Together for good mental health – Mental Health Awareness Week 2025

Published 1 May 2025

Mental Health Awareness Week is the UK’s biggest opportunity to come together and shine a light on the importance of looking after our mental health. Taking place from 12 to 18 May 2025, this year’s theme is “Community”, and the campaign message is “Together for good mental health.

At Making Space, we know how vital community is, especially for the people we support. Whether someone is living with a mental health condition, learning disability, dementia, or age-related concerns, or caring for a loved one who is, community can be life-changing.

A positive, caring community can provide belonging, stability, emotional support, and purpose, all of which are essential for mental wellbeing. That’s why, across our supported housing, dementia services, day centres and carer hubs, we’re proud to create safe and inclusive spaces where people feel connected, valued and never alone.

Making Space Lead People & Culture Partner, Hester Pownall, said:

At Making Space, we know that mental health and wellbeing are just as important as physical health, and that small, meaningful actions can make a big difference. For Mental Health Awareness Week, to help build our communities, we’ll be encouraging all our colleagues to take part in small acts of kindness, whether it’s a kind word, a thoughtful gesture, or simply checking in with someone. Together, these moments help build a more compassionate and connected workplace where everyone feels supported.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re celebrating the strength of community and how coming together can improve all of our mental health, now and for the future.

Find out more about why being part of a community is vital for our mental health and wellbeing here. 

Follow Mental Health Awareness Week using #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and #ThisIsMyCommunity to discover how community supports good mental health, explore ideas for building mentally healthy communities, and be inspired by stories from across the UK.

Taking care of mental health

We’re using today to remind everyone how important it is to look after your mental health and the importance of reaching out if you’re struggling.

If you are feeling suicidal, concerned about your mental health or you’re concerned about someone, you can access support from a range of mental health helplines, with trained people ready to listen:

• Samaritans: Call 24/7 on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org.
• Mind support line: Call 0300 102 1234, 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).
• National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: Call 0800 689 5652, 6pm-midnight every day, if you have suicidal thoughts.
• Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): Call 0800 58 58 58, 5pm-midnight everyday if you are affected by suicidal thoughts.
• Papyrus HOPELINEUK: For those under 35 struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling. Call 0800 068 4141 24/7, email pat@papyrus-uk.org or text 07786 209 697.
• SANEline: Call 0300 304 7000, 4.30-10pm every day.
• Shout: If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, you could text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.
• Switchboard: If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, call 0300 330 0630, 10am–10pm every day, email chris@switchboard.lgbt  or use their webchat service. Phone operators all identify as LGBT+.

NHS:

• Call your GP – ask for an emergency appointment
• Call NHS 111 out of hours – they will help you find the support and help you need
• Contact your mental health crisis team – if you have one
• Read NHS advice if you’re having suicidal thoughts 

Finding support in your local area:

If you're looking for mental health support near you, your local authority website is a great place to start. It will often list local services, community groups, and resources tailored to your area.

You can also visit Hub of Hope — a nationwide mental health support directory that helps you find nearby services based on your postcode. It’s quick, easy to use, and completely free.

You can also find out more on accessing mental health support on the Mind and the Mental Health Foundation websites.