts and practicing self-compassion. Reading materials will include poems and extracts from books alongside some reading questions and prompts to help get discussion started. (5 week course usually in the evening, 1.5 hours per session)
All our groups and courses are free of charge. They support people within the local community to make meaningful connections with each other, aimed at reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation.
The service is self-referral. West Lothian residents who are over the age of 18 can contact the service directly.
SSTW group and courses are developed and delivered by qualified practitioners, including counsellors.
How do I access this?
- Self-referrals
Is there a cost?
Free
Is there a waiting list?
There is a waiting list at times
Location information
- Our building is located near Screwfix and can easily be accessed from the M8 (Junction 3) and the A899 (Houston Interchange) There is parking onsite. If you are travelling by bus we are on a few bus routes. All the buses below make a stop at the Bus Terminal at the Livingston Centre if you don’t live near the route. We are a 5 minute walk from the Fast link Knightsridge bus stop – numbers 16, 31, 902 and X51 stop there (coming from Linlithgow or Uphall direction) We are also around a 5 minute walk from the Park & Ride Knightsridge bus stop – numbers X27 and X28 stop there (coming from Bathgate) The number 72 (between Fauldhouse, Winchburgh, Pumperherston, Uphall, Broxburn and Kirkliston) passes very near us. If you get off on Grange Road it is a 3-5 minute walk to the Wellbeing Hub. www.travelinescotland.com/lts/#/timetables is a useful site for further information on the bus routes and times. One of our volunteers is available on a Wednesday to take phone calls with any bus travel queries so if you are stuck give her a phone on the office number 01506 238980
Opening times
Different times depending on the group
