News from our May event

Plymouth Mental Health Collective
May 2025 Event Update

Dear Collective Member,

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our latest Plymouth Mental Health Collective event on Wednesday 28th May at the Devonport Guildhall.

Whether you came from a grassroots project, a statutory service, or simply brought your passion for better mental health support, you made the day what it was.

On the day we explored…

🧠 What We’re About
We kicked off by sharing the heart of PMHC: creating a space where collaboration is the norm, not the exception. We're about breaking down silos, building trust, and connecting people across every part of the mental health system – from peer-led projects to strategic decision-makers.

💬 Trauma Informed Plymouth Network
Together, we reflected on the values that guide us and the real-world experiences of holding those values under pressure. Thank you to everyone who contributed—your honesty and insight set the tone for the rest of the day. See more in resources.

🤝 Speed Networking
The room was buzzing with energy as we explored connections and discovered new ways to support mental health and wellbeing together. So many of you said this was a highlight – we’ll definitely be bringing it back!

💡 Spotlights:

• Citizens Advice Plymouth shared how they’re supporting people navigating Universal Credit for the first time – such a vital lifeline.

• Team Around Me reminded us of the power of joined-up support. See resources

• Open Mic gave space to voices in the room & a chance to share news, updates & offers—thank you for your stories, questions, and courage.

🥗 Networking Lunch
Over food and continued conversation, ideas flowed. We hope you made new connections that will carry on beyond the room.

Trauma Informed Plymouth Network Session

The Devon Mental Health Alliance ,
has launched an online Learning Network, which you can explore at www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network. As part of this platform, there’s an Events Calendar, and we’d love to feature your organisation’s events and activities on it! Whether you’re running workshops, drop-in sessions, community meetups, or any other activity that supports mental health and wellbeing, we want to help spread the word and encourage local people to get involved. If you have something coming up that you'd like to promote, please email [email protected] and we’ll make sure it’s added to the site.

Community Wellbeing Connection Day,
register your interest to join us for a showcase to connect services in the community with people who are looking for support - I’m Interested

Asset Mapping,
help us build an asset map of mental health services, organisations and groups in Plymouth - Request to be added

PMHC is on YouTube,
visit our channel to see highlights of all our events https://www.youtube.com/@The_PMHC

Next Steps:

• Got feedback or something you didn’t get to say on the day? Get in touch via email, [email protected] or follow us on Facebook.

• Stay tuned for our next gathering – we’re already cooking up ideas and would love your input.

• What would you like to see at the next event?

• Do you have something to share?

Let’s keep showing that community, care, and collaboration can be the foundation of a better mental health system.

Thank you for taking the time to read this email.

With gratitude,
The PMHC Team