Suicide is preventable. ✔ Listen without judgement ✔ Check in on others ✔ Share support services 📊 Samaritans Cymru 2024 👉 SHARE peer group: Weds 3:30–5pm 📧 [email protected]

💜 Support, laughter, togetherness—our Dementia Hubs are here for you. Join us & sign up for this month’s activities 👉 forms.cloud.microsoft/e/HxUEHzTkS3

💙 Exciting news! Our 10-week Carers Connect Group with Effro & MHM Wales starts 15 Oct in Bridgend. A safe, supportive space for carers to share experiences, build connections & boost wellbeing. Contact us to book your place or share with someone who may benefit.

💙 Exciting news! Our 10-week Carers Connect Group with Effro & MHM Wales starts 15 Oct in Bridgend. A safe, supportive space for carers to share experiences, build connections & boost wellbeing. Contact us to book your place or share with someone who may benefit. [email protected]

Walking 50km in Bath on 28 March 2026🚶♀️ Support Claire Davies raising for MHM Wales—because mental health matters! Donate now: justgiving.com/page/claire-davies-6 #givingtueday

🧼 Unbrushed, unbothered, unbeatable! Enter your pup in Scruffiest Pooch 🐾 👉 www.highsheriff.virtualdogshow.org

The Welsh Gov’s Suicide Prevention & Self-Harm Plan 2025–28 commits to reducing rates & supporting at-risk groups. Action is needed. 📊 WG 2025–28 👉 SHARE group: Weds 3:30–5pm 📧 [email protected]

In Wales, 63% of suicides had a mental health condition. 53% had a history of self-harm. Early support saves lives. 📊 PHW 2023–24 👉 SHARE group: Weds 3:30–5pm 📧 [email protected]

In England & Wales prisons, 77,898 self-harm incidents were recorded last year – the highest ever. Women’s rates are 8x higher than men’s. 📊 MoJ 2025 👉 SHARE peer support: Weds 3:30–5pm 📧 [email protected]

🌼 Every month brings new activities in our Dementia Hubs. Don’t miss out—join in and connect! 📅 Sign up 👉 forms.cloud.microsoft/e/HxUEHzTkS3

🌿 Did you know creative activities can help reduce stress and improve emotional wellbeing? Join us on 28th Nov at Bettws Life Centre to explore positive coping strategies through creativity, plus info on mental health services.

Every year, 5,500+ hospital admissions in Wales are due to self-harm. One of the top 5 causes of admission. 📊 PHN Cymru 👉 SHARE group: Weds 3:30–5pm (online & Bridgend) 📧 [email protected]

🧩 From arts & crafts to coffee mornings, our Dementia Hubs offer something for everyone. Sign up today & explore what’s on 👉 forms.cloud.microsoft/e/HxUEHzTkS3

Suicide risk rises with inequality. In Wales: • Most deprived areas: 15.8 per 100k • Least deprived: 8.6 per 100k • Unemployed: 126.7 per 100k 📊 PHW 2023–24 👉 SHARE group: Weds 3:30–5pm 📧 [email protected]

Mark, was at the Pen-y-Bont FC cup game last night, engaging with supporters and sharing information about the services available across #Bridgend Borough. It was a great opportunity to connect with the community and raise awareness of the support on offer. Thanks to Pen Y Bont FC, Neil and Staff

🐕 Show us those wagging tails! Post a pic in the comments, then enter your dog in the Virtual Dog Show 🏆 👉 www.highsheriff.virtualdogshow.org

📢 Save the date! Free wellbeing session Fri 28 Nov, 10–12, Bettws Life Centre 🌱 Creative coping, mental health info & local support 💬 All welcome! Funded by UKSPF & Bridgend Council. #WellbeingWales #MHM

Men are 3x more likely to die by suicide. In Wales, male rate was 22.0 per 100k in 2023; highest in men 30–34 (37.6 per 100k). 📊 Samaritans Cymru/ONS 👉 SHARE group: Weds 3:30–5pm 📧 [email protected]

It’s #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 💙 Our SHARE self-harm support group meets Wed 3:30–5pm. Safe space, open support, you’re not alone. More resources on Bridgend Grapevine. Let’s keep talking. #MHMW40 [email protected]

🎉 We’re turning 40! Join us for our Anniversary Party on Friday 14 Nov at Bridgend Rugby Club. Expect live music, karaoke, raffles & more – all in aid of our Dementia Hub. 🎶 Tickets £10. 📩 [email protected] #MHMW40

📅 Sat 8 Nov | 10am–12pm | The Mem, Nantymoel. ✨ Learn positive coping strategies through creativity / Dysgwch strategaethau ymdopi cadarnhaol trwy greadigrwydd. ➡ Free / Am ddim. All welcome / Croeso i bawb! Contact [email protected]

This September we’ve shared the facts: suicide affects hundreds of families in Wales every year. Prevention is possible – together. 💙 👉 SHARE self-harm peer support: Weds 3:30–5pm 📧 [email protected]

We attended Bridgend Campus Freshers 🎓💙 In Oct we’ll hold Creative Connections workshops supporting student wellbeing. Buom yn Ffresyrs Pen-y-bont 🎓💙 Ym mis Hydref cynhelir gweithdai Cysylltiadau Creadigol. Funded by UKSPF | Wedi’i ariannu gan UKSPF

💜 It’s World Alzheimer’s Month! Join our Dementia Hubs for friendship, support & activities. Don’t miss out—sign up for our monthly calendar 👉 forms.cloud.microsoft/e/HxUEHzTkS3

🤣 Does your pup bring the laughs? Enter them in Funniest Dog at the High Sheriff’s Virtual Dog Show! 🐾 👉 www.highsheriff.virtualdogshow.org #VirtualDogShow #DogsOfWales #MHMWales #RNLIPorthcawl

👗 Bowties, bandanas & costumes welcome! Enter your pup in Best Dressed at the Virtual Dog Show 🐾 👉 www.highsheriff.virtualdogshow.org #VirtualDogShow #DogsOfWales #MHMWales #RNLIPorthcawl

💙 In 2023, Wales lost 386 lives to suicide – the highest rate since records began (14.0 per 100k). Behind each number is a life, a family, a community. 📊 ONS 2023 👉 SHARE peer group: Weds 3:30–5pm (online & Bridgend) 📧 [email protected]

💙💜 September is #SuicideAwarenessMonth 💙💜 At MHM Wales, we believe no one should face their struggles alone. Let’s talk. Let’s listen. Let’s share. 🫂 Our SHARE Peer Support Group is a safe space to connect. 📍 Bridgend + Online | Wednesdays 3:30–5pm 📧 [email protected]

The Bridgend Grapevine website launches this November 🚀 Coming up: 📍 Bridgend College & Pencoed – next week 🗓 World Suicide Prevention Day (Pencoed Football Ground, evening) 🌈 Neurodiversity event with Barvo (10–2) #Wellbeing #SuicidePrevention #Neurodiversity #Bridgend

🐶 September is here – have you entered the High Sheriff of Mid Glamorgan’s Virtual Dog Show yet? From cutest canine to best dressed, there’s a category for every pup 🐾 👉 Enter today: www.highsheriff.virtualdogshow.org

💙 Volunteer Testimonial “I gained hands-on insight into social prescribing & holistic mental health care. Small acts of care make a big difference. Volunteering with us has strengthened my commitment to psychology & advocacy.” – Katheryn Aymerich #MHMVolunteers @cardiffandvalerpb.bsky.social

💜 Dementia Hub – YMCA Porthcawl Our hub welcomed 13 participants for a morning filled with laughter, conversation, and connection. We were also delighted to welcome two new attendees, who came along for advice and connection #DementiaSupport #CommunityMatters #YMCA #Porthcawl #MHMHubs

🐾 The High Sheriff of Mid Glamorgan’s Virtual Dog Show 2025 is live! Categories: Cutest Canine, Funniest Dog, Scruffiest Pooch, Best Dressed, Looks Like Their Owner & In Loving Memory. Every entry supports MHM Wales & RNLI Porthcawl 💙 👉 Enter now: #VirtualDogShow #DogsOfWales

🌿 September Wellbeing Hub Activities are live! Music, arts, gardening, hubs & more across Bridgend, Ogmore Vale, Maesteg & Porthcawl 💙 📧 [email protected] | ☎ 01656 767045

Today is #internationaldogday Click on link virtualdogshow.org/cloneVDS1/

🐾 It’s International Dog Day! 🐶 The High Sheriff of Mid Glamorgan has launched a Virtual Dog Show – and every dog can be a winner! 🏆 📸 Enter today: virtualdogshow.org/cloneVDS1/ Let’s get tails wagging for Mental Health Matters Wales & RNLI Porthcawl 💙 #VirtualDogShow #InternationalDogDay

🐾 Sneak Peek! 🐾 Our Virtual Dog Show – Pooches on Parade goes live Tuesday 26 Aug – International Dog Day 🎉 Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place – £50, £25 & £15 vouchers! Get those paws & poses ready 📸 👉 virtualdogshow.org/cloneVDS1/ #VirtualDogShow #InternationalDogDay #DogsOfWales

Get ready to get those tails wagging from the 26th of August 2025 #internationalDogsDay

👋 Meet Mark – our Info Officer at MHM Wales! He’s the one connecting communities with resources, events & wellbeing info 💙 #MentalHealthMatters #MeetTheTeam

🐶 Paws up if you love dogs! 🐾 Something very exciting is on its way... On 26 August – International Dog Day, our Virtual Dog Show officially launches! It’s the cutest, scruffiest, silliest event of the year – and your pup could be the star.

💙 We’re delighted to welcome Parkinson’s Uk to MHM Wales HQ for the #Bridgend #Parkinson’s Support Group! Please use Tesco car park nearby (parking is limited) ☕ A warm space to share, connect & enjoy guest speakers 🎶 #ParkinsonsSupport #PartnershipWorking

💙 Today’s coffee morning at our Nolton Dementia Hub was full of games, chat & smiles as 6 community members joined us. We also said a fond farewell to our amazing volunteer Izzy – thank you & good luck! 🌟 👉 Want to volunteer? [email protected] #MHM40

We’re hiring! Join us as a Children and Young People Wellbeing Practitioner. 📍 Tonteg / RCT / Bridgend / Community 💼 37 hrs per week | £25.5–27.4k p.a. 🚗 Vehicle owner essential | Welsh desirable 📅 Apply by: Friday 22 August (12pm) 📅 Interviews: W/C 25 August #JobsWales #ChildrenAndYoungPeople

Yfory! 🍿😀 Dewch i’r Ganolfan Dementia ym Mhen-y-bont ar Ogwr gyda Special Families Maesteg am brynhawn hwyliog – gyda popcorn! #DementiaGyfeillgar #CefnogaethGymunedol #PenybontarOgwr #SpecialFamiliesMaesteg

Tomorrow! 🍿😀 Join us at Bridgend Dementia Hub with Special Families in #Maesteg for a fun, friendly afternoon – with popcorn! #DementiaFriendly #CommunitySupport #Bridgend #SpecialFamiliesMaesteg

Yr wythnos ddiwethaf, daeth Age Cymru â hud VR i’n Canolfannau Dementia ym Mhen-y-bont ar Ogwr a Maesteg! 🏝🏜🐬 O ymlacio ar y traeth i archwilio’r Grand Canyon a nofio gyda dolffiniaid – gwên ar bawb. Mwy o sesiynau’n dod yn fuan! 😀 #CefnogaethDementia #VRerLles

Last week, Age Cymru brought VR magic to our Bridgend & Maesteg Dementia Hubs! 🏝🏜🐬 From relaxing on the beach to exploring the Grand Canyon & swimming with dolphins – smiles all round. More sessions coming soon! 😀 #DementiaSupport #VRforWellbeing

🍰 Beautiful bakes at today’s Nolton Street Dementia Hub coffee morning! Big smiles, creative cakes & community connection. These sessions are funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with Bridgend County Borough Council. #UKSPF @bridgend.gov.uk

🍰 Briwsion hardd yn bore coffi Nolton Street Dementia Hub heddiw! Gwênau mawr, cacennau creadigol a chymuned gref. Mae’r sesiynau hyn wedi’u hariannu gan Lywodraeth y DU drwy’r Gronfa Ffyniant Gyffredin gyda Chyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr. #UKSPF @bridgend.gov.uk

Our August calendar is live! 🌿 Join us for FREE wellbeing sessions incl. #GuitarsForVeterans, art, gardening & weekly hubs across Bridgend, Maesteg & more! 🎨 New Creative Connections every Friday! 📩 [email protected] | 📞 01656 767045 #MentalHealthMatters #UKSPF @bridgend.gov.uk