2 September 22
Health, wellbeing and care
Month of hope for mental health
Residents in Trafford are encouraged to get involved in the Greater Manchester Month of Hope by having open conversations about mental health.
The Month of Hope is about raising awareness of mental health and suicide; it runs from World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September until World Mental Health Day on 10 October.
Organisations across Greater Manchester are joining together to spread hope. Together we can help prevent suicide.
What’s on in Trafford?
Trafford Walk of Hope
23 September, 9.45am arrival (for 10am start), Sale Sports Club
There will be two walk options – approx. 2 miles and 4 miles, routes will go round Sale Water Park and surrounding areas. Tea and coffee will be provided after the walk.
Please share pictures or videos of you taking part on social media, tag Trafford Council and use #MonthofHope.
RESET 2022
Friday 30 September 210am to 4pm, in Stretford Mall
RESET is an annual free event that brings families and young people together with service providers, the VCFSE sector, statutory services and commissioners to develop a shared understanding of the impact of mental health on children, families and young people.
Suicide Prevention Conference – for professionals and practitioners who work with children and young people
5 October, 1pm to 5pm, Trafford College, Altrincham Campus
Words of Hope poetry event
6 October, 7pm to 9pm, Stretford Public Hall
What’s happening across Greater Manchester?
Virtual GM World Suicide Prevention Day event - ‘Creating Hope Through Action’
9 September, 10am to midday
Speak Their Name quilt exhibition
10 to 22 September, Manchester Art Gallery
Book of Hope Workshop: The power of crafting to instil hope
11 September, 1pm to 3:30pm, Manchester Art Gallery
For further information about events, please visit the Shine a Light on Suicide webpage.
You can also take the free 20-minute training to learn how to save a life.
Anyone who is struggling can call the Samaritans on 116 123 or text Shout on 85258. If you are bereaved by suicide, you do not need to deal with your grief alone. Greater Manchester Bereavement Service can find the right support for you.