Written by Public Health
Month of Hope returns to Wigan Borough this September – and we want your support in spreading messages of hope far and wide.
Bridging World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 and World Mental Health Awareness Day on October 10, Month of Hope is a time where honest discussions about mental health are encouraged in order to reduce stigmas and inspire a community-wide effort to prevent suicide. Month of Hope is dedicated to spreading hope, connection, and resilience across our neighbourhoods.
Whether you’re a small coffee morning, a local club, or a larger-established group running regular activities — if you’re doing something that brings hope, joy, or support to your community, we’d love for you to be part of the Month of Hope. And we don’t want you to change a thing — what you already do is your magic. We simply invite you to showcase your work and help spread a little more hope across Wigan Borough.
💛 What You’ll Receive*
If you are interested in getting involved, we’ll send you a free resource pack to support your community’s mental health and wellbeing. It includes:
- 🌟 Here To Help Z Cards – handy guides packed with useful information and support contacts.
- 🌸 Flowers of Hope– handcrafted flowers (and a few other creative surprises!) for you to place in unusual and unexpected spots around your community, sparking joy and connection, and information on support.
- 💌 Hub of Hope materials – Hub of Hope is the UK’s largest mental health support directory. Whether you want to find a service to help you feel better or you want to support someone who is struggling, we can help.
We hope these resources help you continue the amazing work you’re already doing — and bring even more hope to those around you.
📣 Share Your Story
We’d love for you to share your amazing work with the rest of the borough! Use the hashtag #MonthofHope in your social media posts so we can celebrate your impact and show the strength of our community spirit.
Together, we can show just how powerful hope, kindness, and connection can be — and inspire even more people to get involved.
📬 Get Involved
If you’d like to take part and receive your free resource pack, just get in touch — we can’t wait to hear from you!
Contact: [email protected]