Thank you to the Masonic Lodge and our County Councillors for their donations
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, our fundraising has dramatically fallen. At a time like this, the generosity of others is so vital in allowing us to support the people of Hertfordshire with their mental health. We would like to say a massive thank you to the Chipping Barnet Masonic Lodge, who donated £1,585 to […]
Author: Nicholas
Posted on: 20th May 2020
WGC resident runs Marathon for 2.6 Challenge
We were recently contacted by Becca Hayden who has attended social support groups at our Welwyn Garden City centre. We were delighted to hear that she had run a Marathon as part of the 2.6 Challenge, raising money for Mind in Mid Herts along the way! It is wonderful to hear about how we […]
Author: Nicholas
Posted on: 29th April 2020
Help us help Hertfordshire – Suicide Prevention Network Survey 2019
In 2018 Public Health and the Local Suicide Prevention Network with Spot the Signs conducted research to find out how aware people are of suicide in Hertfordshire and what Hertfordshire County Council are doing about it. They received an amazing response from over 700 people which they are utilising to inform their suicide prevention strategy. […]
Author: Nicholas
Posted on: 21st February 2020
New Volunteering Form
At Mind in Mid Herts we are constantly trying to make it easier for our supporters to get involved. That is why we have developed a new volunteer application form which will get you helping out in less time and with little hassle! We offer many voluntary opportunities across our four centres including sessional […]
Author: Nicholas
Posted on: 18th November 2019
St Albans Half Marathon – Community Chosen Charity vote
We are one of the nominated charities for the 2020 St Albans half marathon! And you, the community can decide who the main beneficiary for the ’39th St Albans Half Marathon’ will be. Please click the link http://bit.ly/SAHMCharity20 to vote for us. Thank you. The vote closes 30/11/2019
Author: Maja
Posted on: 6th November 2019
Newest donation from Balstock Music Festival in Baldock!
Thank you to the wonderful volunteers and all the people who attended the Balstock Music Festival who gave so generously and raised £2,500 for Mind in Mid Herts
Author: Maja
Posted on: 6th November 2019
HPFT’s Spot the Signs campaign launches free life-saving “Stay Alive” App
A free life-saving App called “Stay Alive” which is packed with really useful features to help people stay mentally well has been launched in Hertfordshire. The App’s aim is to help people in times of crisis to feel that suicide is not their only option. It has tools to help keep people safer, together with […]
Author: StuAdmin
Posted on: 23rd July 2019
Good Mental Health for summer 2019
Mental health problems do not discriminate with 1 in 4 people from all backgrounds experiencing a mental health difficulty every year in the UK. They cannot just be ‘turned off’ because of the warmer weather and for many people it can be hard to enjoy what is deemed to be a more exciting time of […]
Author: StuAdmin
Posted on: 23rd July 2019
Man Up Men Do Cry Video News
For World Mental Health Day 2018 we created a video with East Herts Council and Screaming Goat media called #ManUpMenDoCry film. It’s aim? To get Men talking about their mental health. Watch the video here:
Author: StuAdmin
Posted on: 23rd July 2019
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Today is #WorldNoTobaccoDay a campaign to expose the tobacco industry's attempt to target a new generation - young people, into consuming tobacco products.
The campaign aims to:
'🌀Debunk myths & expose manipulation tactics employed by the tobacco & related industries, particularly marketing tactics targeted at youth, including through the introduction of new and novel products, flavours & other attractive features;
🌀Equip young people with knowledge about the tobacco & related industries’ intentions & tactics to hook current & future generations on tobacco & nicotine products;
🌀Empower influencers (in pop culture, on social media, in the home, or in the classroom) to protect & defend youth & catalyse change by engaging them in the fight against Big Tobacco.'
From the World No Tobacco Day page on World Health Organization's (WHO) website.
Find out more via these links:
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Watch their powerful & informative video here:
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Mind in Mid Herts wishes you a lovely weekend.
If you are in need of any services over the weekend please see below some contact numbers.
NHS Single Point of Access (SPA) For people to access NHS mental health support and services in Hertfordshire.
Tel: 0300 777 0707
Lines are open 8am to 7pm.
Nightlight Hertfordshire Crisis Helpline
Tel: 01923 256391
Available to provide emotional support 24 hours a day, every day of the week.
Be sure to watch BBC1 tonight at 8:05pm on Football, Prince William and Our Mental Health.
Callum our Get Set Go coordinator was lucky enough to be involved! Let’s see if he made the cut! www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000jkbr
BBC One - Football, Prince William and Our Mental Health
www.bbc.co.uk
Following Prince William's campaign to get us to open up about mental health issues.A lovely poem created by a service user.
If you enjoy creative writing, why not join our online social group, play on words?
If you do not currently access our services you can sign up by filling in a self referral form on our website: www.mindinmidherts.org.uk/support-for-you/
Are you a front line worker in Hertfordshire? Or know someone who is?
We are offering free, online Mindfulness twice a day Monday- Friday to support you to say well during this time. You can access as many as you like!
"This Mindfulness session has helped me to wind down and take a moment for myself, really enjoyed it!"
To access this wonderful service please head to our website and sign up:
www.mindinmidherts.org.uk/training-support-for-front-line-workers/digital-mindfulness/
Wow £650 ! That’s amazing!
A very big thank you to @HertsChalkWalk and to all those who donated! This money will help us support the people of Hertfordshire 💙
Today is #WorldNoTobaccoDay a campaign to expose the tobacco industry's attempt to attract a new generation - young people into consuming #tobacco products.
Find out more:
http://ow.ly/LUoI50zRbSF
For their powerful video:
http://ow.ly/boQB50zRbSG
#TobaccoExposed
Heaps of appreciation to the lovely art outside our centre in St Albans. Thank you so much. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 https://twitter.com/hertschalkwalk/status/1266643526814662656
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