Hear Us Croydon

14/10/2026

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

Join Liz Atkin for a free online portrait drawing workshop, hosted by Reachout Create. No art skills needed!
🗓 Tuesday 20th October from 6:30pm to 7:45pm
📍 Online via MS Teams (Register to get access!)
👥 For adults living in Croydon with lived experience of mental health

This is the final Reachout Create workshop of our two year project, so don't miss out!

Please find more information and book your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2003009984784?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us on Tuesday 20th October for our LAST Reachout Create free online workshop with mental health lived experience artist Liz Atkin!

10/10/2026

Together, we can break the stigma

Today is World Mental Health Day 🌍.

Let’s take a moment to recognise that mental wellness is a journey we all share. None of us are immune to challenges, and we all have the power and a part to play in supporting one another.

Hear Us is committed to being a voice of change and challenging the things that make it difficult for adults who live with mental ill health.

Swipe the slides for ideas on how we can work together to improve the lives of those experiencing mental wellbeing challenges.

17/09/2026

Thank you for making a difference to Hear Us!

Your support means the world to us! Thanks to you, we’ve raised £348.56 in free donations through Easyfundraising. Every click and shop helps us continue our vital work. 💛

Want to keep making an impact at no extra cost? Start shopping online via Easyfundraising today and help us reach even greater heights!

02/09/2026

During September, globally we respectfully recognise and seek to reduce the stigma around death where su***de was involved by breaking the silence, giving space to those who feel unable to speak up, and who feel unheard or not understood,

According to Croydon’s Multi-Agency Self-Harm & Su***de Prevention Strategy (all-ages) 2025-2028, there were 60 deaths by su***de recorded in Croydon between 2021-2023. The hope is that figure will one day be zero.

Death by su***de is a complex matter, and there are many risk factors and reasons why it tragically occurs. The report notes that living with mental ill health, financial instability, experience of the criminal justice system, struggling with identity, grief, loss, and many other nuanced lived experiences may add to a persons vulnerability. We consider the impact for those who have experienced loss of this kind, family member, friends, colleagues and the community as a whole.

To everyone reading this:-
You are valued, worthy and matter.

Please reach out for support
Below are a list of some FREE Crisis Support lines you can contact.
Samaritans 116 123
NHS 111
999 Emergency line
National su***de prevention helpline: 0800 587 0800
Shout (text) 85258
Refuge – National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247
PAPYRUS – hopeline 0800 068 41 41 / text HOPE 88247/ Webchat papyrus-uk.org
The Silver Line – 0800 470 8090

09/07/2026

Join Liz Atkin for a free ink drawing Reachout Create workshop using only black and white materials. No art skills needed!

🗓 Monday 13th July
🍽 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/1993453426862?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us on 13th July for a free hands-on workshop with Liz Atkin to create collaborative monochrome ink drawings.

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!