MindWorks
MindWorks is Islington Mind's computer training project, located at The Hub at 48 Despard Road. We offer structured training in computer and work skills, in a safe and supportive environment, to Islington residents who are experiencing or recovering from mental health problems.
We provide training and recognised qualifications in the following:
- Basic Computer Literacy
- File Management
- Word Processing (Microsoft Word)
- Spreadsheets, Graphs and Charts (Microsoft Excel)
- Database (Microsoft Access)
- Desktop Publishing (Quark X-Press, Microsoft Publisher)
- Graphics (Adobe Photoshop)
- Internet, Webmail and Email (Explorer, Firefox and Outlook)
About our courses
- The courses are eight weeks long.
- Our Employment Workers are available to assist in work trials/placements, careers advice, voluntary work, vocational training, further education, CVs etc.
- We are able to offer all participants recognised qualifications in the form of eDCC certification.
- You can also gain units towards NVQ Level 2 in Information Technology.
The training is carried out on a one-to-one basis, so the pace of tuition is geared to each individual participant. Classes are small in order to minimise stress and distractions and to maximise the benefit for you.
We do not wish to force a pace on you and any individual action plans are drawn up with your agreement and input. We encourage you to learn at the speed best suited to you - not us - and there's no homework either! Practice is the important thing in honing skills.
We are understanding and sympathetic to mental health issues as many of the trainers have themselves experienced mental health problems. We understand the fears and anxieties that many people experience about embarking on something new.
We will support you in overcoming your anxieties, lack of confidence, low self-esteem, computer phobia and worries about being unable to finish the course ... why not try it - it works!
The project is open to Islington residents (18 years and over) and is free to participants. Attendance is arranged to suit you. We welcome your interest but due to demand we have a waiting list - first come, first served.
Referral
You can self-refer or you can be referred by any agency.
Contact
Anne Thomas, Tel: 020 7561 5289