Renew Ainon

We’re pleased to let you know that Jaye from Citizens Advice is with us today, a week earlier than expected.

Jaye will be here until 4pm, so please do pop in if you have any worries or questions. There’s no queue so you could speak to Jaye straight away.

She is free to speak to and available for a private chat in the side room during Renew and Foodbank today until 4pm.

Jaye will be with us every Wednesday from 10am -4pm. Citizens Advice Cardiff & Vale

We are so excited to announce that we will be hosting a Citizens advice hub at Ainon church during Renew café every Wednesday from 10am launching on Wednesday 27th May.
Renew café offer a safe haven providing arts, crafts, woodworking, jigsaws, friendly faces and listening ears alongside tea, coffee and cake.
Everyone is welcome to join in with any activities or just enjoy a cuppa and cake while you wait to see the citizen advice advisor. The advisor will be situated in a side room for privacy and confidentiality.
If you have any questions please get in touch.😊

As it’s Mental Health Awareness Week, we want to highlight men’s mental health in particular.

Did you know that men are significantly less likely to survive mental health crises? Many struggle in silence and are less likely to seek support , which is why conversations and safe spaces matter so much.

Brawd is one organisation making a real difference. They organise groups and activities primarily for men, creating opportunities to connect, talk, and support wellbeing together.

They offer walk-in sessions in and around Cardiff. For more information, please visit:
www.brawd.org.uk

Remember — reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. 💙

Brawd – You Are Not Alone We are Brawd. A compassionate group of people with one common interest. To help and support men’s wellbeing through positive engagement.

Mental Health Awareness Week

This video clip reminds us of something important , we don’t always see the battles people are fighting.

The loudest laugh, the biggest smile, the person who seems “fine”… may be carrying more than we realise.

Too many men (and ladies) struggle in silence because they feel they have to stay strong, keep going, or not burden others.

It’s okay to not be okay.

Check in with your mates. Send the message. Make the call. Sit beside someone and really listen.

One conversation can change ... or even save a life.

If you’re struggling, please reach out. You don’t have to face things alone. Talking is strength, not weakness. 💙

Norwich City Football Club 97K likes, 2.2K comments. "Check in on those around you | 💛💚 "

It's Mental Health Awareness Week 💚

Remember, it's okay not to be okay.

If you're struggling, please don't face it alone. Reach out to a friend, neighbour, family member, or contact one of the support organisations available to you.

People care, and help is there when you need it. These services would always rather you reach out than suffer in silence.

You matter. You are not alone. 💚

Today is the start of Mental Health Awareness Week. We’re shouting loudly that great mental health care isn't just clinical, it's human. It’s the kind voice at the end of the phone when you’re worried about rent and too unwell to work. It’s the adviser who listens actively, rather than waiting for their turn to speak. And it's you reminding friends and loved ones that these contact details can save lives. Please share 💙

As its Mental Health Awareness week we are sharing useful local information.
Stress is a huge factor in affecting your wellbeing and we have just heard about
The Stress Control course, offered by the Primary Mental Health Support Service for Cardiff and the Vale.

It's a free 6-week program designed to provide effective stress management tools. The course is open access. No need to register. Miss a session? That’s ok, you can catch up by attending another stress control course or just the specific session you missed. The course runs weekly for 6 weeks. Each session is 2 hours which includes a short break. Click link for more information.

Stress control - Stepiau Stepiau - mental health and wellbeing. FREE MENTAL HEALTH ADVICE FOR ALL Stepiau is a service developed by the Primary Mental Health Support Service (PMHSS) for Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

It's Mental Health Awareness week 11th -17th May and we will try to share lots of information.
For those who aren't aware, Renew Ainon are one of many spaces set up around the UK.
We all offer a safe space where all are welcome, where people can improve their wellbeing through friendship, calm activities and support without pressure or stigma.
We meet on a Wednesday morning from 10am-12pm in Ainon church hall so pop along and join in with the activities on offer or just sit quietly in our prayer meditation room.

We have a hat found after our well-being walk on Wednesday.
Anyone know who it belongs to?
Andy has kept it safe. Let us know if it’s yours . 😊