MhIST Mental Health Independent Support Team

09/10/2026

06/10/2026

🌍💚 World Mental Health Day 2026

⚠️ Please note: this event is only open to BAND & MhIST staff, volunteers and people who use our services.

📅 Friday 9th October
⏰ 10:30am – 2:30pm
📍 Victoria Hall Community Centre, 37 Knowsley Street, Bolton, BL1 2AS
Entrance available from the back.

Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.

📞 01204 380643
📧 [email protected]

02/10/2026

Last chance to book!

Our LifeSkills course starts this Sunday, 4th October

📍 YMCA Building, 125 Deansgate, Bolton, BL1 1HA
🕒 Sundays, 3pm–5pm

To book your place or find out more:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01204 380 643

21/09/2026

🧘‍♀️ A look back at a previous Monday session

The group enjoyed a relaxing morning meditation with Bryn, followed by games and a very interesting afternoon quiz.

A great day of unwinding, having a laugh and spending time together. 💚

16/09/2026

🚶 Join the Bolton Walk of Hope!

Come along for a gentle and slow-paced walk through Bolton promoting wellbeing, connection and su***de prevention awareness

📅 Monday 21st September
🕛 12:00pm
📍 Meet at Victoria Square, Bolton
🚶 Around 1 to 1.5km, mainly flat terrain

Everyone is welcome to come along and walk together 💙💛

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14/09/2026

🚌 Out and Abouters Planning Meeting

Please note there will be no Social Group on Monday 28th September.

Instead, we will be holding a planning meeting from:
11:00am - 12:00pm

With this you will decide where the Out and Abouters group would like to visit in October and November 2026.

Anyone who uses BAND or MhIST services and is interested in joining future trips is welcome to come along and share their ideas.

These trips are not staffed and are attended independently by people who use our services.

10/09/2026

💚 World Su***de Prevention Day

Sometimes, reaching out can be the first step towards getting through a difficult moment.

Today is a reminder to check in with those around us, listen with kindness, and make space for honest conversations about mental health.

If you’re struggling, please know that support is available and you don’t have to face things alone. The contact details below can help you find someone to talk to.

There is the month of hope event today that is also on at Victoria Square from 10AM - 2PM, please do attend if you can 💚

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09/09/2026

It is the Month of Hope Opening Event tomorrow

💚Thursday 10th September
💚10am–2pm
💚Victoria Square, Bolton (opposite Bolton Town Hall).

Come along to meet local support organisations, access advice, guidance and signposting, and take part in wellbeing conversations

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21/08/2026

📢 Reminder! MhIST Temporary Service Closure & Building Move

Just a reminder that the MhIST service will be temporarily closed from Monday 24th August and will reopen after the Bank Holiday on Tuesday 1st September.

From 24th August, our current MhIST building will also be permanently closed as we make the move to our new main base at:

📍 BAND YMCA, 125 Deansgate, Bolton, BL1 1HA

We’ve attached a photo of the YMCA building too, so you know what to look out for if you haven’t visited before. 😊

A list of the new timetable for groups has been attached so please find what groups you are in; you can figure out what times and days they are on.

While the service is closed, we’ve also put together a list of alternative activities and places across Bolton that you may wish to visit
Please have a look through the attached list for more information.

We know that changes like this can feel a little unsettling, so we really appreciate your patience and understanding while we make this transition.

Thank you for bearing with us during this difficult but exciting period of change. We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone into our new main base very soon! 💚

18/08/2026

We’re at the John Holt Community Centre in Westhoughton today for a Veterans Families & Community Event!

⏰ 10am – 12pm

If you’re in the area, please pop in. Find out what support is available, there are lots of organisations here!

Grab a brew ☕ and have a chat. Everyone is welcome.