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SMHF News

September Update

Dear W

We can't believe it's September already! As the days begin to shorten and autumn arrives, we're excited to share this edition of SMHF News packed with opportunities to connect, learn, stay active and find support.

This month we're delighted to welcome back our Women's Emotional Wellbeing Workshop, a popular four-week programme led by Tinki Gupta that helps women build confidence, improve wellbeing and make positive changes.

Also coming up is our Brazilian Culture Day fundraising event, bringing together the food, music, culture and community of Brazil, while raising vital funds to support local mental health services.

As a heads up, we are preparing to relaunch In Your Corner, our winter Sunday wellbeing service, offering a warm meal, friendly company and support for anyone who may be struggling. And don't forget we are still out and about offering housing and wellbeing support with Citizens Advice Sutton, and you can still get support with cost of living issues on Fridays at Belmont Connect.

If you have ever fancied taking on a running challenge, why not join our runners for the brand new Run South London half marathon, PLUS check out our the latest job vacancies at SMHF.

Whether you're looking for support, trying something new, meeting people, volunteering, fundraising or simply finding out what's happening in the community, there's something for everyone. We hope to see you at one of our events or services soon.

All the best

Lisa, Ovie & the SMHF Team

Upcoming Events

Brazilian Culture Day

Saturday 19th September - 12 noon to 4.30pm

Join us for authentic Brazilian food, live music, capoeira, football workshops, children's activities, arts, crafts, shopping stalls, and much more. This special fundraising event supports the work of Sutton Mental Health Foundation in our local community.

The Change Foundation Plough Ln, Wallington SM6 8JQ

Book online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/annual-gala-6162

Book now

Women’s Emotional Wellbeing Workshop

Starting 18th September 2026

Join us for a transformative 4‑week emotional wellbeing journey designed specifically for women. Led by facilitator Tinki Gupta, this supportive and uplifting workshop offers a safe space to build confidence, explore personal growth, and develop positive mental wellbeing practices.

Dates: Fridays from 18th September 2026 (4 weeks)
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: Sutton Community Dance, St Nicholas Centre, Sutton SM1 1A
Registration Fee: £5.00
To Book: Women's Emotional Wellbeing Workshop

Women who've attended told us the workshop helped to:

Boost their confidence
Shift negative thoughts into positive ones
Gain deeper understanding of themselves, their goals, and their purpose

Booking essential, limited spaces available.

Book now

New Members Morning

If you are coming along for the first time, we recommend booking onto one of our new member's mornings - usually the first Friday of the month. This gives us the opportunity to welcome you at a quiet time when staff can give you their full attention, tell you all about what we offer and take you through the necessary paperwork. Our next New Members Morning is Friday 2nd October.

If you want you can also book lunch - fish and chips or a veggie option, just £3.50, dessert £1.00, teas/coffees £1.00

Book now

How far would you go for better mental health?

Run South London is an exciting new half marathon, starting and finishing in Morden Hall Park. We are looking for runners to join us in raising vital funds to continue, and to extend, our work supporting Mental Health in Sutton. The past two years have seen an unprecedented increase in the need for our services - demand has risen by 35% in some areas. We can offer you an exclusive SMHF running vest, alongside tips for training and fundraising. Race day is 14th March 2027.

To register your interest and for more information email [email protected]

This is what Lupus looks like

Our next Signpost Sutton Session is a talk on the ups and downs and ins and outs of Lupus, which is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues, leading to inflammation and damage across various organs.

With Mariama Alawiye; Tuesday 20th October 2 - 3.30pm at 63 Downs Road SM2 5NR

Info and booking

News

Vacancies at SMHF

We are recruiting for a Part-time Community based Fundraising Manager (2 days per week) and a manager for our Intentional Peer Support Service - please go to Work with us - Sutton Mental Health Foundation to find out more information

more info

Activities

Timetable of Activities at SMHF

From yoga to line dancing, indoor tennis to retro gaming, music to mahjong, we've got your 5 ways to wellbeing covered! Download a copy of this quarter's timetable to see what's on when.

Download timetable

Support

Sundays at SMHF - in your corner

Sundays from 25th October 2026 to 28th March 2027 | 11.30am to 4.30pm | Belmont Connect.

We are open every Sunday over winter for people over 18 in Sutton struggling with their mental health. We offer an affordable warm meal, a chat and support if needed.

Booking opens 12th October. Visit In Your Corner - Sutton Mental Health Foundation or call 020 8770 0172 for more information.

help with housing

on Roundshaw, St Helier and Shanklin Village

Sutton Mental Health Foundation is working with Citizen's Advice Sutton to pilot a new approach to helping with housing and wellbeing issues.

Our support team will be at

Roundshaw - the Vanguard Centre, Vanguard Way SM6 9JL

10.30am - 2pm on Thursdays

Shanklin Village Community Centre - alternate Tuesdays 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm from March 10th

St Helier Estate - Bishop Andrewes Church - Wednesdays 10 am -12 noon - term times

If you’re feeling concerned about housing, finances, or your wellbeing, we’re here to help.

Cost of Living Support

Worried about money or feeling overwhelmed by rising living costs? You’re not alone. Sutton Mental Health Foundation is offering free, confidential support appointments to help you make the most of your money and access the support available to you. Whether you need help finding discounts and benefits, reducing energy costs, managing debt, completing forms, or dealing with difficult phone calls, our team is here to help. Appointments are available on Fridays and must be booked in advance. Visit SMHF's appointments page or call 0208 770 0172 to find out more.

Book now

Sutton Crisis Cafe

63 Downs Road Sutton SM2 5NR

Call us 0800 0129082

email [email protected]

Sutton Crisis Cafe is a safe place for people over 18 in mild to moderate mental health crisis to get some support. You can drop in, call, email or fill in our online form at https://smhf.org.uk/suttoncrisiscafe/

Non judgemental help every evening in person 6.30pm - 11pm (last admission 10.30pm), by phone from 6pm and online 4 - 6 Saturday and Sundays.

Find out more

And there's more ...

Sutton Mental Health Foundation offers a range of support and activities for people over 18, but we are not your only option. Click the button below to visit our website for more links to a wide range of specialist mental health services.

Other mental health support

If you are struggling and need urgent mental health support, please know you're not alone—and help is available 24/7. Whether you're in crisis or just need someone to talk to, there is a lot of support available. Click the button below for urgent support contacts

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63 Downs Road, Belmont, SUTTON SM2 5NR

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