Community groups

  • Social Prescribing

    Access a range of local community groups, free activities and support for your social, emotional or practical needs. You will be assigned a link worker who will work with you on a one to one basis to help find activities and support services that will improve your wellbeing.

    Phone
    01744 371 111

    Website
    www.sthelenswellbeing.org.uk

    Email
    chcp.sthelens@nhs.net

  • Community Centres

    Interested in enrolling in a new course, want to start a new activity, need a local venue for a meeting or event, thinking of volunteering? Then contact your local Community Centre to find out more…

    Website
    www.communitycentres.org.uk

  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society

    The Society provides reliable up to date information and will inform people affected by MS, their families and carers about what practical, emotional and financial support is available.

    Phone
    07521 166590

    Website
    www.mssociety.org.uk

    Email
    sthelens@mssociety.org.uk

  • The Youth Service Offer

    St Helens Youth Service offers a three day per week youth offer. It is packed full of different things to do, from arts and sports to health and volunteering, and much more.

    Website
    www.yaz.sthelens.gov.uk

  • Stroke Association (Aphasia Support)

    The Stroke Association provides high quality, up-to-date stroke information and will inform stroke patients, their families and carers about what practical, emotional and financial support is available.

    Phone
    01744 646160

    Website
    www.stroke.org.uk

    Email
    jean.hobbs@stroke.org.uk

  • Vee’s Place

    Vee’s Place is a warm and welcoming community support centre, based in Prescot. They provide support for people experiencing disability, poverty, social or economic circumstances and the elderly; ultimately improving their conditions of life.

    Phone
    0151 289 3602

    Website
    www.veesplaceprescot.co.uk

    Email
    info@veesplaceprescot.co.uk

  • Over the Rainbow

    A social support group for young LGBT people meets in a safe space on the first Wednesday of the month.

    Phone
    01744 457242 (ask for Emma)

  • Pride in You

    Pride in You is a social support group for LGBTQ+ who are 18 and above.

    Phone
    01744 457243 (ask for Emma)

  • What’s on in Downall Green and Garswood

    Community Hall and Playing Fields, Billinge Road

    Sunday: Garswood and Seneley Juniors (matches)
    Monday: Garswood School of Dance from 4pm
    Tuesday: Brownies and Guides from 6pm
    Wednesday: Drama from 4pm
    Thursday: Rainbows and Brownies from 5pm

    Sessions for 10 to 18-year-olds:

    Table tennis, first and third Thursday
    Body weight fitness, second Thursday
    Boxing fitness, third Thursday
    Nerf battles, fourth Thursday

    Friday: Baby sensory sessions from 10am
    Saturday: Garswood School of Dance from 9am
    Garswood and Seneley Juniors (matches)
    Garswood Stags AFC (matches)
    Garswood Primary School, Hamilton Road

    Thursday, 9am to 10:30am, Tots Club; £1.50 (includes tea/coffee for parents/carers)