We want to make Suffolk the best place in the world for talking about and taking care of mental health. But we can’t do that without your help. We need to recruit champions to this cause, enabling us all to create environments that help people get their emotional needs met.
There are a number of ways you can support and get involved with our charity, including becoming a Friend of Suffolk Mind, volunteering, working for us or leaving a gift in your Will.
Elefriends
Elefriends is a supportive online community where you can be yourself. We all know what it's like to struggle sometimes, but now there's a safe place to listen. FIND OUT MORE
Quay Place
Quay Place is our Wellbeing and Heritage Centre in Ipswich. It’s a place where you can meet, discover and connect to yourself and others. It’s also available for venue hire. FIND OUT MORE
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Suffolk Mind couldn’t exist without your support – whether that’s through a donation, leaving a gift in your Will, or organising a fundraising event – you can help us be there for more people. FIND OUT MORE
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Who's up for a Halloween Quiz Night supporting Suffolk Mind? On Wednesday 30th October at Endeavour House, get your friends together, get dressed up and enjoy a spooking night of quizzing and have a go on the raffle too! All in aid of Suffolk Mind as part of the Chairmans Charity support this year. Email chairman@suffolk.gov.uk for tickets
For World Mental Health Day yesterday, Ipswich Town Football Club released this fantastic video featuring Luke Chambers, Flynn Downes, Jordan Hackold and our CEO Jon Neal talking about their own experiences with mental health.
Thanks to everyone who was involved in making and took part in this and shared personal stories. .
For more information about our services visit: www.suffolkmind.org.uk
#worldmentalhealthday #suffolkmind #itfc #lukechambers #flynndownes
We've had such a fantastic morning with St Helen's Primary School at the official launch of our EARLY Minds project!
Our EARLY Minds programme aims to prevent mental ill health and promote wellbeing in primary school children. It introduces helpful patterns that underpin good mental health in all children and young people for the rest of their lives through stories, exploratory questions, activities and games.
For more details about our EARLY Minds project, visit our website: www.suffolkmind.org.uk/for-organisations/schools/early-minds/ #WorldMentalHealthDay
Our minds can often get neglected during the everyday hustle and bustle of our busy lives, so we are taking some time out to think about what is really important to us on #worldmentalhealthday
We are extremely proud to be supporting Suffolk Mind in 2019. The team will be home baking some goodies to help our fundraising efforts this weekend, so if you are visiting, please bring some extra pennies. Thank you 🌲🐒
Today, 10th October, is World Mental Heath Day. Don't let them suffer in silence... we're all in this together ❤️
Suffolk Mind, promoting mental wellbeing for everyone.
#MentalHealth #wellbeing #WorldMentalHealthDay
We've had such a fantastic morning with St Helen's Primary School at the official launch of our EARLY Minds project! The programme aims to prevent mental ill health and promote wellbeing in primary school children. More info: https://t.co/YJr0fl27QR #WorldMentalHealthDay
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We're so pleased to continue to work with
@IpswichTown, to raise awareness of mental health - helping in our mission of making Suffolk the best place in the world for talking about and taking care of mental health. #WorldMentalHealthDay
Art and performance can be a powerful place to explore issues surrounding mental health. We’ve previously worked with @SuffolkMind on a number of theatre-based workshops exploring mental well-being. Check them out for information and guidance this #WorldMentalHealthDay
Fundraising Events
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Great East Run - Danny Smy (1)
Event Date: 22/09/2019
Danny is running in the Great East Run half marathon on Sunday 22nd September, covering a 13 mile route across Ipswich. -
Karen Webb - Great East Run Half Marathon (1)
Event Date: 22/09/2019
I have been training for this event this year as part of an effort to get fitter and improve my mental health. I have an anxiety disorder and Suffolk Mind has been a great source of information and support for me; so I would love to repay this by contributing in my small way.
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Matthew Long's Sudbury to the Sea Kayak Challenge (1)
Event Date: 14/09/2019
Matthew is kayaking from Sudbury to the coast on Saturday 14th September, all to raise money for Suffolk Mind; it is an organised event by the River Stour Trust and is 24 ½ miles over two days.
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Ska'd 4life (1)
Event Date: 09/11/2019
The band Ska'd 4life are hosting a fundraising dance on Saturday 9th November to raise money and awareness for Suffolk Mind.
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Suffolk County Council Chairman’s Charity (5)
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We are delighted that the Chairman of the Suffolk County Council, Councillor James Finch, has chosen Suffolk Mind as his charity of the year, helping us in our aim of making Suffolk the best place in the world for talking about and taking care of mental health.
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Suffolk Food Hall (1)
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The team at the Suffolk Food Hall have chosen Suffolk Mind as one of their chosen charities of the year for 2019 and are supporting us with many events and activities throughout the year.
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TMJ (1)
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TMJ Interiors was established in 1981, and has become a leader in specialist joinery and the interior fit-out industry. We manufacture and install quality joinery for the commercial, residential and specialist sectors, and we pride ourselves on our highly skilled and dedicated team. This year, we
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