The Mindful Towns and Villages project aims to increase the number of people within the community who have the knowledge and skills to be able to spot when someone may need support with their mental wellbeing, signposting them to supportive services as required. These people can be from community groups, small businesses, sport clubs or can be keen residents who care about the people around them. The more knowledge and confidence a community has to support mental health, the more resilient the community can become. The people trained are known as Wellbeing Champions.
Each town or village requires a minimum number of Wellbeing Champions to gain Mindful status. Wreningham requires 2 people to be trained to meet the status.
The next course is:
- Title: Mental Health Awareness in the Community
- Provider: South Norfolk and Broadland Council
- Date: 18th November 2025
- Time: 1-3pm (please arrive 10 minutes early)
- Location: Bracon Ash and Hethel Village Hall. Hall Road, Norwich NR14
Mental Health Awareness in the Community Training
The training is 2 hours long with a break, and offers basic education about stress, different mental health conditions, why people may struggle and signs you may notice when someone is having a hard time. You will also learn how you might approach someone and start a conversation. Finally, you will learn about the Council’s Help Hub and other services that can offer support so you can effectively signpost. You will receive access to a private area on the Council’s website with further supporting website links and a supporting resource to use when having conversations.
If you are interested in booking a place, you can use the link: https://forms.office.com/e/tQasbwdFn9
They run this training monthly and move around locations between South Norfolk and Broadland. Next year’s dates will be on the booking form soon.
Any questions? Contact Emma Haughton, Mindful Towns And Villages Co-Ordinator
01603 430102 / emma.haughton@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk
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