Healthy Minds (Calderdale Wellbeing)

👉 Will you join us at our next Forum meeting? The Healthy Minds Forum is a collective voice for positive change to Calderdale's mental health. It's a friendly and inclusive space for people to come together to explore issues, share experiences and take action for positive mental health in Calderdale. Anyone with an interest in working collectively to explore and tackle issues in mental health is welcome to join us. 📅Wednesday, October 30 · 12:30 - 2:30pm 📍Cornerstone Room, Square Chapel Arts Centre Square Road Halifax HX1 1QG 👉Book on here: https://lnkd.in/e94J9qcv Drinks & refreshments provided! 🍰 If you would like to chat to us before joining, please get in touch with Georgia: georgia@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk Call: 01422 345154 Whatsapp: 07541 690128

Are you passionate about volunteering and mental health? 💞 Do you live in North Halifax and want to make a difference for YOUR local area? Come volunteer with Healthy Minds! We are currently on the lookout for volunteers to support our new community-led peer-support activities and groups in North Halifax - from walking to arts and crafts and more, there's something for everyone to get involved with. We'll offer full training and support, too. Want to find out more? Please pop Cath an email or call/text: cath@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk or 01422 345154

Grease fans, this is the Healthy Minds fundraiser you've been waiting for! Join us for an evening of singing, fun, and '50s vibes as we belt out the classics from this iconic movie. Sunday 17th November – 5pm @Rex Cinema Elland This will be an unforgettable night filled with music, dancing, and laughter! Plus, there’ll be prosecco, refreshments, raffles, and prizes for the best dressed. All you need to do is show up and enjoy the ride! Tickets are £10 – commemorative physical tickets will be available for collection from Healthy Minds office in Halifax after purchase, or on the night at The Rex Cinema in Elland. Get yours before they sell out! To purchase, stop by our office, purchase on our shop: https://lnkd.in/ejTytMGS Or from The Rex: https://lnkd.in/ejkgPDry

We are open today from 1pm until 10.30pm, for support, with our last call being 10pm. Our weekly social drop in is also on every Sunday. If you fancy a cuppa and a chat, please feel free to come down to the Healthy Minds main office between 1pm and 3pm. To contact us please send us a message or give us a call and we will book you in a half-hour appointment to chat to one of us. You can get in touch with us by: 📩 Messaging us on this Facebook page 📞 Calling us on our main line: 01422 345154 📱 Texting us on our text line: 07388 990227 📧 Or emailing us at: safespace@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk

🏊 The Big Swim 2024: A huge success! The second annual Big Swim event made a splash on Sunday, October 6th, with swimmers across Calderdale coming together to support mental health. The Mayor of Calderdale visited all three participating pools, while the Mayor of Todmorden cheered on swimmers in Tod. A special shout-out goes to the children from Splash Swim Academy who were incredible, swimming a collective 25.18 miles in just an hour and a half! We've raised over £7,500 so far and fundraising is still climbing, so if you haven’t yet, now’s the perfect time to make your donation and support better mental health for everyone in Calderdale! Donate now: https://lnkd.in/eT-ZyZXn Keep an eye out for the photo gallery from the big day - coming soon 🤩

Earlier this month, our Healthy Minds Allotment Group held a stall at The Calderdale Food Gathering in the Albany Arcade Halifax Borough Market. 🌱 We showcased some of our wonderful produce and shared how our allotment helps promote wellbeing and better mental health through the outdoors. We meet every Monday from 12-2 at the Pye Nest Allotment, where we grow together, support each other, and improve our mental wellbeing. 🌿 Come join us for some fresh air, good company, and the joys of growing! Email LikeMinds@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk or give us a ring on 01422 345154 if you'd like to join in.

Looking for a space to share and connect with like-minded people? Our new Wellbeing Group offers a relaxed setting for conversations on a different topic each week, guided by the needs of the community. From emotional health and resilience to practical workshops like internet safety, each session invites you to explore ways to improve your wellbeing. Wed 16th Oct 12:30pm - 2:30pm Holy Nativity Church, Sunny Bank Rd, Mixenden, Halifax HX2 8RX Booking is essential, please contact Like Minds: paula@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk or call 07518 295745 or 01422 345154

🗣Small Talk Saves Lives at Woolshops We spent a sunny Saturday at Woolshops Shopping Centre in Halifax recently as part of the Samaritans 'Small talk saves lives' campaign. Small Talk Saves Lives empowers the public to trust their instincts and encourages them to act if they see someone who might need help. A little small talk and a simple question like “Hi, where can I get a coffee?” can be all it takes to interrupt someone's suicidal thoughts and could help set them on the journey to recovery. We held an information stall to share information and chat to the public about our services, alongside friends from the West Yorkshire Suicide Bereavement Service, WomenCentre, The Brunswick Centre - Kirklees Calderdale, and Invictus Wellbeing. Find out more about the 'Small talk saves lives' campaign here: https://lnkd.in/dDHi6AA

Meet Dean: From military life to mental health advocate Dean’s inspiring journey took him from struggling with anxiety and depression after 22 years in the military to finding community, healing, and purpose through Healthy Minds. Starting as a peer support group participant, Dean went on to become a dedicated volunteer, supporting others facing tough times. Now, with a full-time job and a close-knit family, his story shows the power of connection, compassion, and resilience. Read more about Dean’s story and how Healthy Minds helped him reclaim his life: https://lnkd.in/e8vdHDQt #MentalHealthMatters #HealthyMinds #VolunteerJourney

Our team has been stepping up in a big way for the #Calderdale50Squared Challenge, and we’ve been putting our best foot forward in some beautiful places! 👟 From peaceful strolls through Todmorden as part of our Walk for Wellbeing, to taking in the stunning views of Haworth, and even walking 21,000 steps from Camden, Primrose Hill & St. Pauls in London – we've been walking everywhere! Let’s keep moving! 💪 Active Calderdale VSI Alliance VAC