Healthy Minds Torbay

19/06/2026

Dimensions For Autism run a local support group for autistic individuals and their families in Paignton.

If you're looking for a welcoming, understanding environment where autistic people can connect, socialise, and access support, this group provides a fantastic opportunity to meet others within the local community.

17/06/2026

When change isn't invited into your life.

Continuing our topic on change .. ..there are times when we experience change which wasn't our choice. It can be sudden and dramatic sending out shock waves you dont want to experience.
This may be loss of someone, a job, an illness diagnosed, an accident.
It may be a life event, which you sort of knew would happen but its still not welcome and has just really knocked you back.

Uninvited changes cause us to rethink in big ways, that can be daunting. It can take time to process what has happened and why - and it can be completely overwhelming. We have no choice but to adapt, and sometimes we need a little bit of support whilst we go through this process.
Maybe people around you will understand how overwhelmed you feel, maybe they won't.
There are all kinds of emotions that come with uninvited change, and you may need a little bit more patience and kindness through these times - from others and towards yourself.

Whatever uninvited changes you might be going through right now, remember that there is no script for the reaction to it. We hope you get the support and understanding that you need.

15/06/2026

An interesting quote, but worthy of thought!
How often have you found yourself going round in circles and not getting anywhere. Maybe you stepped back and looked at things, and had a moment where you suddenly knew what you had to do and were able to make the change you needed and move forward.

We often see people, who know that we can't fix everything...but just need someone to tell things to who will listen; in doing this they can often
see things a bit more clearly, or indeed in a different way. Getting thoughts from our heads and into words can really help in the process of seeing more clearly - a step towards making a few helpful changes.

Active listening is what we do, through our support
Services.

10/06/2026

For anyone thinking of doing this course, book it! Excellent training.

Training Dates : 18th-19th June 📢

💚 FREE to attend for anyone living and/or working in Devon
📍 2-day face-to-face course
👥 Ages 16+

During the course, you will learn:
• How to recognise when someone may be experiencing thoughts of su***de
• Understanding barriers to help-seeking
• Su***de intervention skills
• How to develop personalised Safe Plans with individuals at risk

🎟️ Book your place here:
https://buff.ly/iT7tJEV

📧 For further information contact: [email protected]

08/06/2026

Wishing everyone the best week it can possibly be. For some of you it might be a week where you're enjoying some good times- enjoy! Savour the special moments.
For some of you it might be quite daunting, feeling overwhelmed by things that are happening- take a breath, take things a step at a time. Don't forget to be kind to yourself and praise yourself for what you manage to do despite the challenges.

We are very busy with all our support services this week, but we are here to listen and support, as are all the other community services.

The wonderful Middle Street Walkers are back on Friday 12th June meeting at Flour Flower 2pm. Light exercise at your own pace, a chat with a volunteer if you need it.

04/06/2026

Thank you to the lovely people who joined us for Gamers group today ....Especially in this wet & windy (summer?) Weather!
We will be making a few changes to this group, so will update once we do.

Wishing you all the best weekend its possible to have!

02/06/2026

Its volunteers week this week!
Every single member of Healthy Minds Torbay is a volunteer.
Wether its our support service, renters service, gaming group, events and behind the scenes its all time given freely.

Sometimes its tough, not nearly enough of us so we are constantly multi tasking -
However
We pull together as a team
We support one another
We believe in community
We love making a little bit of a difference.

Thinking of volunteering, do it!
We do need more volunteers but there are also other organisations that do too. Without good volunteers we cant provide the service needed.

Our thanks to all the volunteers out there who contribute so much to their community! ❤️