Healthy Minds Torbay

So it's now the Autumn Equinox, and a time we know when some of you start to feel down.
It's normal to feel this way, our bodies react to the season and the changing light levels.
We are here to help you navigate your way through a little. Come and talk to us at any of our sessions, or have a chat & smile at our friendship group.

On Monday (23rd) we have Mindfulness at Brixham Labs, meeting at reception at 13.50pm we have 45 mins- 1hr of Mindfulness relaxation & breath work followed by cuppa & catch up as a group. It's a very small group, which is great if you struggle with anxiety. Come along give it a go! No pressure to commit
Send us a message if it's your first time.

Thank you!
To the businesses who make our support sessions & meetings possible.
To those who join in with our chat & support group
To those who take the steps to actively ask for help
To those of you who help to get word out about our services.

We wish all our followers the best weekend possible!
The Healthy Minds Torbay Team.
Karen
Cheryl
Jen
Carol
Kate
Lucy
Jay

Thank you to those who came to the Brixham chat & support morning today. The traffic is now being better managed we hear, which is good news.

For those who have asked recently - unfortunately we are unable to bring you any Autumn workshops this year. We do not have the funding or any volunteers to run the sessions. If things change after Christmas we will let you know.
Gamers socials will continue to run monthly (next one is Oct 26th ) this is for keen gamers over 18.
Mindfulness Mondays will continue to run fortnightly (next one Sept 23rd 2pm Brixham Labs).

We do as always need new volunteers - we particularly need a committed volunteer who can assist the team with a few admin duties.
If you would like to assist with our chat & support sessions you need to have level 3 counselling qualification, or equivalent experience working in M.H. We ask for a regular commitment at least once a fortnight for a couple of hours.

Jen & Karen will be at The Bay Coffee Company Brixham
10am-11.30am
Please remember the road works causing delays in and out of Brixham, if you are travelling from outside the area. ☕☕☕☕

Good Morning!
We hope everyone is doing ok?
Our volunteers are available at the usual support sessions :
Renters Support - available Mon-Fri office hours email [email protected]
This is for your enquiries if you are living in a rented property and experiencing issues, note we aren't a home finding service. We are keeping an eye on the progress of the renters reform bill, as there will be changes.

Chat & Support Service - available at The Bay Coffee Company Brixham 10am-11.30 Wednesday come and have a chat with our trained volunteers if you are finding life challenging right now. Or maybe you're feeling a bit isolated & would like people to chat to - join in with our informal friendship chat.
This service is also available at the Grand Patisserie Paignton on Friday - 11am-12.30

Our next Mindfulness & friends circle will be happening at Brixham Labs Mon 23rd September we meet at 13.50 pm at the Labs reception.

Wishing everyone the best week it's possible to have - The Healthy Minds Torbay Team.

Our thanks as always to:
The Bay Coffee Company
Grand Patisserie
Brixham Laboratory
For giving us the space to facilitate our support sessions.

Thank you to those who called in to see us, you're all amazing.
Thank you to those who follow our page and share our posts, we really appreciate the help.

Special mention Renters' Reform Coalition and everyone involved - thank you for all the hard work in pushing for reform.

We are taking a break for the weekend and will be back with our usual services next week.
Have the best weekend possible -
The Healthy Minds Torbay Team 💖

Renters Reform Bill
This was published yesterday...there are over 200 pages to digest! In brief :
Section 21 No fault evictions to be banned - will apply to new and existing tenancies. There will be opportunity for Landlords to go through the courts in certain cases -Notice period if given will increase from 2 months to 4 months, notice can be given in cases where Landlord needs to sell or move a family member in.

Extension of Awabb's Law (The toddler who sadly died after exposure to mould and damp in his home in Rochdale). All Renters to be empowered to challenge disrepair, damp and Mould.
Greater power to councils to enforce repairs.
A new decent homes standard will have to be met.
New private renting data base, which will help to clarify Landlords obligations and enable tenants to make informed choices.

End of the ban on renting to benefit claimants & those with children and pets.
In the case of pets a landlord may ask a tenant to take out pet insurance. Where buildings have leasehold clause of no pets then that still stands.

We have a long way to go yet, and will be keeping an eye on progress - there's nothing there re affordable rents or rent caps.

I'm aware that there are negative reports around in the media, saying there will be a mass exodus of Landlords post reforms, but I feel that when the dust settles this won't be the case at all - having spoken with many landlords they agree that this is unlikely. Most are good with a decent home standard already and good tenants. It may help to smoke those out who take advantage of their position and give others a bad name.

Thank you to all of you that signed the pinned petition we are keeping it active for now.

Jen - Renters Support Healthy Minds.

Our new service A.I.M.S for diagnosed autistic and ADHD adults.
As this is currently a pilot monthly sessions are free from September to March. We have 60 spaces available.
AIMS support is focused on helping you understand your autism/ADHD and find out ways of managing difficulties you experience in your life linked to your autism/ADHD.
This is not counselling or psychotherapy, but we can help you in accessing such services if you would like.

For more information please contact us: [email protected]

Dimensions for Autism Torbay Council Social Prescribing at P&B PCN Sendiass Torbay
SEND Family Voice Torbay Torbay Carers

Good Morning!
We hope you are doing well, but for those that aren't we have a range of services that might help:
Today - Monday 9th we have Mindfulness at Brixham Laboratory
Meet at 13.50 for 14.00 prompt start. After the session we now have opportunity for a cuppa and a chat.
This is a small group and you will be made welcome.
Mindfulness practice can help with stress and anxiety.

Wednesday we have chat & support at The Bay Coffee Company pop in between 10am & 11.30 for a chat with our trained volunteers. If you need to talk to someone one to one that can be arranged, or you can drop in to the conversation around the table. We know life can often be challenging and we are there to listen.

Friday we have chat, support & friends group at the Grand Patisserie pop in between 11am & 12.30 for this informal session. You can speak with one of our volunteers privately if you wish. This is a great session if you feel a bit lonely or isolated.

Our Renters Support service is available to contact Mon-Fri office hours. Not a home finding service, but we are there to listen & advise in times when you have issues regarding your rented property - you can message or email us. We can arrange face to face appointments if it's needed.
This week we will be finding out what Parliament has to say regarding the renters reform bill.

Our next Gamers Social will be held on October 26th - thank you to those who came along on Saturday - keep spreading the word!

Big thank you to
Brixham Laboratory
The Bay Coffee Company The Larder Speciality Coffee
This week!
Also to those of you who came along to our support sessions and the gamers social.

We kick off next week with another Mindfulness Monday at Brixham Labs, and all our support sessions & friendship groups are back to normal.

We wish you the best weekend it's possible for you to have - The Healthy Minds Torbay Team!

Saturday!
Not long until our gamers social at Brixham Laboratory
If you're aged 18+ and would like to join our small group we run between 10.30am-12.30 it's informal, you can interact or just observe and chat. All you need to do is get in touch to let us know that you will be there..

Good Morning!
We are starting and ending our week at Brixham Laboratory
Here's what is happening this week:
Monday Mindfulness Group
Meet at the labs reception 13.50 pm to start 14.00 prompt.
This is a small welcoming group, a place where you can relax in a safe space, learn techniques to assist you with stressful & anxious thoughts. Duration 45 mins - 1hr.

Renters Support - available Mon-Fri office hours, by appointment in person or by email/ phone [email protected]
Advice & support with renting issues (not a home finding service).

Wednesday
Chat & support at The Bay Coffee Company
10am-11.30am our trained volunteers are ready to listen to you if you're finding life challenging right now.

Friday
No friendship group / support session this week (Sept 6th ) as the Grand Patisserie is closed taking a well deserved break - our volunteers are back there the following Friday as usual.

Saturday - Gamers Social at Brixham Labs
10.30am- 12.30 this is a friendly group for over 18's a safe space to make new friends, chat , play a few games and grab a cuppa. You do need to book a space and we accept a voluntary donation towards costs.

Gamers Social!
7th September Brixham Labs 10.30am-12.30
Who would like to join us? This is for anyone age 18-80 (or over!) it's a great way to meet people, laugh, chat and feel connected in a safe space.
Feel free to bring your own games or consoles if you wish ..though we have games of different types available. This is a small group and we do our best to make newcomers welcome.

Message us to book your space!

Our thanks this week to everyone who popped in to see us at our support sessions. Also to everyone on social media who has taken time to share our posts (keep spreading the word ).
Last but definitely not least big thank you
The Bay Coffee Company
The Larder Speciality Coffee
Grand Patisserie

For giving us the space in which to hold our sessions & meetings.

Wishing everyone the best weekend it's possible to have - The Healthy Minds Torbay Team 💖

Renters Support Service!
Renting a home can be a good or bad experience so we are here if things have become difficult.

Most Renters want to have a good relationship with their Landlord and things can be difficult when that relationship breaks down.

Maybe repairs aren't being carried out, or you feel you are being treated unfairly, or you have had a section 21 served on you?

Check in with us - we will listen to what you say and give you the advice and support to enable you to move forward, find ways of resolving issues.

There are changes proposed by the government and we are waiting to see the extent of these and how that will impact Tenants & Landlords. Section 21 is proposed to be abolished.

Our service is completely free, if you want to see us in person you do need to make an appointment, but some things can be discussed in email or on the phone.

The best email we had this week was from a lady who thanked us for supporting her through a difficult time and to let us know that she had found and settled into her new home.

[email protected]

Good Morning from all of us, we hope you are doing ok?
We are sure that there are some days when you don't feel good about things at all, you pop a smile on your face and when people ask how you are you reply "I'm fine".
We have volunteers out in the community twice a week trained to listen & support you without judgement.
We make things less formal by using our two cafe sessions. If you are nervous about coming in, contact us and we will try to make the process more comfortable for you.
Having that conversation, getting those overwhelming thoughts out of your mind can be the first step to turning things around.

We also have friendship chat, if you're feeling down because you're on your own pop in for less formal chat - lift your spirits a little, make new contacts.

We will be at The Bay Coffee Company on Wednesday 10am-11.30am and Grand Patisserie on Friday 11.30am-12.30
(Please note the grand patisserie is closed Fri 6th September for their well deserved break, so we are unable to run our service that day).

Our thanks to everyone for the support this week :
Brixham Laboratory
The Bay Coffee Company
Grand Patisserie

Thanks to those who came along to our sessions - we have had a decline in numbers popping in for support recently, we hope that means that everyone is doing ok? We suspect though that people aren't aware of the free support sessions that our volunteers offer or the friendship group that happens. Please keep sharing our posts so that we can create awareness.

Renters Support continues to be busy, sometimes it's easy to get things sorted simply by contacting us for a second opinion. Other things take more action.

Our Mindfulness group is always a lovely hour - next one is Sept 2nd - all new people made welcome.

Gamers Social is great fun! Come and join us on September 7th.

Wishing you all the best weekend possible -
The Healthy Minds Torbay Team 💖

Good Morning!
We are starting our week at Brixham Laboratory
Our small group is gathering for an hour's worth of mindfulness. If you struggle with anxiety or stress these sessions are a great help. We run roughly every other week between 2pm-3pm we meet at the labs reception at around 13.50pm. just let us know you're coming along.

Wednesday our volunteers are at The Bay Coffee Company between 10am& 11.30am they are there to listen if you need someone to talk to. Maybe you feel a bit lonely or isolated pop in, we have lots of chat around the table - great way to make new connections.

Friday we have the same service running at the Grand Patisserie between 11am & 12.30

Both of these sessions are free of charge and available every week, unless businesses are closed for their holidays.

Mon-Fri our free Renters Support service is available by appointment if it's in person. We presently operate from The Larder Speciality Coffee but if we can we will try to arrange somewhere a little closer to where you live; or speak to you by phone or email. This is a service which will listen to your concerns if you are renting a home. We can't unfortunately find properties for you.
Our email for enquiries is [email protected]

We still need volunteers! If you would like to be involved in helping out in your community get in touch with us, we have various roles from chat & support to admin & events.

Gamers social!
Lots of laughter at the gamers social on Saturday - thanks to all who came along!
Why not come along to the next one in September? Everyone is always made welcome, there is no pressure to join in with games, you can chat, observe and enjoy a cuppa. It's a great way to connect with others & make new friends. This is for those age 18+ in our community.
Thanks to Brixham Laboratory as always for setting up the space.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us this week and to the local businesses, who as usual have made it possible for us to be able to deliver our services in the community
Brixham Laboratory
The Bay Coffee Company
Grand Patisserie
The Larder Speciality Coffee

Wishing everyone the best weekend it's possible for you to have - The Healthy Minds Torbay Team!

A new week and we have this week at Healthy Minds Torbay:
Mindfulness Mon 12th starting at 2pm-3pm
Brixham Laboratory

Renters Support available Mon-Fri by appointment
email [email protected] or message us.

Coffee & Support mornings / friendship group
Wed 14th at 10am -11.30am this week with Lucy & Carol
The Bay Coffee Company &
Fri 16th at 11am-12.30
Grand Patisserie

Gamers Social
Brixham Labs
Sat 17th at 10.30am-12.30
This is for over 18's message us or email to let us know you're coming along.

Wishing you all the best week it's possible to have -
The Healthy Minds Torbay Team.

Dates for the next Mindfulness Monday's:
August 12th & 19th
We meet around 13.50pm at reception Brixham Labs, session starts at 2pm.
Message us to book your place.

Volunteers! Would you like to be part of our admin team? We need someone who can commit to maybe a couple of hours a week, responding to emails and attending online or in person meetings time to time.

We are also looking for someone to assist with our activities programme through the Autumn / Winter. Someone who is good at promoting and communicating & organising as well as supervising. We had hoped to start organising events by now, but because of all our team members workloads this isn't possible, unless we can find more volunteers.

None of us are paid but what we do is very rewarding! Drop us a message or email if you think you can be involved.

Friday thank you -
Firstly to all the wonderful people who popped in to see us this week.
To local businesses who provide tables in their establishments so that we can run our support sessions:
The Bay Coffee Company
The Larder Speciality Coffee
Grand Patisserie

To all of you who like and share our posts - this helps to get word out there, we aren't funded in any way we are all volunteers.

Next week we have a Monday Mindfulness group session 2pm -3pm, all our usual support sessions and a gamers social at Brixham Laboratory Sat 17th 10.30am-12.30.

Wishing you all the best weekend it's possible to have - from The Healthy Minds Torbay Team 💖

Gamers Social!
Our next social is taking place on Saturday 17th August 10.30am-12.30 at Brixham Labs.
Open invite to those of you age 18+ who are keen gamers, or just would like a safe space in which to meet others & enjoy some relaxed conversations.

It's a free event but small donations welcomed which help to keep us running.
We will have a variety of games, most likely another quiz but feel free to bring anything along that you wish.

Message us to let us know that you're coming along so that we can let you in. We will be a few floors up so we don't hear the reception buzzer (there is a lift if you have reduced mobility).

Good Morning,
Our volunteers are back with our usual free support services this week - whatever it is in life that's getting you down come and talk to us!
Our support for renters is now available five days a week by appointment. For anything else just pop in on the day.

Brixham - The Bay Coffee Company Wed 10am-11.30
Paignton -Grand Patisserie Fri 11am-12.30

Volunteers!
We are looking for more volunteers here at Healthy Minds Torbay. Perhaps you have some spare time and want to help out in the community?
We need :
Admin coordinator - someone to help cover our email communications, help with publicity and attend on line meetings and liaise with other organisations. Couple of hours a week minimum.

Chat & support volunteers for our Brixham based sessions one and a half hours a week, occasional cover on Friday's in Paignton. Ideally you need experience of working in MH or minimum qualification counselling skills (accredited course ) level 3

Events coordinator - someone to liaise with others to organise Autumn / Winter workshops also to help out some Saturday Mornings between Sept & May to supervise sessions - held in Brixham.

We are all volunteers, in return we do get to enjoy tea coffee & cake, good company, take part in the workshops but most importantly make a difference to people in our community!

Message us or email [email protected]

Our thanks to
Brixham Laboratory
The Bay Coffee Company
Grand Patisserie
For looking after us and enabling us to run our support sessions/ events.

Also to all of our followers for the likes & shares and to all the lovely people who come along to see us.

May you all have the best weekend it's possible to have,

The Healthy Minds Torbay Team.