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MASH announces commencement of free Meet & Eat sessions

by Site Admin • 9 May 2026

We are pleased to announce the return of the popular Mentoring & Advocacy Support Hub (MASH) Meet & Eat sessions starting in July 2026. The first eat-out took place in November 2017.

Pathways to Independence: Supporting recovery in secure care

by Site Admin • 7 May 2026

The Pathway to Independence programme was launched in October 2024, led by Catalyst 4 Change on behalf of Birmingham Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT).

Shine The Light Event - Family of Trevor Smith

West Midlands Shine The Light event - 31 January 2026, Birmingham

by Site Admin • 6 May 2026

The National Mikey Powell Memorial Family Fund worked in close partnership with INQUEST and the Family Reference Group to host the Shine The Light event in Birmingham on 31 January 2026.

The power of research by Catalyst's Quaye Botchway

by Site Admin • 5 May 2026

CHERP is a partnership between academia, community researchers, and the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector that enables communities to shape research and drive change.

Ripple suicide prevention & mental health (online safety)

by Site Admin • 4 May 2026

The Ripple App transforms harmful online searches into a journey of hope by discreetly intercepting flagged search terms and signposting users to free, 24/7 mental health support.

New 24/7 mental health centre launched in Birmingham

by Site Admin • 3 May 2026

In early 2025, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) were handed the keys to the Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre on Golden Hillock Road.

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