Groups at Alana House
Alana House has a number of groups for service users to attend, if this has been agreed with their key worker.
The Alana House team works with a variety of other partnership-agencies to provide a diverse programme of activities, which are reviewed on a quarterly basis.
Due to the frequent changes in restrictions, we may need to adapt the way we deliver some of our activities depending on government guidelines at the time.
Groups are only available to women who have been referred to Alana House for support.
Power to Change
This group is run specifically for women who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse. The group is based on the idea that women working together in a safe, friendly and non-judgmental environment can change their lives for the better.
Trauma Informed Yoga
An opportunity to learn some practices to improve mind and physical health. A safe, self-paced and empowering approach with a deliberate emphasis on choice and curiosity.
Healing Trauma
Gain a greater understanding of the impacts of trauma and learn new strategies and techniques to help you feel grounded and safe.
Sexual Violence Recovery Toolkit
This 12-week group programme uses cognitive behavioural therapy and a psycho-educational approach to enable group members to move forward from the trauma of experiencing sexual violence. The programme supports group members to develop positive lifestyle coping strategies to restore a sense of safety and to enable people to return to active citizenship.
Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit
This 12-week group programme offers an evidence based, trauma-informed and psycho-educational approach using cognitive behavioural therapy to enable group members to move forward from the trauma of experiencing domestic abuse. It supports participants to develop positive lifestyle coping strategies, restoring a sense of safety and empowerment.
Hope to Recovery
A six-week programme that can be delivered online or face-to-face, as a group or as a one-to-one programme. Draws from the trauma-informed principles of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit and uses a psycho-educational approach which avoids triggering or re-traumatising participants. Evidence-based, gender neutral and can be used to support anyone experiencing abuse.
Foundations Course
The Foundations Programme is a carefully designed, peer support led by facilitators, compassionate 6-session support Programme created, specifically for mothers navigating life after separation from children.
Boundaries Parenting
This course is aimed at individuals who struggle with co-dependency, poor communication and unfulfilling relationships. Those who constantly give their time to others at the expense of their own emotional, physical and mental well-being, leaving them feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and resentful- without realising that unhealthy boundaries are at the core of their presenting issues.
Upcoming Alana House events
To find out more or book onto any of these groups, call Alana House at 0118 921 7640, email alana.house@pactcharity.org or contact your keyworker.
June
tue10jun10:00 am12:00 pmParenting with Liz10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Alana House, South Street
Event Details
Liz runs a range of courses to support women with parenting, boundaries, managing emotions and more.To find out more, speak to your key worker.
Event Details
Liz runs a range of courses to support women with parenting, boundaries, managing emotions and more.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
June 10, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
tue10jun11:00 am12:00 pmHope to Recovery11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Alana House, South Street
Event Details
Draws from the trauma-informed principles of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit and uses a psycho-educational approach which avoids triggering or re-traumatising participants. Evidence-based, gender neutral
Event Details
Draws from the trauma-informed principles of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit and uses a psycho-educational approach which avoids triggering or re-traumatising participants. Evidence-based, gender neutral and can be used to support anyone experiencing abuse.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively, email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
June 10, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
Event Details
Learn sewing life skills with Georgina, including hand sewing, using a machine, repairing clothing and more. To find out more, speak to your key worker.
Event Details
Learn sewing life skills with Georgina, including hand sewing, using a machine, repairing clothing and more.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
June 10, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
tue10jun1:00 pm2:00 pmHope to Recovery1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Alana House, South Street
Event Details
Draws from the trauma-informed principles of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit and uses a psycho-educational approach which avoids triggering or re-traumatising participants. Evidence-based, gender neutral
Event Details
Draws from the trauma-informed principles of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit and uses a psycho-educational approach which avoids triggering or re-traumatising participants. Evidence-based, gender neutral and can be used to support anyone experiencing abuse.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively, email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
June 10, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
wed11jun5:00 pm6:30 pmFoundations5:00 pm - 6:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Alana House, South Street
Event Details
Carefully designed programme for mothers navigating life after separation from their children.To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively, email
Event Details
Carefully designed programme for mothers navigating life after separation from their children.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively, email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
June 11, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
Event Details
Come along to chat with other women and the Alana House team. A housing outreach worker will attend every first and third Thursday of each month to support
Event Details
Come along to chat with other women and the Alana House team. A housing outreach worker will attend every first and third Thursday of each month to support with housing questions and give advice. Booking not required.
To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
If you would like to visit the cafe as a guest, please email alanahousecafe@pactcharity.org
Time
June 12, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
Event Details
Women-only drug and alcohol support group run by Change Grow Live Reading. To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email
Event Details
Women-only drug and alcohol support group run by Change Grow Live Reading.
To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
June 13, 2025 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
mon16jun2:30 pm2:30 pmLife Skills Sewing Group2:30 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Alana House, South Street
Event Details
Learn sewing life skills with Georgina, including hand sewing, using a machine, repairing clothing and more. To find out more, speak to your key worker.
Event Details
Learn sewing life skills with Georgina, including hand sewing, using a machine, repairing clothing and more.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
June 16, 2025 2:30 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
mon16jun2:30 pm2:30 pmHealing Trauma2:30 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Alana House, South Street
Event Details
Gain understanding of the impact of trauma and learn new strategies to help you feel grounded and safe. Weekly, excluding half term.To find out
Event Details
Gain understanding of the impact of trauma and learn new strategies to help you feel grounded and safe. Weekly, excluding half term.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
June 16, 2025 2:30 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
tue17jun10:00 am12:00 pmParenting with Liz10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Alana House, South Street
Event Details
Liz runs a range of courses to support women with parenting, boundaries, managing emotions and more.To find out more, speak to your key worker.
Event Details
Liz runs a range of courses to support women with parenting, boundaries, managing emotions and more.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
June 17, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
tue17jun11:00 am12:00 pmHope to Recovery11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Alana House, South Street
Event Details
Draws from the trauma-informed principles of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit and uses a psycho-educational approach which avoids triggering or re-traumatising participants. Evidence-based, gender neutral
Event Details
Draws from the trauma-informed principles of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit and uses a psycho-educational approach which avoids triggering or re-traumatising participants. Evidence-based, gender neutral and can be used to support anyone experiencing abuse.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively, email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
June 17, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
Event Details
Learn sewing life skills with Georgina, including hand sewing, using a machine, repairing clothing and more. To find out more, speak to your key worker.
Event Details
Learn sewing life skills with Georgina, including hand sewing, using a machine, repairing clothing and more.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
June 17, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
tue17jun1:00 pm2:00 pmHope to Recovery1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Alana House, South Street
Event Details
Draws from the trauma-informed principles of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit and uses a psycho-educational approach which avoids triggering or re-traumatising participants. Evidence-based, gender neutral
Event Details
Draws from the trauma-informed principles of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit and uses a psycho-educational approach which avoids triggering or re-traumatising participants. Evidence-based, gender neutral and can be used to support anyone experiencing abuse.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively, email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
June 17, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
wed18jun5:00 pm6:30 pmFoundations5:00 pm - 6:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Alana House, South Street
Event Details
Carefully designed programme for mothers navigating life after separation from their children.To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively, email
Event Details
Carefully designed programme for mothers navigating life after separation from their children.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively, email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
June 18, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
Event Details
Come along to chat with other women and the Alana House team. A housing outreach worker will attend every first and third Thursday of each month to support
Event Details
Come along to chat with other women and the Alana House team. A housing outreach worker will attend every first and third Thursday of each month to support with housing questions and give advice. Booking not required.
To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
If you would like to visit the cafe as a guest, please email alanahousecafe@pactcharity.org
Time
June 19, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
Event Details
Women-only drug and alcohol support group run by Change Grow Live Reading. To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email
Event Details
Women-only drug and alcohol support group run by Change Grow Live Reading.
To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
June 20, 2025 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
mon23jun2:30 pm2:30 pmHealing Trauma2:30 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Alana House, South Street
Event Details
Gain understanding of the impact of trauma and learn new strategies to help you feel grounded and safe. Weekly, excluding half term.To find out
Event Details
Gain understanding of the impact of trauma and learn new strategies to help you feel grounded and safe. Weekly, excluding half term.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
June 23, 2025 2:30 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
tue24jun10:00 am12:00 pmParenting with Liz10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Alana House, South Street
Event Details
Liz runs a range of courses to support women with parenting, boundaries, managing emotions and more.To find out more, speak to your key worker.
Event Details
Liz runs a range of courses to support women with parenting, boundaries, managing emotions and more.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
June 24, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
tue24jun11:00 am12:00 pmHope to Recovery11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Alana House, South Street
Event Details
Draws from the trauma-informed principles of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit and uses a psycho-educational approach which avoids triggering or re-traumatising participants. Evidence-based, gender neutral
Event Details
Draws from the trauma-informed principles of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit and uses a psycho-educational approach which avoids triggering or re-traumatising participants. Evidence-based, gender neutral and can be used to support anyone experiencing abuse.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively, email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
June 24, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
Event Details
Learn sewing life skills with Georgina, including hand sewing, using a machine, repairing clothing and more. To find out more, speak to your key worker.
Event Details
Learn sewing life skills with Georgina, including hand sewing, using a machine, repairing clothing and more.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
June 24, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
tue24jun1:00 pm2:00 pmHope to Recovery1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Alana House, South Street
Event Details
Draws from the trauma-informed principles of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit and uses a psycho-educational approach which avoids triggering or re-traumatising participants. Evidence-based, gender neutral
Event Details
Draws from the trauma-informed principles of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit and uses a psycho-educational approach which avoids triggering or re-traumatising participants. Evidence-based, gender neutral and can be used to support anyone experiencing abuse.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively, email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
June 24, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
wed25jun5:00 pm6:30 pmFoundations5:00 pm - 6:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Alana House, South Street
Event Details
Carefully designed programme for mothers navigating life after separation from their children.To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively, email
Event Details
Carefully designed programme for mothers navigating life after separation from their children.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively, email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
June 25, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Event Details
Come along to chat with other women and the Alana House team. A housing outreach worker will attend every first and third Thursday of each month to support
Event Details
Come along to chat with other women and the Alana House team. A housing outreach worker will attend every first and third Thursday of each month to support with housing questions and give advice. Booking not required.
To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
If you would like to visit the cafe as a guest, please email alanahousecafe@pactcharity.org
Time
June 26, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
Event Details
Women-only drug and alcohol support group run by Change Grow Live Reading. To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email
Event Details
Women-only drug and alcohol support group run by Change Grow Live Reading.
To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
June 27, 2025 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
mon30jun1:00 pm2:00 pmHealing Trauma1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Alana House, South Street
Event Details
Gain understanding of the impact of trauma and learn new strategies to help you feel grounded and safe. Weekly, excluding half term.To find out
Event Details
Gain understanding of the impact of trauma and learn new strategies to help you feel grounded and safe. Weekly, excluding half term.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
June 30, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
mon30jun2:30 pm2:30 pmHealing Trauma2:30 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Alana House, South Street
Event Details
Gain understanding of the impact of trauma and learn new strategies to help you feel grounded and safe. Weekly, excluding half term.To find out
Event Details
Gain understanding of the impact of trauma and learn new strategies to help you feel grounded and safe. Weekly, excluding half term.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
June 30, 2025 2:30 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
July
tue01jul11:00 am12:00 pmHope to Recovery11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Alana House, South Street
Event Details
Draws from the trauma-informed principles of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit and uses a psycho-educational approach which avoids triggering or re-traumatising participants. Evidence-based, gender neutral
Event Details
Draws from the trauma-informed principles of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit and uses a psycho-educational approach which avoids triggering or re-traumatising participants. Evidence-based, gender neutral and can be used to support anyone experiencing abuse.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively, email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
July 1, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
Event Details
Draws from the trauma-informed principles of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit and uses a psycho-educational approach which avoids triggering or re-traumatising participants. Evidence-based, gender neutral
Event Details
Draws from the trauma-informed principles of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit and uses a psycho-educational approach which avoids triggering or re-traumatising participants. Evidence-based, gender neutral and can be used to support anyone experiencing abuse.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively, email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
July 1, 2025 1:00 pm - July 2, 2025 2:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
Event Details
Come along to chat with other women and the Alana House team. A housing outreach worker will attend every first and third Thursday of each month to support
Event Details
Come along to chat with other women and the Alana House team. A housing outreach worker will attend every first and third Thursday of each month to support with housing questions and give advice. Booking not required.
To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
If you would like to visit the cafe as a guest, please email alanahousecafe@pactcharity.org
Time
July 3, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Event Details
Women-only drug and alcohol support group run by Change Grow Live Reading. To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email
Event Details
Women-only drug and alcohol support group run by Change Grow Live Reading.
To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
July 4, 2025 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
mon07jul1:00 pm2:00 pmHealing Trauma1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Alana House, South Street
Event Details
Gain understanding of the impact of trauma and learn new strategies to help you feel grounded and safe. Weekly, excluding half term.To find out
Event Details
Gain understanding of the impact of trauma and learn new strategies to help you feel grounded and safe. Weekly, excluding half term.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
July 7, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
tue08jul11:00 am12:00 pmHope to Recovery11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Alana House, South Street
Event Details
Draws from the trauma-informed principles of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit and uses a psycho-educational approach which avoids triggering or re-traumatising participants. Evidence-based, gender neutral
Event Details
Draws from the trauma-informed principles of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit and uses a psycho-educational approach which avoids triggering or re-traumatising participants. Evidence-based, gender neutral and can be used to support anyone experiencing abuse.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively, email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
July 8, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Event Details
Learn sewing life skills with Georgina, including hand sewing, using a machine, repairing clothing and more. To find out more, speak to your key worker.
Event Details
Learn sewing life skills with Georgina, including hand sewing, using a machine, repairing clothing and more.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
July 8, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
tue08jul1:00 pm2:00 pmHope to Recovery1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Alana House, South Street
Event Details
Draws from the trauma-informed principles of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit and uses a psycho-educational approach which avoids triggering or re-traumatising participants. Evidence-based, gender neutral
Event Details
Draws from the trauma-informed principles of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit and uses a psycho-educational approach which avoids triggering or re-traumatising participants. Evidence-based, gender neutral and can be used to support anyone experiencing abuse.
To find out more, speak to your key worker. Alternatively, email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
July 8, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Event Details
Women-only drug and alcohol support group run by Change Grow Live Reading. To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email
Event Details
Women-only drug and alcohol support group run by Change Grow Live Reading.
To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
July 11, 2025 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
Future events in this series
Event Details
Women-only drug and alcohol support group run by Change Grow Live Reading. To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email
Event Details
Women-only drug and alcohol support group run by Change Grow Live Reading.
To find out more, speak to your support worker. Alternatively email alana.house@pactcharity.org or call 0118 921 7640.
Time
July 18, 2025 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Alana House
South Street
