This Mental Health Awareness Week, we funded vital mental health support for people in Coventry and Warwickshire.
For the second year running, Taylor Wimpey Midlands donated £1,000 to Coventry and Warwickshire Mind for Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 to support its The Environment and Me (TEaM) service.
TEaM is an ecotherapy-based project delivered in partnership with Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, which aims to enhance mental health and wellbeing through outdoor activities such as planting, growing and harvesting, nature walks, and seasonal crafts.
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme was movement, with the aim of encouraging people to get active and exercise more or take part in outdoor activities.
Read on for more information about the mental health benefits of outdoor time and the outdoor spaces and facilities available at our Coventry and Warwickshire developments.
Coventry and Warwickshire Mind recommends starting small when it comes to spending more time outdoors when you’re unwell or feeling down; even small amounts of time outdoors can boost your mood and benefit your mental health.
We recognise the importance of being able to access nature close to home and try to integrate outdoor activities and green spaces into our developments where possible.
At our Upper Lighthorne development, Valiant Fields, residents are surrounded by the Warwickshire countryside and will be able to enjoy scenic views while walking, running or cycling on footpaths around lakes. There will also be allotments for the green-fingered to grow fresh fruit and vegetables, while its play parks and central public open space offer a place for parents to meet while their children play.
Our Hatton development, Union View, will not only feature a network of walking and cycling paths once completed, but it's also a short distance from Hatton Country World, which offers plenty of fun activities and a fantastic day out with the family. Registered homeowners of Union View are also eligible for a £600 cycle voucher which can be put towards a bike, safety bike equipment and accessories to further encourage residents to stay active and enjoy the countryside around them while also opting for a more sustainable mode of transport.
Featuring new areas of public open space for socialising and spending time outdoors, Cherrywood Gardens in Coventry is also just across the road from Holbrook's park. Residents can also benefit from easy access to local sports and community clubs for further socialising and fun activities - offering plenty of opportunities to stay active while also socialising with other Coventry residents.
If you feel you could benefit from more structured outdoor therapy, we recommend that you get in touch with your local Mind. People living in Coventry and Warwickshire can find out more about accessing local services here.
Useful contacts
Samaritans
A safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way about whatever's getting to you. You don't have to be suicidal. Call 116 123 at any time of the day or night for free.
Coventry and Warwickshire Mental Wellbeing Line provided by 'Wellbeing for Warwickshire' in Coventry and Warwickshire
The Coventry and Warwickshire Mental Wellbeing Line is for Coventry and Warwickshire residents.
If you are:
Feeling low, anxious, or stressed
Having a difficult time coping
And need to talk to someone in confidence to find the right service
Coventry and Warwickshire Mental Wellbeing Line provides:
Connection, advice, information and signposting to other services
24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year service
Call 0800 616171 to speak to one of our friendly and compassionate advisors.
Coventry Safe Haven
Out-of-hours mental health support to anyone aged 18+ in the Coventry area. Support is currently provided by telephone. Open Monday to Sunday 6-11pm
Telephone: 07921 876065 Email: coventryhaven.mhm@nhs.net
Warwickshire Safe Haven
Out of Hours mental health support for people aged 16+ across Warwickshire. Open: 6pm-11pm every day
Telephone: (024) 7771 4554 Mobile: (07970) 042270 Email: safehaven@cwmind.org.uk
