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Apply for Champions Fund
Within our area a £10,000 Champions Fund is available for local Champions to use to run anti-stigma activity. You can apply for up to £500 per activity.
In the video above you can see some of the activities that Champions in Suffolk have been running to challenge mental health stigma and engage their local community. If you are looking for more ideas, you can also find out about other projects funded in the past.
Download the application form here.
If you need any help filling it in or any questions about your planned activity please email Jo Johnson at [email protected]
Mind Academy
By providing our courses online frees up valuable resource for both your staff and our students with reduced downtime in the workplace. Find out more
Elefriends
Elefriends is a supportive online community where you can be yourself. We all know what it's like to struggle sometimes, but now there's a safe place to listen. FIND OUT MORE
Counselling
Our highly qualified therapists have a range of specialities and approaches as we know it is not one size fits all. Find out more
Latest Updates
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Flitch Green runners advent calendar is raising amazing much needed funds for us... they are ploughing through December and there is still time to join in or just to sponsor Steve and his challengers... www.mindinwestessex.org.uk/product/flitch-advent/
Flitch Green Runners Activity Advent Challenge - Mind in West Essex
I plan to inspire people to keep fit over build up to Christmas and consider others by supporting Mind – the event is a small physical challenge a day over the 25 Advent days leading up to Christmas with a suggested £5 donation for taking part. Every day from the 1st December to Christmas Day …Register for RED January here and grab your RED Merchandise. Lets create a big community of RED challengers in West Essex!! Follow the link and sign up today
www.mindinwestessex.org.uk/product/red-january/
Unisex T-Shirts and Neck Buffs - Mind in West Essex
T-Shirts and Neck BuffsLet’s give thanks this December, it’s a hard time of year for many but also a time to be grateful...🎄Give thanks this December to somebody who has helped you with your mental health 🎁
🌏We know that acts of kindness can make the world a happier place - so why not tell someone, be that a friend, family member, colleague or organisation why you are thankful for their support?
😊This random act of kindness could do you good. There is a strong relationship between the wellbeing, happiness and longevity of those of us who are compassionate. Doing good can help reduce stress and improve your emotional wellbeing. This is true across our lives.
💚Find out more by visiting: mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/doing-good-does-you-good
☎️ Need support?
Samaritans are available 24/7 for free on 116 123 (UK) and whatever you're going through, they're here to face it with you.
💻 Want to find out more about getting help for your mental health and how to access it, then visit mentalhealth.org.uk/getting-help.
Have you had experience of mental health crisis services, either at home or in hospital? We'd really like to hear your story to help shape new services coming to West Essex next year. If you would like to take part please email Lois on [email protected]
Fundraising Events
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Bath Half Marathon (1)
Event Date: 15/03/2020
I’m not a natural runner and as I write this I can barely wobble around a 5K, but I have taken the plunge to sign up to a half marathon and now I’m committed!
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Crafternoon (1)
Event Date: 30/12/2019
As a young girl I experienced a very traumatic experience, destroying my childhood. At the time my dad had cancer and my nanny died which I was unfortunate enough to witness.
As a result I started participating in risky behaviour, including the use of heavy drugs and drinking. I couldn’
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Hayley's Skydive (1)
Event Date: 20/06/2020
I have suffered from anxiety and depression for many years, and I have overcome many hurdles along the way.
Skydiving is another thing I’d like to do, but this time for a good cause.
I would like to raise awareness of mental health and the impact it has on sufferers and their fa
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London Marathon (1)
Event Date: 26/04/2020
Sarah is taking on the iconic London Marathon next year and would really love your support.
Mind in West Essex is a charity I feel very strongly about and am excited to run for. Mental Health affects everyone and sometimes we need just need some support
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Walk to Talk (1)
Event Date: 28/09/2019
In September Last year myself and my friends walked 17 miles from Newport to Cambridge.
We raised £1500 for Mind. I want it to be a yearly event.
Mental health affects so many people and it means the world to me to be able to raise money to a charity that is close to my heart.