This significant initiative, which began right here in Haringey in 2021 and is now London-wide, has reached its fifth birthday — an incredible milestone. Have a read of Thrive LDN’s blog about the milestone.
In Haringey, events supporting better mental health range from mindfulness sessions and walks to day trips and coffee mornings to allow people to connect with one another.
Cllr Lucia das Neves, Cabinet Member for Health, Social Care & Wellbeing, said:
“This year’s Great Mental Health Day theme is ‘everyday spaces’ – the informal sanctuaries where connection happens and support begins. We know that Haringey is built upon community spaces such as these, and we will continue to support them.
“We are delighted that this vital initiative, which started here in Haringey, has reached its fifth birthday this year. Supporting better mental health for all has been a mainstay of our work in Haringey, and we are proud to see this now taking place London-wide.”
Local events taking place
- ABC Parents will host the council’s flagship Great Mental Health Day event at the Tottenham Community Sports Centre. The event will be held from 9am-3pm on Friday 30 January and will include mental health and wellbeing workshops, a raffle, dancing, reiki and meditation, arts and crafts, sewing, and fitness sessions. All welcome.
- Haringey Walks Programme and the Get Active Team will host two walks on Friday 30 January to mark the day. The walks are as follows:
- 10.30am - Stonebridge Lock Waterside centre/Near Café N17 0XD with Janice - Tottenham Marshes 45+ mins. All welcome.
- 10.45am - Bruce Castle Park, in front of the Pavillion Café N17 8NJ with Rebecca and Phyllis a walk around the park 45+ mins. All welcome.
- Please come prepared for the weather on the day.
- Turkish Cypriot Community Association (TCCA) are hosting a coffee morning on Friday 30 January, 11am – 1pm for members of the community. There will be coffee, cake, and chats about mental health and wellbeing. All welcome.
- House of Polish and European Community (HOPEC) are organising a free group trip to the Sky Garden on Thursday 29 January. Email admin@hopec.org.uk to find out more details and to book your place. All welcome, but spaces are limited.
- Sewn Together are celebrating Great Mental Health Day with a day of creative expression and wellbeing, as well as relaxation and stress reduction. Taking place on Friday 30 January, 11am – 1pm, at Chestnuts Community Centre (N15 5BN). All welcome.
- Community Cook Up are celebrating with an afternoon of stretching and moving, a community lunch, and fun and games at Northumberland Park Resource Centre (N17 0HJ). Events are taking place Friday 30 January, 1 – 3pm, all welcome.
- Join Studio 306 Collective on Friday 30 January, 11am – 2pm, for a bead jewellery workshop as well as wider information related to mental health and wellbeing. The address is 40 Cumberland Road, N22 7BU.
Other London events
Thrive LDN will be hosting a range of online events on GMHD London wide to celebrate everyday spaces – the informal sanctuaries where people connect and support begins. More information is available via the following link, including events being held across London: Great Mental Health Day - Thrive LDN
The council aims to ensure that all residents know help is out there should they need it, as well as taking a collaborative approach by working with schools, our diverse communities, and healthcare professionals.
If you need help and support with your mental health, head over to our resource hub to find specialist advice: Mental Health and Wellbeing.
