What is Mental Health Awareness Week?

Mental Health Awareness Week is a UK-wide campaign that aims to make mental health a national priority by tackling stigma and helping people to prioritise their own and others’ mental health. 

The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is community. 

We will be providing expert information on how community supports mental health, sharing inspiring stories and encouraging people to support us in whatever way you can. 

How would you like to support us?

I would like to donate

I’m interested in volunteering

Our 2025 MHAW Champions

Community and mental health

Community plays a vital role in mental health by creating a sense of belonging, providing support, and offering opportunities for social interaction, all of which contribute to improved wellbeing and resilience.

At BDC Mind we provide mental health services that enable people to build the confidence to connect with their community to support their wellbeing. 

Services like Community Companions and Tea ‘n’ Talk groups help people to access their community and connect with others. 

 

 

People like Abi who was supported by her befriender

 

 

Learn more about Community Companions, Tea ‘n’ Talk and Wellbeing services

Mental health services

Community Companions

Get out into the community with the support of a befriending volunteer. Once you are matched with a befriender based on your likes and interests you will meet for an hour a week for up to three months. 

Community Companions

Tea 'n' Talk
 

Drop in to a Tea ‘n’ Talk group in your local area. Our groups are run by friendly volunteers and give people an opportunity to connect and support each other.  

Tea ‘n’ Talk groups

Wellbeing groups

 From Arts & Crafts and Creative Writing to structured support groups like Confidence, Self-Esteem and Assertiveness. Explore our timetable of groups for adults. 

Wellbeing groups

Hope and Light

Hope and Light is a programme of mental health services for Black African, Black Caribbean, Central and Eastern European, and South Asian communities.

Hope and Light

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mental Health Awareness Week?

Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event which gives an opportunity for the whole of the UK to focus on achieving good mental health. The Mental Health Foundation started in 2001, and since then it has grown to become one of the biggest awareness weeks across the UK and globally.

How can I support mental health all year round?

Support with a donation: BDC Mind’s services support people of all ages in Bradford District and Craven who need mental health and wellbeing support. We need your support to keep our vital services going.

Make a one-off donation

Become a regular giver

Where can I find mental health support?

To find out how BDC Mind can support you in feeling well, take a look at our services.

Support for adults

Support for children and young people

Self-help resources

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Meet our Trustee, Jaspreet

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Hello, my name is Jaspreet and I’m proud to serve as a trustee on the Board of BDC Mind. I chose to volunteer with Mind because I’ve seen first-hand how vital community based mental health supporter is.

Posted on: 17th June 2025

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