Talk, connect and have fun at Croydon’s Men’s Shed
Croydon’s Men’s Shed is a safe space for people to come together and take care of their mental health while learning new skills, such as gardening, food growing and woodwork.
May 2023
Take part in Croydon’s Dementia Action Week celebrations
A packed week of events is planned for Dementia Action Week to help raise awareness, support people living with the condition and celebrate Croydon’s efforts to become a dementia-friendly borough.
New storybook boosts children’s mental health and wellbeing
Rockmount Primary schoolchildren have been instrumental in creating a new interactive storybook and song with Croydon Council to help boost the mental health of all young children in the borough.
March 2023
Free programme offers parents tips to boost their child’s health
Parents with children aged seven and under can sign up to a free eight-week programme and learn more about looking after their family’s physical, emotional and mental health and much more.
January 2023
Croydon’s young people have more time to share health views
We are urging teachers, and anyone working with children and young people to support them in completing the health and wellbeing survey by Friday, 10 February.
Take part to get talking for Great Mental Health Day
The council is supporting Great Mental Health Day by highlighting local projects to raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental health.
Gain skills to help people who have experienced trauma
Hundreds more people in Croydon can take part in the council’s free accredited training course to learn how to support those who have experienced trauma.
Children share their views to get better support growing up
Children and young people can tell us their views on topics such as mental health, diet, exercise, sleep, relationships, and their general wellbeing.
November 2022
Life-saving mental health training for barbers, hair and beauty professionals
Croydon barbers, hair and beauty professionals can sign up for free training to help customers talk openly and honestly about their feelings and get support.
May 2022
Open and honest conversations about suicide can save a life
Sign-up to free sessions in Croydon to support those who may feel suicidal, to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma and shame associated with suicide.