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Mindlift courses for adults living with or recovering from poor mental health

​See what Mindlift courses we offer for adults living with or recovering from poor mental health.

Mindlift coursesAbout our courses

Our wide range of courses are specially designed to educate, empower and inspire you whilst enhancing your mental and emotional health. The courses are designed to engage you in therapeutic activities with a focus on teamwork, healthy social skills and communication. We offer a broad range of non-accredited courses including:

  • arts and crafts
  • heathy cooking and eating
  • horticulture
  • ICT
  • pottery
  • maths
  • music
  • yoga.

 How to Enrol

To enrol on Mindlift courses you need to complete a pre-course assessment (PCA). We will assess your skills level to ensure we choose the right course for you.

For fee-based courses, you pay the course fees after your assessment to complete your enrolment.

If you are on benefits or a low income, you can apply for reduced fees before or at your pre-course assessment interview. 

At the Pre Course Assessment we will:-

  • check your eligibility for a concession (this can also be done at the booking stage)
  • assess your skills level
  • discuss your goals
  • recommend the right course for you

So we can check your eligibility for reduced fees and to complete your enrolment, you need to bring the following documents either when booking your appointment or to your PCA appointment:-

  • evidence of your identity
  • evidence of benefits claimed in the last three months

Find out what evidence we accept.

Pre-course assessments for courses starting in September 2025

Pre-course assessments for courses starting in September take place on the following dates:-

Date    Time   Location 
 Monday 1 September   appointments between 10am and 5pm   Brockley Rise Centre 
 Wednesday 3 September   appointments between 10am and 5pm   Brockley Rise Centre
 Thursday 4 September   appointments between 10am and 5pm   Brockley Rise Centre
 Monday 8 September   appointments between 10am and 5pm  Brockley Rise Centre
 Wednesday 10 September   appointments between 10am and 5pm  Brockley Rise Centre
 Thursday 11 September   appointments between 10am and 5pm  Brockley Rise Centre
 Monday 15 September   appointments between 10am and 5pm  Brockley Rise Centre
 Wednesday 17 September  appointments between 10am and 5pm  Brockley Rise Centre
 Thursday 18 September  appointments between 10am and 5pm  Brockley Rise Centre
 Friday 19 September  appointments between 10am and 5pm  Brockley Rise Centre

Pre-course assessments can be booked by calling 020 8314 3300, Monday - Friday between 9am and 4pm.

 

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