Take a creative journey to better wellbeing

Welcome to...​

Welcome to...

Finding yourself...
Personal growth
Calm
Feeling better
Time for you
Confidence
Self-expression
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Connections
Creative Alternatives is the award-winning arts and wellbeing service supporting adults in St Helens living with mild to moderate anxiety, depression &/or stress.
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We offer a FREE programme of creative experiences that connect people together in a welcoming, relaxing and caring way.

Our approach includes:

  • Mindful activities which can help to calm or energise
  • Self-expression through creative projects and themes
  • Making, creating and playing with art materials and words
  • A safe, supportive and non-judgemental group of people
“I have loved being a part of Creative Alternatives. I am getting back to my old self and I feel more connected to life again;  everything was dark and now I can see colour!”

Taking part in Creative Alternatives can help if you're...

Stressed about life
Lacking motivation
Feeling overwhelmed
Low in confidence
Wanting creative expression
Isolated or alone
At Creative Alternatives we take time to get to know our participants and support them throughout their whole journey

Your creative journey

Every journey begins with a single step. Let us guide you through your creative transformation.

Connect

Reach out and join our community

CREATE

Express yourself through creativity

GROW

Develop confidence and connections

THRIVE

Discover your wellbeing

“CA has helped my anxiety massively! It made me get out of my own head for a few hours each week and gave me something positive to focus on instead.”
Join us for a transformative 7 or 12-week experience. It's free, supportive, and designed with our participants in mind.
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Creative Alternatives is managed by Alef Trust who are commissioned by St Helens Borough Council’s Public Health Service and forms part of the Arts in Libraries Programme.