Subscriber First Name, Welcome to the October 2025 DMHA Newsletter!

The Devon Mental Health Alliance Newsletter - October 2025

Dear colleagues and friends, welcome to the October 2025 edition of the Devon Mental Health Alliance newsletter.

Carrying Hope Through Torbay: Baton of Hope 2025

The Baton of Hope travelled through Torbay, as part of the national Baton of Hope Tour to raise awareness of suicide prevention. Community Mental Health Development Lead for Torbay, Bernie McAuley, has told us more about this incredible day as one of the baton-bearers.. Read more…

Collaboration in Crediton: Mid-Devon Wellbeing Alliance

Across Mid Devon, people are coming together to make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of their communities. The Community Wellbeing Alliances are leading the way, bringing local organisations, volunteers, and statutory services around the same table Read more…

‘Together Stories - Tales from the Community’ Exhibition in Barnstaple

This year, the Devon Mental Health Alliance and Evolving Events CIC have teamed up with Studio Kind for the ‘Together Stories - Tales from the Community’ exhibition. Following the success of the 'Art and Mind' exhibition last year, they are showcasing stories from Devon voices through a range of creative mediums including art, poetry, and spoken word. Read more….

‘Moving Forward’: Tiverton Employment Event

DMHA’S Eastern Devon Community Mental Health Development Lead, Matt Merriam, recently attended a Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) Moving Forward event. Hosted in the New Hall in Tiverton, DWP brought together a range of statutory and VCSE services who work within wellbeing and employment.. Read more…

Alliance Drop-in offer and Learning Network

The Alliance drop-in offer provides warm connection spaces for people in the community across the county – anyone can turn up for a chat, signposting or to take part in activities we regularly run.

We also promote a broad range of free and low cost activities through our learning network calendar.

STOP PRESS!

Part-time and bank staff opportunities now available!! Read more…

And finally…

Remember to regularly check our current vacancies page, as we often share wonderful job opportunities for anyone interested in joining the Devon Mental Health Alliance, or our partner organisations, and help us to contribute to better mental health in Devon.

You can check out previous newsletters, and as always take a look at our website and social media, or email us at info@mentalhealthdevon.co.uk, for further information and upcoming events. Please forward this newsletter sign-up link to colleagues.

Thanks for reading,
Carolyn — Programme Officer

Copyright © 2025 Devon Mental Health Alliance, all rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because you entered your details and opted in on the Devon Mental Health Alliance website.

Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.