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RCT - Happier Children Programme

Our happier children's programme offers young people aged 5 -18 who have been affected by domestic abuse with a safe space to reflect. Be in the moment and build on skills to grow positive self-development supporting the key effects young people face from the impact of domestic abuse.

We offer a weekly session that lasts up to 1 hour for a period of 12 weeks, providing a person-centred approach by tailoring each person’s programme from a library of creative therapeutic based play activities. Sessions can be extended depending on need, young people are reviewed 6 weekly.

 

 
Address:
60 Drake Street, Rochdale, OL16 1PA
Umbrella org:
Rochdale Connections Trust
Telephone:
01706 345111
Sector:
Public

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