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
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Find out about the natural world
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​Learn to use tools/light fires
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Find, cook & eat wild food
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Improve health/wellbeing
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Increase confidence
Without Walls
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Find out about conservation
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Learn to use tools/light fires
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Prepare for a volunteer/work placement
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Improve communication
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Increase confidence
Whittling
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Learn how to whittle
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Make decorative wood items
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Learn to use tools
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Have fun outdoors
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Build your confidence
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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.
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‘Coming along has kept me motivated, shown me that I can do something. I no longer feel as useless.’
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)