Are you OK? Whether you're struggling, feeling overwhelmed, or just need someone to talk to, remember: you're not alone. 📞 0151 512 2200 (Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm) 📧 [email protected] 🌐 www.wirralmind.org.uk Reach out - not just on World Mental Health Day, but anytime you need us.

We’re delighted to annouce that Wirral Mind’s LGBTQ+ Support Group has been selected as a finalist in the Network/Support Group of the Year category at this year’s LGBTQ+ FLOWERS Awards. A huge thank you to everyone who supports and attends our group — this recognition is for you too! 💫

🎉 We're proud to be supporting the Leasowe Community Fun Day today! 🗓️ Thursday 21st August 2025 ⏰ 1pm - 4pm 📍 Leasowe Rec Field (enter through the Addy) Come down, enjoy the fun, and celebrate the amazing community spirit that makes Leasowe special. 💙 #TogetherWeThrive

Thinking of all of you getting your A level results today 💙 Beautiful words from All on the Board

Gentle reminder for those on lithium in this heat 🔥 Not everyone knows this, please share to spread the word 💙

🌈✨ What an amazing day at Wirral Pride ✨🌈 A huge thank you to the organisers, sponsors, performers and volunteers who made it all happen. Your hard work and dedication created such a vibrant, inclusive and joyful celebration 💙

To all the men struggling with their mental health, we're here for you this #MensHealthWeek (and every other week) 💙 Image credit: Worrywellbeing

Good luck to our amazing team member Jade, who’s taking on the Port Sunlight 10K today in support of Wirral Mind🏃‍♀️💙 We’re all behind you, Jade - thank you for supporting such an important cause and representing us with pride. Go smash it! 💪👏 www.justgiving.com/page/jade-ko...

A huge thank you to all our incredible volunteers who make our work possible 💙 Whether you're one of our counsellors, befrienders, receptionists, admin, kitchen assistants or group facilitators — your time, compassion, and dedication mean the world to us.

🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🌈 June is all about celebrating love, identity, and equality. Pride Month honors the history, resilience, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community—and it's also a time to keep pushing for justice, visibility, and inclusion. 🏳️‍🌈

Let’s Talk Money – And Peace of Mind. We’re excited to launch a new series of Financial Wellbeing sessions designed to help you feel more confident, informed, and in control of your finances. To book your free place, please contact us on 0151 512 2200 or email [email protected]

You never know what someone else might be going through, so a little kindness can go a long way. This Mental Health Awareness Week, take a little moment to check in, reach out, or simply be kind. Our mental health is shaped by everything we do, everywhere we go, and everyone we encounter 💙

We're at Beechwood Community Shop this morning supporting their #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Time to Talk event. 💙 A big thank you to Paxton Medical Group and everyone at Beechwood Community Shop for welcoming us and creating such a wonderful space to talk and connect 🫶

We’re all on our own journey with mental health. It’s everything, everywhere and everyone 💙

Missed out on Sports Day? No worries — there’s plenty of community spirit waiting for you at our Melodies and Mingle event next week! #mentalhealthawarenessweek

Pick a starter, main, and dessert 🥰

A huge thank you to Andy who ran the Manchester Marathon on the 27th April 2025 in support of Wirral Mind 💙 Andy ran an impressive 26.2 miles and raised a whopping £1,064 for our charity.

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek starts next week and this year’s theme is all about community 💙 We’re starting off our Mental Health Awareness Week celebrations a little early, with a fun filled community Sports Day. If you would like to get involved or join as a spectator, please contact us.

We’re now closed for the bank holiday weekend. We will be back open on Tuesday 6th May 2025. If you need to chat to someone over the bank holiday weekend, Samaritans are available 24 hours a day on 116 123. If you, or someone else, are in immediate danger, always call 999.

Just a gentle reminder for those on antidepressants in this heat 🔥 Not everyone knows this, so please share to spread the word 💙

Thinking of everyone experiencing PMDD this PMDD Awareness Month (and every other month!). We see you 💙 Thanks so much to ellaharding.illustrates (Insta) for the beautiful illustration. #PMDDAwarenessMonth

Yesterday's Supreme Court ruling will feel heavy for many of us - especially the trans community. You are safe here. We see you. We stand with you 💙 Thank you to @notaphaseorg and @dirteemurfee for the artwork.

We’re closed on Friday 18th April and Monday 21st April 2025. We will be back open on Tuesday 22nd April 2025. If you need to chat to someone over the bank holiday weekend, Samaritans are available 24 hours a day on 116 123. If you, or someone else, are in immediate danger, always call 999.

We are looking to improve our Community Training Programme. It is really important for us to know what we can do to improve our training to ensure we are supporting our community the best we can 🫶 Please follow the survey link below and have your say. www.surveymonkey.com/r/SQK7ZLP

Following the success of our Shared Reading taster session in March. We are delighted to add a weekly Shared Reading group to our current timetable 📚 🗓️Mondays (starting on Monday 28th April 2025) ⏰ 1:30pm - 3pm 📍Wirral Mind, 90-92 Chester Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5DL

While stress isn't a mental health condition, the two are closely related – stress can result in poor mental health, and poor mental health can result in stress. In #StressAwarenessMonth, here are a few things that may help ease some stress 💙

A huge thank you to Booker Birkenhead for their incredibly generous donation of £400 💙 Your support is truly appreciated and will help us to continue to be there for those in our community experiencing poor mental health. #mentalhealthawareness

Mother’s Day can be painful for so many reasons. We send our love and support to all of you struggling today 💙 Thanks so much to @ellaharding.illustrates (Insta) for her lovely illustration.

Rachel and Jade attended a wellbeing event at Wirral Grammar for Boys today, where they engaged with students and staff to promote mental health awareness and support. #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

Next week, we’ll be offering a Shared Reading taster session in collaboration with The Reader organisation. Thursday 20th March 2025 3pm - 4:30pm 90-92 Chester St, B’head, CH41 5DL Come along on the day or for more information, please contact Jade on 0151 512 2200 or [email protected]

Here are the smiling faces of our small yet mighty choir, who took to the stage yesterday to perform in front of a sold-out crowd at the “Stage Full of Stars” production at the Floral Pavilion.

A huge thank you to Beyond Equality for delivering a series of wellbeing workshops to our Men’s Group. The feedback has been fantastic and the men have thoroughly enjoyed every session. Thank you 💙

Any of us can experience eating problems or eating disorders - whatever our age, gender, weight or background. If you want to find out any more information this #EatingDisorderAwarenessWeek (or any other week!), follow the link below ⬇️ www.mind.org.uk/information-...

We’re excited to be working with Beyond Equality, to provide a series of Men’s Wellbeing Workshops at Wirral Mind. You must be able to attend all three workshops. To book your FREE place, please contact us on 0151 512 2200 or email [email protected] #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealth

Sometimes we worry about the mental health of friends and loved ones, but we don’t want to tell them we’re worried. Thanks to Murphys Sketches for the beautiful illustration showing there are lots of ways to begin that conversation. And what better time to start than today, #TimeToTalkDay

We’re out and about about in the #community this #TimeToTalkDay Rachel (left) is at Great Meols Primary school and Jade (right) is at Birkenhead Land Registry. Both are hosting information stands and starting important conversations around mental health 💙 #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

We’ve seen so much progress over the past few decades. But LGBTQIA+ people are still more likely to face discrimination, abuse and stigma, and that can lead to mental health problems like anxiety, PTSD, and eating disorders.

Thank you Lady Gaga. Such an important message to kick off LGBT+ History Month. Your words will reach so many 💖 CC: Grammys

Sometimes when friends and family tell you they’re doing alright, we might have to read between the lines to find out how they’re really feeling. Thanks so much to glimpseofarainbow for their fantastic illustration.

6 February 2025 is #TimeToTalk Day, the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. Join us for a Time to Talk Day Brunch and let’s start a conversation about mental health. 🗓️ Thursday 6th February 2025 ⏰ 10am - 12pm 📍 Wirral Mind, 90-92 Chester Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5DL.

The next Bringing Hoarders Together group is on Thursday 6th February 2025 from 12:30pm - 2:30pm. During this group, we will be exploring hoarding further by discussing the following topics: 🔹 Getting treatment 🔹 Finding Peer Support 🔹 The Law and your rights #hoardingawareness