Halton Mental Health Awareness Week 10th - 16 May 2021 by Halton BC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021 Links and ideas to improve your mental health and find activities to help in the future. en-us 2021-04-29 09:33:39 UTC 2023-05-02 08:49:19 UTC hello@padlet.com FINDING SUPPORT GROUPS IN THE HALTON AREA. HaltonBC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1472949190 Use this link to find local support group who have registered with ReThink https://www.rethink.org/help-in-your-area/groups-in-your-area/ insert your post code to find the nearest help available.

]]> 2021-04-29 09:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1472949190 CONNECT with Clic online community HaltonBC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1472966764 Clic is a free UK-wide online community here to support adults with their mental health.
Lice chat rooms and advice, resources and plans to help you.
https://clic-uk.org/ ]]> 2021-04-29 09:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1472966764 Talking about Mental Health in the Workplace HaltonBC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1472980320 Challenge misconceptions, start conversations and change attitudes around mental health with these materials for your workplace.
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]]> 2021-04-29 09:55:08 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1472980320 Be Active HaltonBC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1472985633 Lots to do out and about in Halton. Take a look at our activehalton website for more ideas.
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]]> 2021-04-29 10:00:15 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1472992859 Support: Mental Health Conditions. What are they? HaltonBC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1472997795 If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with a mental health condition you may be looking for more information. Click on the picture below to learn more about symptoms and treatments, clearly and simply.
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Click the Pic below]]> 2021-04-29 11:16:04 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473164779 Take Notice, Be Active HaltonBC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473172011 Find your local parks and open spaces. They are treasures of sanctuary, history and green highways. Explore them now. https://www3.halton.gov.uk/Pages/libraries/parks.aspx ]]> 2021-04-29 11:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473172011 Take Notice, Be Active HaltonBC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473191887 Looking for an idea for a walk. Why not look at the Heritage Walks around Halton?
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]]> 2021-04-29 11:28:05 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473191887 Walk in The Park! Be Active HaltonBC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473228792 6 walks in our parks with information on distance and time it should take. From 15 - 20 minutes up to an hour. Something fro everyone!
Click the Pic below]]> 2021-04-29 11:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473228792 Take Notice, Be Active HaltonBC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473239713 A walk using an App available for all phones. Viewranger.
A walk around Runcorn with stops and refreshment places.
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]]> 2021-04-29 11:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473247460 Learn HaltonBC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473255500 Why not visit Norton Priory Museum. Learn about Haltons historic past?
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens is one of Cheshire's hidden gems. Once home to a medieval church, this is the most excavated monastic site in Europe. https://www.nortonpriory.org/

]]> 2021-04-29 11:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473255500 Why Nature is the theme for Mental Health Awareness week. HaltonBC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473267922 Click the Pic below]]> 2021-04-29 11:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473267922 Learn HaltonBC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473279683 Find out how science changed Halton and the World.
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre has interactive exhibits and also teaching spaces which can be booked for children to learn about how science makes everything tick.
Its also got a fab viewing gallery at the top where you can see for miles!
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]]> 2021-04-29 12:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473279683 Learn HaltonBC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473302102 Halton Libraries - not just rooms full of books! 
Event spaces, digital information, free access to online newspapers and magazines and audio books, delivery services, cafes, and much more.
The latest events  calendar can be found using this link.
Click the Pic below]]> 2021-04-29 12:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473302102 5 Ways to Wellbeing HaltonBC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473324892 This poster explains what the years Mental Health Awareness week is all about.
Click the Pic below]]> 2021-04-29 12:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473324892 Celebrate Halton HaltonBC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473337814 2021 is Halton Year as the Regional Borough of Culture. Find out more, things to do and how to be involved .
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Halton and St Helens Voluntary and Community Action may have an opportunity for you. Also if when you visit the page you click the icon at the top, it will take you to the main HSVCA page where you can find out lots more.
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]]> 2021-04-29 12:28:39 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473373320 Learn, Give HaltonBC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473454982 Do you like reading? Ever thought of being part of a local reading group? Either as a listener with others or perhaps a volunteer reader for the group? Share experiences and enjoy company. You don't have to join in to be a member of the groups, just turn up to either a session in a place or an online group.
Click the Pic below]]> 2021-04-29 12:48:08 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473454982 Give, Learn HaltonBC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473483854 The Conservation Volunteer Trust are looking for new members. 
The TCV undertake a range of activities in both urban and rural areas, from planting trees and wild flower meadows, to building stiles, clearing footpaths or creating new food growing projects.
But some things are constant, how good it feels to be part of a team making a real difference to a valued outdoor place and our promise that every day you will learn new skills, meet new people and make a difference! 
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Some events are online, but as lockdown eases, some will return to the building. To find out more, click the pic below

]]> 2021-04-29 13:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1473546318 Give, Connect HaltonBC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477471508 Runcorn Old Town Bloomers are looking for volunteers to help out in the gardens they plant in Runcorn Old Town. 
They generally get together on a Sunday, but some daily jobs required such as weeding, watering etc.]]> 2021-04-30 09:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477471508 Learn https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477567866 The national Reading Well schemes help you to understand and manage your health and wellbeing using helpful reading. The scheme is endorsed by health professionals. 

The books are on display in each library. Patients can take the list to a library and borrow or reserve the book or simply come in and browse the books to find one that can help
]]> 2021-04-30 10:27:37 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477567866 Learn, Connect, Take Notice, Be Active https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477613296 Wellbeing Enterprises offers FREE wellbeing courses to help you learn new skills, meet new people and have fun!]]> 2021-04-30 10:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477613296 Learn and Connect https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477787259 Get creative with Mako Create trying video game design, audio production and more!]]> 2021-04-30 12:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477787259 Learn, Connect, Take Notice https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477817065 Calling all 8-13 year olds! learn all about how your brain really works with the famous Me and My Chimp Fantastic Brain session. Booking required]]> 2021-04-30 12:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477817065 Learn, Connect https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477834268 There's lots of support available in Halton to help with your mental health but finding what you need can be tricky. Check out the local Mental Health Info Point for details of support available both locally and nationally]]> 2021-04-30 12:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477834268 Learn https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477846683 Check out On My Mind a brilliant website full of self care tips for young people by young people to help look after your mental health]]> 2021-04-30 12:29:56 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477846683 Take Notice https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477864688 Not sure what mindfulness is really about? Why not try Smiling Minds FREE Mindfulness App. You can feel calmer and less stressed from just 10 minute a day]]> 2021-04-30 12:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477864688 Learn, Connect, Take Notice https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477890851 FREE art projects to try at home and boost your child's resilience]]> 2021-04-30 12:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477890851 Learn, Connect, Take Notice https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477901816 Stuck indoors? here are a few ideas to get creative and connect with nature at the same time]]> 2021-04-30 12:45:13 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477901816 Be Active https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477913323 Daily sport and fitness activity videos designed to get you active and have fun!]]> 2021-04-30 12:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477913323 Learn and Connect https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477920453 Looking for something fun as a family? Enjoy storytime, free online books and videos, play games, win prizes, test your knowledge in book-themed quizzes, or even learn how to draw some of your favourite characters]]> 2021-04-30 12:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477920453 Learn, Be Active, Take Notice https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477933817 Join the good energy movement with Go Noodle and help your child to be more active and mindful]]> 2021-04-30 12:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477933817 Take Notice https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477943643 2 week mindfulness calendar with daily 5 minute activities for you and your child]]> 2021-04-30 12:56:01 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477943643 Learn, Take Notice https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477954969 Lots of ideas for self care for children including mindful colouring, laughing out loud and breathing exercises]]> 2021-04-30 12:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1477954969 Take Notice https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1478013660 Top tips for star gazing with the National trust]]> 2021-04-30 13:12:19 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1478013660 Learn, Be Active, Take Notice, Connect and Give https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1478024652 Stuck for ideas? Why not try the National Trusts '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4!s' activity list]]> 2021-04-30 13:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1478024652 Be Active, Connect, Take Notice https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1478078899 Want to get the family active and outside? Why not try the high scoring walking challenge. Mix it up by seeing how many birds or flowers you can spot as well as grids!]]> 2021-04-30 13:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1478078899 Learn https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1478089452 Listen to local Time to Change Champion Tom share his story from struggling to recovery and what helped him]]> 2021-04-30 13:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1478089452 Learn https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1478103617 Listen to local Time to Change Champion Sean's incredible journey of how he recovered from a serious sports injury, how this impacted his mental health and what helps to keep him well]]> 2021-04-30 13:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1478103617 Learn https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1478114590 Learn how local Time to Change Champion Barry overcome his mental health problems and what helps to keep him well]]> 2021-04-30 13:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1478114590 Learn https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1478126746 learn what helped Lee cope when faced with a traumatic experience of his new born twins]]> 2021-04-30 13:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1478126746 Learn HaltonBC https://padlet.com/HaltonBC/HaltonMHAW2021/wish/1501798392 British Sign Language.
Beginners courses are FREE.
https://signs4life.org/in-the-community/ 
 Online Zoom course. 6 weeks, Variety of days 6.30pm – 8.30

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