Hear Us Croydon

28/05/2026

Looking for something calm, creative, and community-focused?

Join Liz Atkin for a free ink drawing Reachout Create workshop inspired by Marimekko. No art skills needed!

🗓 Monday 8th June
🍽 Light lunch from 12 to 1pm
🎨 Workshop 1 to 3pm
📍 Studio Upstairs, 82 London Road, CR0 2TB
👥 For adults living in Croydon with lived experience of mental health

All materials provided. Limited to 11 spaces so please book your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/colorful-ink-drawing-with-liz-atkin-tickets-1990474784663

12/05/2026

It can be easy to believe that you're not equipped to support someone living with mental ill health. But people can feel supported when you do the simplest of things. You don't have to be a trained therapist, or be apart of a charity. Assisting with everyday tasks, showing up can ease the pressure of daily life, can show people that they are valued and can make the day feel less heavy.
Showing up for others helps to reduce the stigma of their illness and helps them feel less alone.

Comment below if you can thing of any more simple forms of support.

07/05/2026

May is International Mental Health Awareness month.

Just like physical health, every human has mental health too.

Many things impact our ability to be mentally healthy; we have to see and work on the whole picture to make life feel better. Every aspect of our lives contributes to our mental wellbeing. If we're struggling or live with mental ill health, it's important for those around us to see that the need is not just what's happening in our brains, but help should come from all around.

Let's talk about it and hope that people will hear us!

17/02/2026

February 17th is all about spreading joy through Random Acts of Kindness! 💛 Whether it's sharing a smile, a thoughtful compliment, or a warm cup of coffee, every small gesture makes a big difference. Being kind to others also positively impacts our mental health.. So making someone smile is a win win situation.

What act of kindness will you share today? 🌟

05/02/2026

Talking has the power to heal, connect, and inspire. Hearts can be mended, thoughts can be changed, and relationships formed, all by just starting a conversation. Swipe through to discover 5 reasons why opening up can make a difference.

Hear Us are committed to listening, learning and making sure that you aren't alone when living with mental ill health and disability.

03/02/2026

Celebrating love, health, and history

February reminds us to care for our hearts in every way, whether physically or emotionally.
At Hear Us we honour National Heart Month and LGBTQIA+ History Month. Let’s embrace love, kindness, and respect for all. ❤️

29/01/2026

Don't wait. Be that person to make the call, send the voicenote or message.
Checking in can save lives...

27/01/2026

We hear you, we're here for you!
Swipe to find out how.....

20/01/2026

✂🎨Join us on Thursday 5th February for our next Reachout Create Workshop: Zine Making.

What to expect:
📍Find out about the history Zines
📍Learn how make your own booklet
📍Range of prompts from our Campaigns Project.
📍Use college, drawing, paint, stencils to create your zine
📍Create lots copies of your zine to keep and to share with others

🕚 We are running two sessions times. Morning session 11am to 2pm. Afternoon session 1pm to 4pm. Both sessions include a light lunch at 1pm.

This workshop is for adults living in Croydon with lived experience of mental health difficulties. All levels of artistic ability are welcome. Free to attend and includes materials, lunch and refreshments.
Book your free ticket now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reachout-create-zine-making-workshop-tickets-1980721006851?aff=oddtdtcreator

New date confirmed. Join Amy to create your own zines (short for magazines.) We are running a morning and an afternoon session.

15/01/2026

📢Don't miss our 1st Mental Health Open Forum of 2026 this February. We will be joined by SLaM (South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust) to tell us about their exciting new strategy. This feedback session is a fantastic opportunity to get your voice heard and shape the services you use.

📆We hope you can join us online via MS Teams, 2.30pm to 4.30pm Tuesday 3rd February 2026.

The Hear Us Open Forum is a place for mental health service users to come together to discuss and improve the services they use.