Mental Health Awareness Week 2022

Mental Health Awareness Week, founded by the Mental Health Foundation 21 years ago, is a great opportunity to pause and take a moment to consider your mental wellbeing and the mental wellbeing of those around you.

This year, for Mental Health Awareness Week, we are highlighting the ways people can tackle loneliness and isolation by reconnecting with the community in Tameside. Over the next week we will be sharing some of the many Tameside groups and activities you, your family and your friends can get involved in to support your mental health and connect with others.

To start with, there’s Greater Manchester Walking Festival with over 100 planned walks across Greater Manchester including walks accessible for people of all abilities. Find a walk near you at the GM Walking Festival website: https://gmwalking.co.uk/festival-routes/

Find more advice and support for loneliness visit the Every Mind Matters website www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/ or search EveryMindMatters/Loneliness.

There are lots of things to get involved in in Tameside, and not just during Mental Health Awareness Week. Here are a selection of activities going on this week. Drop-in, call, email, or check the websites in the information below to register for an activity or find out what else is going on.

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm	Minds Matter – Wellbeing Chats If you are feeling isolated or anxious, a Wellbeing Chat might be what you need to make you feel that bit better. Call today and Minds Matter will arrange for a Peer Support Worker to contact you Call: 0161 470 6100
Monday 11-11:30am	Mentell – Loneliness & Connection Webinar for Men Join the Mentell circle as we talk about loneliness and connection. Web: Register Here
Tuesday	TOG Mind – Wellbeing Hub – Bob in for a Brew A very relaxed setting with comfy chairs and friendly staff. There might even be biscuits. You can join in person at the Wellbeing Hub or online. Wellbeing Hub 216-218 Katherine Street, OL6 7AS Call: 0161 330 9223 Web: https://www.togmind.org/services/tameside-wellbeing-hub
Tuesday	Infinity Initiatives – Feeding the Soul A range of delicious foods on offer at the cafe focusing on those foods that boost immunity and wellbeing. Infinity Community Café 13 Wood Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6AT Web: https://www.facebook.com/infinity.initiativesCIC/
Tuesday 9pm-10pm	Infinity Football Club – Open Training Session All are welcome to attend this relaxed, open training session, meet the teams (male, female and under 18s) and give it a go! Infinity FC, Wright Robinson College, Abbey Hey Ln, Gorton, Manchester M18 8RL Email: info@infinitycic.uk
Tuesday 4pm-6pm	TOG Mind - Autism in Mind A warm and welcoming peer support group for Autistic Adults living in Tameside. Wellbeing Hub 216-218 Katherine Street, OL6 7AS Call: 0161 330 9223 Web: https://www.togmind.org/services/tameside-wellbeing-hub
Wednesday 10:30-12:30 (Arrive by 10:25)	TOG Mind Wellbeing Hub – Mindful Photography Join us as for the 2-hour session as we take a walk in the local area, photographing scenes that captures our interest, helping to keep our bodies active and our minds focused & calm. Wellbeing Hub 216-218 Katherine Street, OL6 7AS Call: 0161 330 9223 Web: https://www.togmind.org/services/tameside-wellbeing-hub
Wednesday 11am – 2pm	Hattersley Projects Community Garden Open Day This packed open day will feature tours and talks from people already involved in the Projects, free refreshments and food provided from the gardens too. Hattersley Community Garden, Union Close, Hattersley Road West, SK14 3GJ Email: hattersleygardens@gmail.com Call: 07908 565 355 Web: https://www.hattersleyprojects.org/
Wednesday 1pm	TOG Mind – Wellbeing Activity Information Session Pop in to hear TOG Mind’s activity coordinator talk about the different activities Mind offer in and around Tameside Ashton Library, Tameside One, Market Place, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6BH Call: 0161 330 9223 Web: https://www.togmind.org/services/tameside-wellbeing-hub
Wednesday	Infinity Initiatives Café on location at Infinity Community Garden Come along and visit our community garden and enjoy a light lunch with the community team! Contact community@infinity-initiatives.org
Thursday	Infinity Initiatives - Eat & Greet We’re transforming our café into one large dining table so all who join us can sit together and talk over lunch. Contact clare@infinitycic.uk
Thursday 2 – 4pm	TOG Mind Wellbeing Hub – Arts & Crafts A different creative task each week for people of all ability levels. You can join us in the wellbeing hub where all materials are provided, or join us online via Zoom, though if you’re joining online, please ensure you have your own art materials. Web: https://www.togmind.org/services/tameside-wellbeing-hub Call: 0161 330 9223
Friday	Infinity Initiatives – Canal Boat Trip We’re inviting 10 guests to come on a canal boat trip with us to relax and enjoy our beautiful local scenery with a light lunch. Email: clare@infinitycic.uk
Friday	Anthony Seddon Centre – Fun Friday Peer Support Group Our Peer Support groups are volunteer and peer led. They offer a safe place to talk and get support. Fridays are Fun Fridays where you can take part in a quiz and other social activities. These groups are suitable for those who need support with mental health issues. You can book onto the group through Anthony Seddon’ Centre’s Reception
Sunday	Open Game with Infinity Football Club and Lumn Lane Audenshaw A great opportunity to come along, get involved in a game of football and speak to the team and managers. All welcome. Email for more information. Email: infinityinitiatives@gmail.com

Check Twitter | Facebook | Instagram for further updates and try searching for #TamesideTogether and #IveBeenThere for more on what’s available to support your mental wellbeing and tackle loneliness this Mental Health Awareness Week.

For more help with your mental health, visit our Mental Health Support Page