News & Features
The latest updates and insights from the Devon Mental Health Alliance
Introducing the Devon Mental Health Alliance Learning Network
Support, physical activity and learning opportunities, all in one place, with an interactive calendar of Devon-wide events which can be filtered by colour-coded localities.
Introducing the Devon Mental Health Alliance Drop-in sessions
These sessions are for everyone, including those receiving support for their wellbeing and those that aren't. No diagnosis is required, all are genuinely welcome.
Livemind - a mindfulness-based course offered by The AccEPT Clinic
LiveMind is a four-session mindfulness-based course aimed at people who have experienced mental health difficulties in the past and are looking to manage and maintain their wellbeing.
Live Longer Better
Participants had an opportunity to try gentle activity at Shekinah Grow’s Charity premises in Paignton.
Creative Minds - Art for Mental Health Recovery
This event aims to recognise the importance of Art for Mental Health Recovery.
HOPE course provokes optimism and solutions-focused outlooks
Step One’s X Centre, in Commercial Road, Exeter, was the venue for our very first HOPE course working in unison with PCN’s in central Exeter.
Plymouth Mental Health Collective – Community Event
We’d like to invite you to the next Plymouth Mental Health Collective community event where people, communities and organisations can contribute and engage.
'Art and Mind' and 'Supportive Hands' in Barnstaple
The Devon Mental Health Alliance created a unique opportunity for local groups to celebrate and share the stories behind the incredible artwork.
Digital Support for Mental Health Patients
The Devon Mental Health Alliance was delighted to partner with Wellmoor in offering a Digital Support Project for Mental Health patients.
Axminster Creative Solutions event for people supporting individuals with mental health needs.
Matt and Tascha, Community Mental Health Development Leads covering Exeter, East & Mid Devon, recently ran a Creative Solutions event for people in the Axminster area who support individuals with mental health needs.
HOPE course demonstrates improvements in outlook and confidence
Dee and Jess, two of our Recovery Practitioners, within the Devon Mental Health Alliance have recently delivered a course called HOPE: Help Overcoming Problems Effectively.
An update on progress from Significant Seams, one of our Innovation Fund recipients
Catherine from the Mid Devon-based CIC provides an update on their work with young people throughout 2023.
Updated: DMHA Innovation Fund supporting residents in Cranbrook, Exeter through EX5-Alive
A small grant from our very own innovation fund is helping Aynsley Jones with supporting Cranbrook residents through an innovative project.
Headway Devon provides an update on its creative journaling project
With the help of a small grant from our Innovation Fund, Headway has been able to help even more people develop confidence and wellbeing.
Updated: Innovation Fund grant helps to extend Tor Support’s counselling service in Mid Devon
Tor Support services provide counselling for children and young people up to the age of 25 in the Okehampton area.
Updated: Art group in Crediton supporting women who have experienced trauma receives Innovation Fund
Helen Hamilton’s weekly, term-based groups are focused on offering a safe and supportive space for vulnerable women in the local community to connect and work through past trauma.
Updated: Innovation Fund grant used to support Exeter Phoenix with its Bloom festival
The annual festival offers a full day of free activity aimed at raising awareness of mental health issues and promoting local support.
Feedback from recent HOPE course demonstrates improvements in outlook and confidence
A recent HOPE course co-delivered by one of our Recovery Practitioners resulted in some positive feedback from attendees.
Supporting the work of the Eastern Rehabilitation and Recovery Team
James, one of our Recovery Practitioners in the Eastern locality, tells us about his work with the award-nominated rehabilitation team.