Mental Health Awareness Week 2026
Looking for something uplifting to do locally? This page shares activities happening to support wellbeing and connection during Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 (11 – 17 May).
Take a look and get involved in whatever works for you.
You can also find signposting to resources and support further down the page.
What's on?
There are a range of activities and events taking place over Mental Health Awareness Week.
Find out more below.
Click the drop downs to find out what is happening on each day.
Monday 11 May
Wellbeing and information event
Come along and enjoy a free barista coffee/hot drink and have a chat about local services.
Time: 11am – 2.30pm
Location: Syston Tesco, 1171 Melton Rd, Syston, Leicester LE7 2JT
Community gym session
Time: 12 noon – 1pm
Location: Loughborough Wellbeing Centre Ground Floor, Asha House, 63 Woodgate, Loughborough LE11 2TZ
Couch to 5k
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Location:
Clay making and glazing workshop with Kinsley and Kiln
Time: 6.30pm – 8pm, £15
Location: Coalville CAN
Find out more and book here.
Mindful Meditation with The Mindful Tide
Time: 7pm – 8pm, £5
Location: Coalville CAN
Find out more and book here.
Tuesday 12 May
Wellbeing and information event
Have a chat and find out about support locally
Time: 10am – 12noon
Location: Anstey Library, Paper Mill Cl, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7AU
Wellbeing and information event
Connecting you to mental health information and local support
Time: 2pm – 4.30pm
Location: Birstall Library, Wanlip Ln, Birstall, Leicester LE4 4JU
Core Connections – Men’s Mental Wellbeing Sessions
A new monthly practical, down-to-earth group in a space focused on real tools for managing the stresses and pressures of everyday life!
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Location: Coalville CAN
Find out more and book here.
Wednesday 13 May
Waste Warriors: group litter pick
Time: 9.30am – 10.30am, free
Location: CAN HQ, Memorial Square, Coalville, Leicestershire, England, LE67 3TU
No need to book, just show up!
Old school sports day
Join in, cheer loud, have fun!
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Location: Fearon Hall, Rectory Rd, Loughborough LE11 1PL
TALK: A Man’s Story: grief, life and what comes next
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm, free
Location: CAN HQ, Memorial Square, Coalville, Leicestershire, England, LE67 3TU
No need to book, just show up!
Thursday 14 May
Let’s talk wellbeing stall
Small conversations can make a big difference
Time: 9am – 2pm
Location: Loughborough Market
Equality Action’s Health and Wellbeing event
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location: Loughborough Wellbeing Centre Ground Floor, Asha House, 63 Woodgate, Loughborough LE11 2TZ
Core Connections – Men’s Mental Wellbeing Sessions
A new monthly practical, down-to-earth group in a space focused on real tools for managing the stresses and pressures of everyday life!
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Location: Coalville CAN
Find out more and book here.
Family wellbeing soundbath with The Mindful Tide
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm, £5
Location: Coalville CAN
Find out more and book here.
Friday 15 May
Mental Health and Wellbeing stall
Practical tips, local support, and time to focus on you.
Time: 8am – 2pm
Location: Shepshed Market
Saturday 16 May
Sunday 17 May
Men’s Circle with Emerging Horizons
Join Terry from Emerging Horizons for a men’s circle with no fixed agenda or topic. The session evolves naturally based on what participants are currently experiencing, the emotions that need expression and the challenges or wins from daily life.
Time: 6pm – 8pm, pay as you feel on the day
Location: Coalville CAN
Find out more and book here.
Peepul Health: wellbeing community day (takes place after Mental Health Awareness Week)
Peepul Health: health, fitness and mental wellbeing community day
Date: Sunday 24 May
Time: 11am – 2pm
Location: The Peepul Centre, Orchardson Avenue, Leicester, LE4 6DP
Practical steps to improve health and information on:
- Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafes
- Talking Therapies
- Domestic violence
- Substance abuse
- Men’s health
- Bereavement
- Cancer
- Sexual health
- Dementia
- Community wellbeing
There will also be health checks and screening:
- Diabetes
- Height, weight, BMI
- Blood pressure
- Heart health
- Eye health
- Hearing checks
- Liver scans
- Vaccination education
- COVID and other vaccinations
For more information you can call 0116 261 6000 or email.
Mental health support: signposting
Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafes
There are Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafés (NMHC) spread around Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, run by trained and supportive staff, who are there to listen and provide the practical support you may need when you need it most.
If you’re 18+ and struggling with your mental health, we can help you make plans to enable you to feel safer, as well as explaining who you can turn to for help in your local community.
NMHCs are a safe, welcoming space where you can:
Talk through what’s on your mind with trained staff
Find support for your mental health and wellbeing
Get practical advice and coping strategies
Walk in. No judgment. No pressure.
