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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
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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.
FREE — Email to book Poster coming soon
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NPT CVS
Community
TATA Steel Wellbeing Event
Time
10:00am – 1:00pm
Location
TATA Steel Site, Port Talbot
Supporting wellbeing, raising awareness and creating space for open conversations around mental health. Organisations can showcase services and connect with TATA Steel staff.
FREE — Drop in for TATA Staff Poster coming soon
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Platfform 4YP
Support
Platfform 4YP Swansea NPT Hangout
Platfform 4YP Hangout in Morriston
Time
1pm–3:30pm (professionals) · 3:30pm–7:30pm (ages 11–17)
Location
Platfform HQ, Beaufort House, Beaufort Road, Morriston SA6 8JQ
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.
Tuesday 12 May
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Crisis
Training
Working with Trauma
Online training for professionals
Time
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location
Online
Online training with Dr. Sian Hughes from Crisis. Aimed at professionals working with people who have experienced trauma.
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Neurokindinclusion
Support
Revive and Thrive Mental Health Workshop
With Holly Vipond
Time
12:00pm
Location
Mount Pleasant Business Centre, Swansea SA1 6ED
A mental health workshop with Holly Vipond. Email to book your space.
FREE — Email to book Poster coming soon
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YMCA Neath
Community
Friendship Circle
Friendship Circle Group
Time
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Location
YMCA Neath, SA11 3HG
A safe, welcoming space for those looking to create new friendships. Activities and refreshments provided.
FREE — Drop in, all welcome Poster coming soon
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The Salvation Army
Community
Tuesday Social Group
Activity — Bingo
Time
12:30pm
Location
The Haven, 6 Angel Street, Neath SA11 1RS
Come and join us for a friendly game of bingo while enjoying some refreshments.
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Banwen Garden
Nature
Open Growing Garden
Time
10:30am – 4:00pm
Location
Behind the old school, School Road, Brynaman
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 in Poster coming soon
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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 page Poster coming soon
Wednesday 13 May
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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
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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.
FREE Poster coming soon
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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.
FREE Poster coming soon
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Crest Recovery College
Training
Functional Neurological Disorder Presentation
Time
10:30am
Location
Crest Recovery College
A presentation on Functional Neurological Disorder.
FREE Poster coming soon
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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.
FREE — Email for more info Poster coming soon
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The Salvation Army
Community
Wednesday Engagement Group
Activity — Pizza Making
Time
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Location
The Haven, 6 Angel Street, Neath SA11 1RS
Come and have a taster of various activities in a relaxed environment, have a cuppa and a chat, free of charge.
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Faith in Families
Community
Community Afternoon Tea
Clase Community Cwtch
Time
12:30pm – 2:15pm
Location
Clase Community Cwtch
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 page Poster coming soon
Thursday 14 May
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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 place Poster coming soon
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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.
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Mental Health Foundation
Awareness
Wear it Green Day
Time
All Day
Go green in your school, workplace or community this Mental Health Awareness Week and help to raise vital funds and awareness for mental health.
FREE Poster coming soon
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Faith in Families
Community
Community Afternoon Tea
Teilos Community Cwtch
Time
12:30pm – 2:15pm
Location
Teilos Community Cwtch
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 page Poster coming soon
Friday 15 May
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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 in Poster coming soon
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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.
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Friends of Craig Gwladus
Nature
Fireside Fridays
Cuppas. Campfire. Company.
Time
9:30am – 12:30pm
Location
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 in Poster coming soon
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