MhIST

As a service user led charity our vision is a society where people with mental health problems are accepted and empowered to improve their quality of life.

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Join the Bolton Walk of Hope 🕊️💛

🗓️ Monday, 20th October 2025
🕛 12PM
📍 Bolton Town Hall Steps (near The Coffee House)
🚶‍♀️ Approx. 1.5 km

Let’s walk together in hope and support 💙
#WalkOfHope #EveryStepCounts #SuicidePrevention #BoltonCommunity

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Tuesdays | 10:00–11:00 | Westhoughton @ The Hub

A cosy, welcoming space for parents, carers & little ones
Brew & chat
Arts & crafts
Support & connection

Free to attend – but this is not a drop-in. Please contact us to register:
📧 [email protected]
01204 527 200

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🌸 Feeling creative? Needing connection? 💬

Join Stand Up Sisters CIC for a free series of Floristry & Textiles Women’s Workshops in Bolton 💐🧵

✨ 3 Weeks of Textiles
📅 Oct 7th, 14th, 21st

🌷 3 Weeks of Floristry
📅 Oct 28th, Nov 4th, 11th

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🧩 LEGO® Workshop 🧩

📅 Tuesday 16th September | 🕒 3:00 – 4:30pm
📍 MHIST, 1st Floor, Moorland House, 116 Bark Street, Bolton

Build, chat, and enjoy a brew – all for free! Drop in or get in touch to join.
📧 [email protected] | 📞 01204 527 200

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🎯 Looking to take the next step in your career?

Come along to the Bolton Jobs, Skills & Careers Fair 2025!
📅 Wednesday 10th September
🕙 10am–2pm
📍 The Albert Halls, Bolton, BL1 1RU

All welcome!
📧 More info: [email protected]

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📅 Monday 1st September 2025
🕚 11am – 1pm
📍 1st Floor, Moorland House, 116 Bark Street, Bolton, BL1 2AX

What you’ll learn:
✅ How to download & register
✅ Home screen overview
✅ Accessing GP services
✅ Viewing medical records
✅ Ordering repeat prescriptions

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Join Susan Wood as she shares simple relaxation techniques to help manage stress and bring more peace into your daily life.

Tuesday 2nd September 2025
2.30pm – 3.30pm
The Well, Trafford Street, Farnworth, BL4 7PQ

✨ This is a FREE event for anyone aged 18+ – all are welcome!

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✨ “It restructured my way of thinking about myself and my life… Everyone at MhIST was very welcoming and supportive, I felt safe. This was the beginning of my positive transformation.”

You can read the full article in The Bolton News here: 👉 https://t.co/3rPnWdIBrB

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We’re proud to be recognised among Park Cakes valued community partners

Not only are we grateful to be part of their community network, but we’d also like to give a special thank you to Park Cakes for generously providing cakes for our Healthier Together event on 11th June 2025

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🌿✨ So Much More Retreat Days – July & August ✨🌿

On 26th July and 9th August, we welcomed our community to two peaceful retreat days here at MhIST. These special events gave people the chance to slow down, recharge, and experience the power of holistic wellbeing practices.

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🌟 Bolton Digital Health Week is here! 🌟
📅 Tuesday 26th August – Monday 1st September

From smart watches to VR headsets, online yoga to health apps – discover how digital tools can support your wellbeing. 💻📱✨

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July was an amazing month – we welcomed 42 new referrals and supported 632 people across our self-help groups

From cake decorating to fitness, creative networking to important training sessions, our community has been busy learning, connecting, and supporting each other.

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🧩 LEGO® Workshop 🧩

📅 Tuesday 19th August | 🕒 3:00 – 4:30pm
📍 MHIST, 1st Floor, Moorland House, 116 Bark Street, Bolton

Build, chat, and enjoy a brew – all for free! Drop in or get in touch to join.
📧 [email protected] | 📞 01204 527 200

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🌸 Some of our groups are taking a short break – here’s when they’ll be back! 🌸

📅 Keeping Grounded – Back Thursday 28th August
📅 Sounds Good Workshops – Back Friday 29th August
📅 Mindfulness – Back Monday 1st September
📅 Choir – Back Monday 15th September

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🚶‍♀️ Bolton Walk of Hope

Come together to raise awareness and support those affected by suicide. 💛
📅 Monday 18 August 2025
🕛 12pm
📍 Bolton Town Hall Steps (near The Coffee House)
🚶‍♂️ Approx. 1.5 km walk

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📣 New or Unsure of how to use your Universal Credit Journal?

🗓 Date: 11th August 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00PM – 3:00PM
📍 Location: 1st Floor, Moorland House, 116 Bark Street, Bolton, BL1 2AX

📞 For more info: 01204 527200
📧 [email protected]

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Join our 6-week Anger Management Course starting Wednesday 6th August 2025

Male Group: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Female Group: 12:30PM – 2:30PM

Led by experienced psychotherapist Ana Fay (MSci, PGCE, SEND).

01204 527 200
[email protected]

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Has addiction played a role in your life?

🗓️ Saturday 26th July | ⏰ 11:30AM – 3:00PM
📍 Moorland House, 116 Bark Street, Bolton

📩 Reserve your free place today; more sessions will be happening in the future
📧 [email protected] | 📞 01204 527 200

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In June, our self-help services supported 511 people through groups and courses.
We welcomed 49 new referrals and connected 80 times with young women through our Elevate Her project 💬💜

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Looking to boost your wellbeing or explore a new skill? Join us for two exciting sessions with Bolton College

Fitness & Nutrition
📅 Thursday 24th July | 🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Hairdressing
📅 Tuesday 29th July | 🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM