Mind in Bexley

15/06/2026

Our Open Spaces project offers people the chance to get involved in a range of conservation, food growing and gardening tasks at our allotments in Bexleyheath.

The sessions are available on Mondays and Thursdays (10am–1pm) and Fridays (12pm–2pm).

The Open Spaces project works to support people to truly reconnect with themselves, with others and with the natural world. It is open to anyone with direct experience of mental distress; you do not need to have a formal diagnosis.

To sign up, please head over to the Mind in Bexley website and click on Recovery College, where you will see the Registration Form

15/06/2026

Staff from Mind in Bexley will be at the SEND Summer Marketplace. Please say hello if you are attending the event at Danson Youth Centre

Are you caring for a child or young person with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Come along to the Bexley Voice SEND Summer Marketplace on Tuesday 16 June, from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Danson Youth Centre.

This free drop-in event is an opportunity to find out about local support services and discover activities available during the summer holidays. There will also be free wellbeing activities including sound baths, yoga, massage and reiki.

Whether you're looking for information, support or simply the chance to connect with others, we'd love to see you there.

📅 Tuesday 16 June
⏰ 9.30am – 12.30pm
📍 Danson Youth Centre

No booking required.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/aJYo50Zb0gG

Bexley Voice - Parent Carer Forum Information

14/06/2026

Most people feel stressed sometimes - it’s a normal reaction to life’s ups and downs.

But if stress is affecting your daily life, there are things you can do that may help. You can refer yourself for our free NHS Bexley Talking Therapies.

If you would like to find our more about our service, please visit the Mind in Bexley website and click Services - where you will see the Talking Therapies page

13/06/2026

Our Bexley Crisis Café is a safe and friendly place for anybody 18 and over who is experiencing severe emotional or psychological distress.

The Crisis Café is open every day from 6pm to 10pm - including weekends.

It is a drop-in service where you can access mental health support and advice from mental health workers. No appointment needed!

Find us at: 2a Devonshire Road, Bexleyheath DA6 8DS

12/06/2026

During Carers Week (June 8-14th), our CEO Dr David Palmer has shared a powerful reflection on the hidden realities faced by unpaid mental health carers.

The article draws on eight years of oral history interviews with carers, exploring the emotional weight many people carry while supporting someone they love.

It also reflects on the stories behind our Carers Exhibition, which shares the voices and experiences of people caring for someone with mental health difficulties.

Unpaid carers play a vital role in supporting families, communities and services. But too often, their own needs, health and wellbeing are overlooked.

You can read the full article and a poem on our website: https://mindinbexley.org.uk/care-is-something-you-carry-carers-week-2026/

Our Carers Exhibition is available to view at:https://mindinbexley.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Carers-exhibition-A5-booklet-Update-23-Sept.pdf

The research behind the Exhibition can also be seen here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/09503153.2026.2633112?needAccess=true

11/06/2026

Mind in Bexley provides access to a wide range of talking therapies, group therapies and online therapy treatments for adults with common mental health problems.

If you are 18+ and a Bexley resident, you can self-refer to our NHS Bexley Talking Therapies Service - which includes counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) or online therapy.

NHS Talking Therapies are effective, confidential, and free treatments delivered by trained professionals, and can take place in person, in groups, on the phone, or as an online course.

To self refer, please either visit the Mind in Bexley website and click Self-Refer - or simply click the link in the first comment

10/06/2026

This Carers Week, we are raising awareness of the vital role of unpaid carers.

Across England and Wales, the value of unpaid care was calculated at £162 billion in 2021. Behind that figure are people supporting loved ones every day, often while managing the impact on their own health, finances and social lives.

Sixty percent of people say their caring role means they cannot look after their own health. Sixty-one percent say they cannot enjoy a social life, while 50% say they struggle with their finances due to their caring responsibilities.

At Mind in Bexley, we support unpaid carers who are caring for someone with mental health challenges.

Our Carers Service is available if you are registered with a Bexley GP, live in the London Borough of Bexley, or are caring for an adult relative or friend who lives in Bexley.

Support includes peer-support groups, online evening support, wellbeing workshops, information sessions, and one-to-one emotional support. These sessions offer a safe space to connect with others, share experiences, learn practical tools and look after your own wellbeing.

We are also encouraging people to view our Carers Exhibition, “Navigating the Journeys of Unpaid Mental Health Carers”.

The exhibition shares the voices and experiences of unpaid carers supporting loved ones with mental health challenges. It shines a light on the often-hidden impact of caring and encourages more people to recognise themselves as carers and seek support when they need it.

To find out more about our Carers Service and view the exhibition booklet, please click the link in the first comment.

09/06/2026

Would you like to join our men's group? It offers a safe, welcoming space where men can talk, connect and seek support without pressure or judgement.

The groups provide a relaxed environment to unwind, share experiences and build supportive friendships.

The weekly group runs online via Teams on Tuesdays from 10.30am until 12pm.

If you’d like to sign up, please visit the Mind in Bexley website (link in the first comment) and fill in the Registration Form
Or call on: 0203 912 0040

09/06/2026

Staff from Mind in Bexley will be at the SEND Summer Marketplace on Tuesday 16th June.

The event is organised by Bexley Voice and takes place at Danson Youth Centre on Brampton Road, Bexleyheath from 9.30am-12.30pm. No need to book.

If you are attending the event, we can provide information about the mental health and wellbeing services that Mind in Bexley provides across the Borough.
Bexley Voice - Parent Carer Forum Information

08/06/2026

Thanks to everyone who attended today's Bexley Carers Event at the Holiday Inn, including the MP for Old Bexley and Sidcup Louie French - who stopped to talk to our colleague Viv.

A second unpaid carers event is to be held on Tuesday 30th June and staff from Mind in Bexley will be there. You could find out about the help that our Carers Service provides, as well as the wide range of mental health and wellbeing support that we provide.

The event is organised by Bexley Carers Partnership and takes place at Belvedere Gurdwara, 31 Mitchell Close, Belvedere DA17 6AA.

If you would like more information, please click the link in the first comment