Information for mental health and support services

We offer a one-year ecotherapy placement at our garden in Hainault that is free of charge and tailored to support people experiencing mild to moderate mental health needs, such as depression, anxiety, isolation or recovery from long-term illness.

We offer an informal, welcoming space to take part in a range of practical activities and learning suitable for all levels of ability and experience. Activities may include gentle gardening, food growing, harvesting & cooking, caring for our fruit orchard, processing herbs and home-produce making, wildlife activities, mindfulness in nature, educational workshops, wood-work and art & crafts. No experience of gardening or outdoors activity is necessary.

We are open every Wednesday and Friday and offer a morning session from 11am to 1pm and afternoon session from 2pm to 4pm. People can come for either the morning or afternoon, or attend the whole day and join us for a shared lunch together. 

Watch this short film to find out more about our garden and the benefits of ecotherapy, or read more about ecotherapy here.

To refer someone to the Ecotherapry Programme please download and return the Referral Form below.

GARDEN LOCATION

Forest Farm Allotments
end of Hazelbrouck Gardens

Hainault, Greater London IG6 2XL

Do get in touch if you’d like to speak to someone about making a referral.

Contact Mirjam, Ecotherapy Worker on: 07525 125057

Or send us a message below.