News & Features
The latest updates and insights from the Devon Mental Health Alliance
Two Words That Power Change — Reflections on how we can best pursue system change
One of our Community Development Leads shares his thoughts on how we can better change the mental health system.
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.
Book your place at the Plymouth Mental Health Collective’s 3rd community event now
The first PMHC event of 2024 will feature three sessions, including a round-table open mic conversation for all attendees.
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.
Linking in with the Straw Patch Project in Ilfracombe for nature-based wellbeing activities
Recovery Practitioners in Northern Devon are now signposting clients from various referral sources to the project.
AccEPT Clinic launched at the University of Exeter to support people across Devon
The free psychological therapies service funded by the NHS and hosted by the University of Exeter is designed for adults living in Devon who have depression, bipolar disorder, and other related conditions.
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.
CoLab Exeter launches ‘Out of the Shadows’ toolkit to support women at risk of sexual exploitation
The innovative new toolkit was collated and prepared by Jeanie Lynch, Programme Manager of the CoLab Women project.
Festival of Human Connection coming to Totnes for open-minded conversations
The event aims to empower all sectors to work together as an ever-flowing and ever-evolving mental health community.
Innovation Fund recipient Horticultural Therapy Trust updates us on their recent work
Deb from the charity providing nature-based therapy shares an update on the project following their recent grant.
Devon & Cornwall Refugee Support uses Innovation Funding for outdoor activities
The Plymouth-based organisation provides a range of support services for those seeking asylum in the UK.
BeWell@StepOne Yoga Wellbeing Group kicks off at Shekinah Grow in Paignton
BeWell@StepOne is offering an opportunity to enjoy, connect, stay active, and enhance your mental health and wellbeing.
Co-funding WayMakers and Survivors Alliance North Devon with Recovery Devon
Our collaboration with Recovery Devon in supporting two North Devon organisations demonstrates our shared commitment to improving mental health outcomes in the area.
Devon, Plymouth & Torbay VCSE Assembly Mental Health Hub — 2nd meeting announced
The Hub’s second meeting will be led by Young Devon and Parental Minds, and focus on young people’s mental wellbeing.
The Intersection launching a new project thanks to the Alliance Innovation Fund
Listen In is open to adults with marginalised identities, who would like to join the team for outdoor workshops to explore identity, sound, and place.
Devon to benefit from major investment in learning disability and autism
If plans are approved by NHS England, Devon will receive two new regional inpatient centres to support adults with a mental health need and a learning disability or autism.