Long Stratton has become Mindful Town after 12 people took part in training sessions held by South Norfolk Council.
Those who volunteered to take part in the training included, staff members of Long Stratton Leisure Centre, members of the 1st Long Stratton Scouts, staff at CMT Muscle Health and Wellbeing, members of Hope Church, who offer a Cup of Hope café on alternate Wednesday mornings at the Pavilion and My Active Family, who run family friendly exercise sessions.
Long Stratton Leisure Centre also runs a Meet and Mardle on alternate Wednesdays, 9.15-10.45am and a Dementia Friendly coffee morning on the last Wednesday of every month, 9-10am.
Councillor Graham Minshull said: “This is a fantastic achievement for Long Stratton, and I would like to thank all of those who came forward. Investing in mental health training empowers us to proactively support our community. By creating a network of Wellbeing Champions, we ensure individuals can access help quickly, fostering a more resilient and supportive environment for everyone.”
The scheme, which is already up and running in towns and villages across the district, challenges the associated stigma with Wellbeing Champions encouraged to have open conversations about mental health in the community.
The Council works with the NHS Norfolk and Waveney Talking Therapies and an internal teaching team to train Wellbeing Champions, with funding from the South Norfolk and Broadland Health and Wellbeing Partnership.
All groups will receive branding that shows they are Wellbeing Champions in recognition of their commitment and training and offered ongoing support by the Help Hub team.
For more information visit: www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/communities/mindful-towns-villages
