Drop-in/OASIS

Our drop-in centre (now renamed OASIS - Open Access Support and Information Service) is open to anyone who feels in need of someone to talk to, or who wants to meet other people in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

The drop-in is very informal, with no programme of set activities at set times. You can buy tea, coffee, crisps, and biscuits; listen to the radio or watch television; play snooker or darts; or just chat and socialise with other people. There are also a range of other activities that take place alongside the normal drop-in. These include arts and crafts, music, and drama.

The drop-in workers can show you round on your first visit - just come along when it is open, you don't have to make an appointment or be referred by a social worker or doctor. If you wish, you can phone beforehand so the workers can look out for your arrival. The building itself is a semi-detached house so the rooms are a friendly size, and there is a conservatory and garden too. Like other public buildings you can't smoke inside, but there is a shelter with comfortable seating available in the garden.

The drop-in is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 12noon and 4-30pm; on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 10pm; and on Saturdays and Sundays from 12noon to 6pm. On Fridays between 1pm and 3pm there is a women only drop-in.

Meals are available (for a small charge) on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The Wednesday "Eat and Meet" is a cooked meal. On Sunday there is a Sunday dinner - roast, potatoes, vegetables and a dessert - and snack food is available on Saturdays. On all meal days there are vegetarian options.

Funded by Solihull Care Trust