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The Mental Help Movement
A community group gathered for a mental health talk in a traditional function room

Community mental health movement

Free mental health education for communities in Northern Ireland

This is the heart of what we do. It's paid for by our workplace training, and free to the people who need it most.

Access to mental health education shouldn't depend on someone's ability to pay for it. Poverty is a key driver of poor mental health here, so our community work targets areas of social deprivation across Belfast and Northern Ireland.

Ask about a free session

Who we work with

We deliver free sessions, education and interventions for groups that might otherwise have limited access to mental health support. That includes, but isn't limited to:

  • Schools
  • Youth organisations
  • Mental health initiatives
  • Community groups
  • Charities

What our sessions cover

Every session is practical and relatable, and built around open conversation.

  • Mental health education and awareness
  • Early intervention and prevention
  • Mental health literacy
  • Suicide awareness and signposting
  • Social connection and community engagement
  • Confidence to recognise and respond to mental health difficulties

How our community work is paid for

We don't charge communities. Income from our workplace training and leadership programmes creates the opportunities to deliver free sessions where they're needed most.

  1. An organisation books training

    Tailored awareness sessions for staff, or our programme for managers and leaders.

  2. That income funds community work

    It creates opportunities to deliver free sessions, education and interventions locally.

  3. Communities get support, free

    Schools, youth organisations, community groups and charities in areas of social deprivation.

Michael presenting to the Men's Cavehill Walking Club
“I see presentations all the time. Last night was exceptional. Personal, authentic and involving. It takes a safe space and trust to open up on this subject.”
ChristianMen's Cavehill Walking Club

Let's start a conversation

Whether you're an organisation looking to invest in workplace mental health, a community group interested in working together, or simply want to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.

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