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Coventry and Warwickshire Mind and South Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind merge
We are pleased to announce that on 1 October 2024, South Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind officially merged with Coventry and Warwickshire Mind. This exciting development allows us to create a unified and even stronger force for mental health support in our...
Mind on air: promoting mental health support with HillzFM
On Wednesday, Michela and Dee had the pleasure of visiting local community radio station HillzFM to discuss the incredible work Coventry and Warwickshire Mind does across the region. During the show, they highlighted key services, raised awareness about suicide...
Celebrating nature and community at the allotments
On Friday 27 September, our 'Mind Allotments' opened its doors and welcomed people across Coventry to see how being outdoors can help our wellbeing. From delicious cakes, homemade jams, and freshly pressed apple juice made right in front of us from the allotment’s own...
Black History Month
Each October, Black History Month is marked to celebrate, recognise and consider the experiences of the Black community around the world. This year's theme is 'reclaiming the narrative', which focuses on Black people taking control of telling their own stories. This...
Finding gratitude at our Safe Haven peer support group
Last night, our Safe Haven peer support group in Coventry focused on the power of gratitude. Each of us was encouraged to add something to our beautifully decorated gratitude boxes daily. This simple practice helps us build a reflective tool for those overwhelming...
Elves gatecrash Coventry University freshers fair
The Elves are Back for #MentalElf2024! The elves have made an early appearance this year, spreading fun and awareness at Coventry University's Freshers Fair! They’ve been busy promoting Mental Elf 2024, and tickets are already selling fast. This exciting event, taking...
Highlights from the Act for Autism conference
On Saturday 14 September, our Community Autism Support Service (CASS) participated in a conference aimed at professionals, parents/carers of autistic children and adults, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of autism. The event brought together...
Releasing their inner howl, our supporters take on the Autumn Wolf Run
On 14 September 2024, we had three teams take part in the Autumn Wolf Run in Warwickshire, all in aid of Coventry and Warwickshire Mind! It was an incredible event filled with energy, excitement, and determination. This thrilling obstacle course saw participants take...
Our housing team pauses and connects for World Suicide Prevention Day
For World Suicide Prevention Day, our housing team took some well-deserved time out of their day to take a break and chat with colleagues. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to forget the importance of taking breaks and connecting with others. However, these...
World Suicide Prevention Day
Change the narrative and start a conversation World Suicide Prevention Day takes place on 10 September each year and aims to reduce stigma, improve knowledge and encourage open conversations about suicide. This year's theme is 'changing the narrative', encouraging...
Start the conversation: the life-saving impact of Suicide First Aid training
Suicide is preventable, not inevitable. Suicide in England and Wales is currently at it's highest rate since 1999. Over 6,000 suicides were registered in 2023, with 75% of those who died being male. Suicide is a complex and sensitive issue that can affect anyone,...
Help us train 32 Mental Health First Aiders for local community venues!
Mental health issues are at an all-time high, affecting countless people in our community. Many public-facing people don’t feel confident to support someone having a mental health crisis. We want to change this. We want to train 32 Mental Health First Aiders and offer...