Cast A Thought
We are a CIC providing a programme of fishing activities to act as a tool to support the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people and adults. Working in partnership with families, communities, organisations and the NHS.At Cast a Thought, we are dedicated to creating meaningful and lasting positive impacts on the mental health and well-being of individuals while fostering a sense of community and environmental consciousness. Our primary goal is to harness the therapeutic power of fishing activities to promote mental health and well-being across all age groups.
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We offer a range of sessions for children, young people and adults. Programmes are held at various locations and at various times of the year. We are continually looking for funding to develop our services and offer new programmes. We are currently in the process of developing a SEND programme which will run during the week and/or at weekends dependant on need. To help us provide an informed service please complete our information gathering form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YpE4UBDLSEbPboHo7qx1VcTiZfTGhSDF4dBkHglj6Ec/edit#responses
Catch and Connect - for 11-17 year olds. Over 10 weeks we will explore your mental health and wellbeing through fishing and interactive sessions. Connect with peers, learn valuable skills, build trusted relationships and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of angling. Sessions held at Little Easton Manor.
Fish and Chat - supporting the mental health and wellbeing of adults through angling. These sessions are for those wanting to learn how to fish and those wishing to develop their fishing skills further. Venues to be identified according to need.
HAF programme - programme in partnership with Essex Activate providing sessions for those eligible for free school meals. These sessions are run February half term, Easter, May half term, Summer, October half term.
For more details visit our website: Cast a thought
Who can use this service?
Parents and Carers,Schools,Organisations supporting children and young people and Professionals
How are services delivered?
Face to face sessions in the Dunmow area
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