Healthy Worcestershire is an exciting programme open to anyone over the age of 18 who live or are registered with a GP in Worcestershire. 

Healthy Worcestershire is here to support you to improve your health and wellbeing. The programme offers information, activities and advice about how to be more physically active, lead a healthy lifestyle, stay safe online, maintain good mental health, and stay connected to others in the community. 

To find a session near you, see:

• Healthy Worcestershire’s Services

The Worcestershire Health Walks programme offers free short group walks led by trained volunteers. 

Health Walks take place across the county and are a great way to meet new friends, explore our Green Flag award winning parks and green spaces. 

Find a health walk near you here: Worcestershire Health walks

Libraries provide lots of opportunities for people to connect socially while taking part in a shared hobby or interest. Libraries have groups such as, knit and natter, crafting and film clubs. They also host Connect Cafes and a range of family activities.

For a full list of activities available in libraries, see:

• Library events and activities

The Community Services Directory is a platform for all residents to find helpful information about health and wellbeing groups, services, and activities locally and across the county. 

It is a way to enable people to stay informed, healthy, and independent, by providing relevant information when they need it.

It is a great way to connect people to local services and to the variety of voluntary and community groups across Worcestershire. 

Search the directory here: Community Services Directory

NHS Talking Therapies provide a range of free, confidential support including online, group and 1:1 therapy to people aged 16 and over. They can help you find and access a variety of groups, courses and activities that can support your physical and mental wellbeing. 

They also have self help guides which are designed to help you understand how you are feeling, and cover a wide range of topics such as depression, anxiety and stress.

See:

• Welcome to NHS Talking Therapies

Your Space Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs offer free support to children and young people aged 11 to 25 across Worcestershire. Hub are available in various community locations. 

To find a Hub near you visit: 

• Your Space website

Kooth offers anonymous and personalised mental health support for children and young people in Worcestershire.

See:

• website: Kooth

Mentor Link is a Worcestershire based charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable and distressed children and young people by providing them with a volunteer mentor. 

For more information, visit:

• Mentor Link website 
• or phone: 01299 822 336.