Peer-Support Groups

"I am able to express the reality of my emotions, as opposed to what society expects.  I don't feel obliged to say I'm fine.  I don't have to put a face on." 
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​"It's like a light at the end of the tunnel."

"It's a space where you can process your thoughts out loud without judgement and it can lead to better understanding."

Healthy Minds peer-support groups are for anyone who is experiencing emotional distress. People are free to talk about their own mental health - or not: the support group gives space to make that choice. The groups are informal and relaxed. They are 'peer-support' groups (meaning people get support from each other), not therapy groups, although, for some, they may have a therapeutic benefit. All groups are led by a facilitator or co-facilitators whose role is to encourage the group to develop and flourish in a safe, non-judgemental and inclusive way.

We have a number of support groups covering particular mental health & wellbeing needs.  
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We also have a number of activity groups, giving people who have experience of mental distress the opportunity to come together to socialise in shared activities. Click here for a full schedule of whats on.

Get in touch with us to enquire about joining one of our peer-support groups: info@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk

Courses and workshops

Our workshops are currently running online via Zoom. To view upcoming workshops please click here.

Activity Groups 

Come and experience the mental wellbeing benefits of doing fun, relaxing activities. From walks, to allotments, yoga to arts and crafts, Healthy Minds provides a range of different wellbeing activities that will help you feel better in body and mind. Our groups and workshops are facilitated by our friendly, experienced project workers and are a relaxing space to ease anxiety, relieve stress and help with low mood. 

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• Walks for Wellbeing
• Allotment Group
• Art & Wellbeing
• Yoga

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Join us for a variety of different walks throughout Calderdale, each walk will take roughly 1 hour. Healthy Minds walking groups welcome anyone who feels walking would benefit their wellbeing. These friendly groups take regular walks throughout Calderdale, so people don’t have to take that first step alone.

A variety of walks in the Upper Calder Valley, Halifax and Lower Valley are available, to improve mental wellbeing, connect with others and relax the mind. Contact Jim for information on current walks available: jim@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk

Experience the benefits of growing, digging, chatting and crafting at these welcoming, relaxed allotment sessions. Activities range from arts and crafts to planting and growing on our allotments. For people who are looking for activities to relax their mind, learn some new skills and build some confidence in a safe and comfortable environment.

Halifax/Pye Nest Allotment: For details please ring Nicola on jim@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk | 
​01422 345 154 or 07985750592 

Todmorden Allotment: Contact deborah@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk | 07388 990232
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Arts & Crafts For Wellbeing is currently running online via Zoom - paper copies of the workshops can be requested.  View are latest sessions here.  For more info contact hayley@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk

Yoga for wellbeing courses are run as 10 week programmes, not on a regular basis. Please contact Dianne on 01422 345154 | dianne@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk for details on the next upcoming yoga course.

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