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Dragonflies offers free support to children aged 0-18 years old and their families who are experiencing pre or post bereavement

DRAGONFLIES CONTACT DETAILS
Tel. 01424 377125

To make a referral please complete the Dragonflies Referral Form


 
AGE RANGE
Children and young people aged 0-18 year’s
 
AREAS WE COVER
Hastings, Rother, Eastbourne and all surrounding areas
 
OUR SERVICES
Early intervention services offering:-      
PEER SUPPORT GROUPS  
Dragonflies provides creative therapeutic activities and group discussions delivered by trained staff and volunteers. We have 3 support groups available:

  • 0-5 years old - Children and parent/carers group one off group and telephone/individual support.
  • 5-15 years old – A drop off group for the children and young people offering 8 weekly 1 hour sessions
  • Parent/Carers Support group – Bereavement awareness for parents and carers, these are 8 weekly 1 hour sessions and  run alongside the 5-15 year old groups
 
ONE TO ONE COUNSELLING THERAPY SESSIONS
These sessions are offered by volunteer counsellors
  • 15-18 years old – 1 to 1 sessions 12 weekly 50 minute sessions
 
 
HOW TO CONTACT US
Dragonflies @ FSN
Robsack Centre, 16 Bodiam Drive
St Leonards-on-sea
East Sussex
TN38 9TW
 
T – 01424 855222 Extn. 2105
E – rcook1@fsncharity.co.uk – Rosie, Manager of Dragonflies Project
 
 
WHAT DIFFERENCE HAS DRAGONFLIES MADE
  • Over 2100 local children and young people have been supported since 2006
  • 98% of participants said the Dragonflies activities had helped them.
  • 82% of parents had said they had seen a positive change in the child's behaviour
 
​WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT DRAGONFLIES
  • "My child has been more confident with other people, goes to places on his own. He understands a lot more about feelings towards bereavement."

 


 Why not join our DRAGONFLIES LOTTERY to be in with a chance to win a monthly prize!
Complete the Dragonflies Lottery Application Form
 

Volunteering @ Dragonflies
Volunteers are needed to support the delivery of peer support sessions to children and young people experiencing bereavement across a range of settings such as centres and in schools.
Click here to find out how to volunteer for Dragonflies
or please contact a member of the Dragonflies team on 01424 855222 ext 2105 or email rcook1@fsncharity.co.uk for further information.

 

Downloads

Referral Form
Dragonflies Pre-Bereavement leaflet
Dragonflies Bereavement leaflet
Dragonflies/My Time Risk Assessment

SuccessES

"The Community Learning courses have been a valuable resource for our clients looking to improve their mental health and wellbeing, as well as providing insight to self-management/coping strategies to build resilience. Our clients have reported they have found them interesting, informative and easy to engage with due to the welcoming and supportive staff and informal setting."

- Community Connectors, Southdown

"Volunteering at the Health and Wellbeing drop ins I have supported attendees with engaging into activities, not only at FSN but in the local community. It’s great to have access to all the activities and information not only for our service users but also for myself. I really enjoy supporting the community and being part of the hub team!
“I have come along and attended various courses at FSN but also attended the computer and Health and Wellbeing drop ins. Coming here as made me in such a better place, everyone is so supportive! I feel so much more confident, I have found myself again. I love it here!"

- Health and Wellbeing Hubs

I just want to thank everyone at FSN who have made the last two years so amazing. I have learnt so much and met so many inspiring people. The work you do with the community truly changes lives, as it changed mine. The courses you provide have led me into employment and given me the skills to create a life for myself.
I will continue to sing your praises to those that I meet and tell people about the amazing work that you do and hope that FSN thrives for many years to come. I know you'll touch many lives as you did mine.

- FSN Volunteer

"I started to volunteer with FSN in the Health and Wellbeing Hub in July 2018. In September I started a Level 3 course at FSN through another of their projects and I am also looking into doing a degree in psychology next year. Once I complete the degree I hope to start a new career path and help others and work towards removing the barriers to mental health. The course started me on this new path and changed my life!"

- Wellbeing Hubs volunteer

"I feel more open in front of other people now"
"I'm less stressed, more confident"
"I feel good about myself - I am amazing"
"I found people that have experienced the same, it's good to talk to them"
"I've learnt little things that I can do"
"It's helped me talk to people and to make friends"

- My Time Now young people's comments

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St Nicholas Centre, 66 London Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6AS

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