Mental Health and Wellbeing

‘I feel like I’m coming home when I get to the Firs. We can all have our special moments but we laugh together and get stuff done and get some headspace back.’ - Without Walls participant

Bushcraft

Find out about the natural world
Learn to use tools/light fires
Find, cook & eat wild food
Improve health/wellbeing
Increase confidence

Without Walls

Find out about conservation
Learn to use tools/light fires
Prepare for a volunteer/work placement
Improve communication
Increase confidence

Whittling

Learn how to whittle
Make decorative wood items
Learn to use tools
Have fun outdoors
Build your confidence
Meet new people

Fully-funded mental health and wellbeing sessions for local adults.

Courses take place in outdoor green spaces across Hastings and St. Leonards all year round.

‘Coming along has kept me motivated, shown me that I can do something. I no longer feel as useless.’

’I used to struggle to leave the house even to go to the shop next door some days…Without Walls has changed all that.’

CONNECT with like-minded people

Be ACTIVE by taking part in short walks

Take NOTICE of the world around you

LEARN more about plants and wildlife

GIVE back to the local community

5 Ways to Wellbeing

For the most up-to-date information on mental health services in the area, you can visit Health in Mind.

Emergency Contacts:

Mental Health Crisis Helpline (SANE): 0300 304 7000

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652

Samaritans: 116 123 (freephone)