Views From The Cove (Blog)

Finally people can get mental health support on 111.

In a development that has finally recognised mental ill health as equal to physical, we can now get mental health support on 111. This will be a massive - for some people life-saving - service for 100's of thousands of people, up until now struggling with distress and...

COVE FEST!

What an absolutely fabulous time our staff and young people had at Cove Fest last week. One of our Wolverhampton homes hosted the spectacular event which went down a storm! Thank you to all involved. It seems like it's going to need to be an annual event don't you...

Making a home 🏠

Our houses have been working really hard recently creating cosy and safe environments for our young people. "A home that supports mental health can act as a safe space that reduces stress, anxiety, and depression while also enhancing overall mood and well-being. Small...

The news, ducks and fun fairs!

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Summer lovin’ 😎

Concerts and Holidays! These young people are having the best summer so far! These positive lived experiences are supporting our young people to prepare for the challenges and adventures of adult life....

It’s coming home! ⚽

2 of our lovely young people and the home staff went out to celebrate and watch England win last night's Euro 2024 semi final! They had an amazing time and are looking forward to reliving the experience on Sunday!...

Getting out and about! ☀️🦆🍓💦💻

Our young people have been taking part in so many positive activities recently and really enjoying themselves. Cinema, strawberry picking, long walks, Ikea visits, baking, water fights.... the list goes on! We continue to support our Young people to engage...

There are no ugly ducklings! 🦆

One of our homes have been undergoing one of the most adorable projects, they have been rearing ducks! From planning, to incubated eggs, to hatching, to feeding and nurturing. It has been an absolute pleasure to see these young people take so much pride in this...

Pride Month!

Being LGBTQIA+ isn't a mental health problem. And it doesn't cause mental health problems. But those who are LGBTQIA+ often face difficult experiences, like discrimination and stigma. These experiences can affect mental health....