Other centres
The final part of the mission statement of MHCS is :-
"To help and advise, where appropriate, other groups around the country to establish Counselling Centres."
Over the years the Manna House has been able to actively help several other agencies get established in their locality. Regularly groups from around the country visit the centre to learn and be encouraged. There are four agencies with whom very close links have been established.
The first is ECLIPSE, which provides a free counselling service to anybody struggling with addiction issues, particularly those involving drug and alcohol problems. The focus of the counselling service provided by Eclipse is to help people deal with addiction issues at an early stage, through counseling, education and support. Wherever possible Eclipse also provides support for families and parents to help them cope with the pressures of addiction in the home. You can contact Eclipse through www.eclipse-addiction.org.uk.
The second is FAMILY MATTERS, based in Luton, which is an agency working with victims and perpetrators of domestic violence. One to one counselling is available, group work and training. More information is available through Trevor Adams on 01582 651011 or by writing to: FAMILY MATTERS, 27 Axe Close, Marsh Farm, Luton, Beds, LU3 3LT.
Most recently there have been two agencies in Bedford with whom teaching and training links have been established.
The first is THE HOPE TRUST COUNSELLING SERVICE, based in Brickhill, Bedford, which is an agency who's vision is to express God's love to the local community by providing a counselling service staffed by trained Christian Counsellors. More information is available by writing to: The Hope Counselling Service, 118 Brickhill Drive, Bedford, MK41 7QN. Or email them at counselling@brickhill-church.org.uk. Alternatively their website is www.brickhill-church.org.uk/couns.htm
The second is Bridge Counselling based at BROMHAM BAPTIST CHURCH, in Bromham, Bedford, which is an agency staffed by trained Christian Counsellors, which seeks to provide one to one counselling for all those in need. More information is available through the Pastoral Co-ordinator (Pat Byatt) on 01234 822681 or by writing to: The Pastoral Co-ordinator, Bromham Baptist Church, Village Road, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8LJ. Or email them at office@bromham.org. Alternatively their website is www.bromham.org