East West Organization

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East West Organization offers a unique choice of holistic interventions for the prevention, treatment and recovery from addictions and attachments. The charity provide a range of educational and preventative services for children and adults including meditation and mindfulness practical workshops to help deal with relapsing conditions, such as stress, anxiety, anger, low self -esteem, pain and depression which can often lead to alcohol, illicit drug and medication dependency. We also provide individual and family counselling.

Who to contact

Contact Name: Mike Sarson
Contact Position: Director
Telephone: 0118 962 3332
E-mail: mike@east-west.org.uk

Where to go

Name: East West Organization
Address: Church House
59 Church Street
Caversham
Reading
Berkshire
Postcode: RG4 8AX
Notes: Free parking available next door in Waitrose carpark.

Time / Date Details

When is it on: Monday to Saturday (by appointment only)
Time of day: Morning
Afternoon
Session Information: All sessions must be booked and agreed in advance

Other Details

Costs

Is there a charge for using this service?: Yes
Details: Costs are on a sliding scale depending on which service is required and circumstances. This includes reductions for the unemployed and people on low incomes.

Availability

Referral required: No
Referral Details: Self referrals accepted
Other notes: East West Organization has been providing workshops in Berkshire for over 15 years at a number of schools and community centres with very positive outcomes. We have worked with young people in both mainstream and specialist educational settings.

Local Offer

Contact Name: Mike Sarson
Contact Telephone: 0118 962 3332
Contact Email: mike@east-west.org.uk
Links: East West Kids Connect
East West Detox
Local Offer Age Bands: Transitions to Adulthood (16+)
Early Years (0-4 years)
Primary (4-10 years)
Secondary (11-16 years)
SEN Provision Type: Universal

General Provider Response

Is your service accessible?: Our premises are accessible for wheelchair users or those with mobility difficulties.
What are the eligibility criteria for your service?: We are able to carry out independent assessments of need to determine suitability if required.
How are referrals/applications made to your service?: Self Referrals are accepted following completion of an application form and interview.
What is your service standard for responding to referrals/accessing services?: We respond within 3 working days following receipt of completed referral forms.
Funding: Voluntary/Charitable
Charges: Yes
Details of charges: Children's Meditation Workshops £6 per session.
Feedback and complaints procedure: We have a Feedback & Complaints Procedure
How will I know my child will be safe using this service?: We have a Children’s Safeguarding policy and all our staff are Enhanced CRB checked.

Ratings

Rated 5 out of 5
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