World Suicide Prevention Day – Community Events. Events happening throughout the week
Carpenters and Docklands Health and Wellbeing Event
Come and join us for a free hot meal, snacks and hot and cold drinks. The event is aimed at residents with mental health issues, those who are lonely, rough sleepers, street workers, mums and babies, families, and the elderly. We will be providing help and guidance with various support services.
Venue: Carpenters and Dockland Centre
98 Gibbins Road
Stratford
E15 2HU
Dates and time: Monday 4 September, Wednesday 6 September, Friday 8 September
From 9.30am until 1.30pm.
Newham African Initiative Development (NAID) Out of the Darkness Walks Movement
Venue: starting point Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre
Dates and time: Monday 4 September - Sunday 10 September, 6pm every day
Pan African Women Association (Pawa Residents) Suicide Prevention in Newham Markets
Dates and time: Monday 4 September - Saturday 9 September 11am - 2pm
Venues:
Monday: Newham markets
Tuesday: Pilgrim’s Way Market
Wednesday: Queen’s Market
Thursday: Queen’s Sunday Market
Friday: Queens Square Market
Saturday: Stratford Indoor Market
Well Newham Hub
Dates and time: Tuesday 5 September. From 10am - 2pm
Venue: East Ham Library
The Hubs provide health & wellbeing support and advice to residents, to help improve their health and mental wellbeing.
A talk on men’s mental health by Terry Regan, of Talk to Terry
Date: Tuesday 5 September and Wednesday 6 September
Terry has been running men’s mental health support groups for over 10 years in Custom House, supporting 100’s of men during that time. Terry will also share his recovery journey, which led to the set up of Talk to Terry. There will be a BBQ with a chance for attendees to mingle, engage, connect and share.
Tuesday 5th September 2023. From 6.30pm - 9.30pm. Talks will take place from 6.30pm - 7.30pm with food and socialising 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
Venue: The Factory Project, Factory Road, E16 2HB
Anchor House
Date and time: Wednesday 6 September, from 11am - 2pm.
What is the point and why am I here?
A fun and inviting coffee morning with lots of lovely treats, tea, coffee, drinks and a chance to socialise with others in your community. There will also be a free guided painting session.
Venue: Your Place at Anchor House, 81 Barking Road, London, E16 4HB
The New Black Film Collective
Date and time: Wednesday 6 September, 4pm
Venue: Stratford Library, 3 The Grove, London E15 1EL
The Silent Twins + Panel
Film screening followed by discussion with experts about the infamous case of The Silent Twins, June and Jennifer Gibbons, who came from an immigrant family that settled in Wales from Barbados and were the only Black family in a small town in the 60s.
They were institutionalised at Broadmoor Hospital following years of silence (selective mutism) and teenage rebellion. Their story was captured by Marjorie Shiona Wallace CBE, a British investigative journalist, author and broadcaster. She is also the Founder and Chief Executive of mental health charity SANE. We shall explore how isolation, ostracisation, marginalisation and racism can affect mental health and well-being in the question and answer session afterwards.
Heal Together’s ‘Hear Me Out’
Date and time: Thursday 7 September Starting at 11am.
Venue: Community Links Building105 Barking Road | London | E16 4HQ
Encouraging open and honest community conversations on mental health and providing a safe space for women to access resources and support.
Shine a Light; A Cup of Hope-Coffee Morning
Supporting those affected or bereaved by suicide.
Venue: Skills Enterprise, Trinity Centre, East Avenue, E12 6SG
Date and time: Thursday 7 September from 10 am to 1pm.
True Ambassadors
To stop the tragedy of suicide, we all work together
Date: Friday 8 September
Opportunity for residents to participate in various activities and workshops, engaging body, spirit, and mind.
Venue: Republic, Import Building 2 Clove Crescent. London, E14 2BA 10 am to 4pm
Well Newham Hub
Forest Gate and Plaistow Library - From 10am - 2pm
The Brave Project
Date: Sunday 10 September
Unveiling Our Stories: BAME Mental Health & Well-being on World Suicide Prevention Day
Discussing mental health and well-being among BAME young men and their families and to register via Eventbrite
“Unveiling Our Stories” will provide a supportive space for genuine connections, open dialogue, and shared experiences. Food and Drink provided from 12pm to 4pm.
Venue: Stratford Library in the Hopkins Room