Home » Mental Health Awareness Week 11–17 May 2026 Swansea Neath and Port Talbot
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026
Programme of Activities
Free events, training and community activities across Swansea, Neath & Port Talbot.
Coordinated by SortedSupported — every action, big or small, makes a difference.
Monday 11 May
CoedLleol SmallWoods
Nature
Woodland Activity Sessions
Penlan Racecourse / Manselton Park
Time
10:30am – 1:30pm
Location
Penlan Racecourse / Manselton Park, Swansea
Practical management and wellbeing activities — learn new skills, meet new people and spend time in nature. Open to adults. No experience necessary. Campfire and hot drinks included.
Supporting wellbeing, raising awareness and creating space for open conversations around mental health. Organisations can showcase services and connect with TATA Steel staff.
A mental health support hub offering drop-in wellbeing support, social spaces, events and groups for 11–17 year olds. Check timetable for ages and sessions.
Open the garden to local people — unwind, sit on a bench, listen to birdsong, have a chat, light refreshments, somatic movement and guided relaxation at 2pm. No dogs.
FREE — Drop inPoster coming soon
Faith in Families
Community
Community Afternoon Tea
Time
12:30pm – 2:15pm
Location
Bonymaen Community Centre
Afternoon tea with craft activities, positive mental health activities, chat and a gift bag. Each attendee receives a gift to pass on as an act of kindness.
FREE — Book via Bonymaen Community Cwtch FB pagePoster coming soon
Wednesday 13 May
Swansea Council / Communities for Work
Support
Work and Mental Health Information Session
Time
10:00am – 1:00pm
Location
Y Storfa
An information session exploring the relationship between work and mental health.
FREE Poster coming soon
Papyrus
Training
SPARK — Suicide Prevention Awareness
30-minute awareness session
Time
11:00am – 11:30am
Location
Y Storfa
A 30-minute session to increase awareness of suicide prevention, provide information about PAPYRUS, and encourage action for a suicide-safer community.
FREEPoster coming soon
Swansea Wellbeing Centre
Support
Swansea Wellbeing Centre Open Day
Creative clay, mindfulness and relaxation
Time
12:00pm – 3:45pm
Location
Swansea Wellbeing Centre
Creative Clay 12–2pm · Mindfulness for Men 2:15–3pm · Breathe and Relax 3–3:45pm · Pop Up Café by Wild & Free with bakes, cakes and friendly connection.
FREEPoster coming soon
Crest Recovery College
Training
Functional Neurological Disorder Presentation
Time
10:30am
Location
Crest Recovery College
A presentation on Functional Neurological Disorder.
FREEPoster coming soon
NPT Mind
Support
NPT Mind Information Event
Mental Health Information Session + Drumming Workshop
Time
10:00am – 1:00pm
Location
Baglan Community Centre
Find out about the range of mental health services across Neath Port Talbot, plus an uplifting drumming circle hosted by Dan from Ymarfer Music, encouraging self-expression and reducing stress.
Afternoon tea with craft activities, positive mental health activities, chat and a gift bag. Each attendee receives a gift to pass on as an act of kindness.
FREE — Book via Clase Community Cwtch FB pagePoster coming soon
Thursday 14 May
Crisis / Fusion Project
Creative
Art for Wellbeing
Crafts and digital art — Y Storfa
Time
10:00am – 1:00pm
Location
Y Storfa
Face-to-face crafts and digital art with Rachael Barry from Crisis and Dean Kelly from the Fusion Project.
FREE — Book your placePoster coming soon
Crisis
Training
Understanding how past trauma may impact an individual
Online training — open session
Time
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Location
Online
Online training with Dr. Sian Hughes from Crisis. Understanding how past trauma may impact an individual. Open to all.
Afternoon tea with craft activities, positive mental health activities, chat and a gift bag. Each attendee receives a gift to pass on as an act of kindness.
FREE — Book via Inspiring Futures FB pagePoster coming soon
Friday 15 May
Jac Lewis Foundation
Support
Swansea City Mental Health Hub Open Day
For professionals and individuals
Time
10:00am – 3:00pm
Location
Swansea City Mental Health Hub
Come and see what services the Swansea City Mental Health Hub provides. Open to professionals and individuals. No booking needed.
FREE — Drop inPoster coming soon
Neurokind Inclusion
Training
Understanding Your Brain and Building a Toolkit
For individuals
Time
2:00pm
Location
Mount Pleasant Business Centre, Swansea SA1 6ED
Online session with Emma Snell from Neurokind Inclusion CIC for neurodiverse individuals. Explore, understand and build practical strategies to support your wellbeing.
Craig Gwladus Country Park — meet at the middle carpark
Join us for cuppas, campfire and company at Craig Gwladus Country Park. Bring a craft, a colouring book, or simply bring yourself. Campfire circle starts at 10am.
FREE — Drop inPoster coming soon
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