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Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm

BAND

BAND is a Bolton based community adult mental health project. We are a Family Action project

09/03/2026

Starting tomorrow!

Our free, four week, personal development course.

Open to anyone who would like to attend. Places are limited so please ring today to book your place.

08/03/2026

🌸 Happy International Women’s Day from BAND! 🌸

Today, we celebrate the incredible women who make our community stronger. 💪

From our amazing female staff members, including our dedicated Service Manager, to the inspiring women we support as service users. We are proud to uplift and support each other every day. In our workplace, equality and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do, and we appreciate the supportive, empowering environment that our male colleagues help foster alongside us. 🤝

A special mention to our Women’s Group, which meets every Wednesday. A space where all service users who identify as women can come together, share, and support one another in their journey toward better mental health. 💚

Let’s continue to celebrate, empower, and support women everywhere. Today and every day. 🌍

06/03/2026

🥁 Drum roll please… People of Facebook! We bring you… Spring! 🌱☀️

Come and join us at the Greenhouse Project for some sunshine, fresh air and the satisfaction of a job well done as we welcome the new season.

Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time popping by, everyone is welcome. Let’s enjoy the brighter days together. 🌼🌿

05/03/2026

Friday Afternoons = Play-Making Magic! 🎭

Our Friday afternoons have been all about creating our very own play and the ideas are flowing!

We’ve started exploring the script, finalising our main characters, and shaping the opening narrative along with the first and second scenes.

Expect plenty of twists and turns… and lots of laughs along the way! 😂🎬

Come and join us! This afternoon we’ll be planning even more scenes and developing what the script should include. It’s been so much fun imagining everything together and bringing in ideas from everyone. Teamwork at its best!

We’re even thinking about holding the performance at The Greenhouse on the decking in the summer 🌿☀️

Watch this space… it’s going to be brilliant! 🎟️

04/03/2026

Starting next week!

Our free, four week, personal development course.

Open to anyone who would like to attend. Places are limited so please ring to book your place.

03/03/2026

Football is more than just a game it’s a lifeline. ⚽

Being part of a team gives you a purpose, routine, and a place where you belong. It can boost your mood, reduce stress, and remind you that you’re never facing things alone.

We’re proud to be part of Bolton F.C. It’s about community, support, and showing up for each other every single week.

A huge thank you to the team for a great game last week. The effort, teamwork, and positive energy on display were brilliant. Everyone gave it their all, and it showed. 👏

If you’ve been thinking about getting involved, this is your sign. Whether you want to get fitter, meet new people, or simply clear your head, we’d love to welcome you. There’s a place for everyone here.

Come join us at Bolton FC for the football, for the friendships, and for your mental wellbeing. 💚

02/03/2026

Creative Wednesday – Self-Soothe Boxes ✨📦

Last Wednesday we got creative making our very own self-soothe boxes. We began by watching a short video for inspiration, then got stuck into decorating our shoe boxes. It was a bit of a learning curve figuring out the best way to wrap them, but we worked it out together! 😊

Everyone received an information sheet explaining what a self-soothe box can be used for, along with ideas for engaging each of the senses.

To build on our creativity, the group are researching ideas for creative writing ready for this Wednesdays session.

Such thoughtful and imaginative work from everyone. Well done 👏

01/03/2026

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026

As the week comes to a close, thank you for helping raise awareness and challenge stigma. Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions, and recovery is possible with the right support.

Let’s continue to listen, support, and create safe spaces for those who need help.

27/02/2026

🚨 Join Our SUMMIT Panel! 🚨

📅 Date: Thursday 9th April
🕐 Time: 1pm - 3pm
📍 Location: BAND, YMCA Building

We are inviting service users who attend our groups and those who work with our outreach team to join us for an important opportunity to have your voice heard.

The SUMMIT panel will allow you to represent yourself and other service users, helping to ensure our service is truly representative of your needs.

Your input is crucial to shaping a service that works for you. We’re here to meet your needs and make sure your experiences guide the direction of our support.

Come along, share your thoughts, and help us improve the service for everyone! ✨

We look forward to seeing you there!

26/02/2026

What a powerful way to start a Friday morning!

Friday morning’s wellbeing group was a really interactive and engaging session. There were lots of useful tips shared on how to recognise and manage anxiety, along with open and supportive discussions throughout.

It was great to hear such positive feedback afterwards, with many people saying how much they got out of it. Marie did a brilliant job leading the session – well done! 👏

Join us tomorrow for another fantastic Friday!

25/02/2026

Huge congratulations to our quiz winner, Connor! 🏆

Thanks to everyone who joined in! Great laughs, friendly competition, and a brilliant atmosphere all around. Connor came out on top this time… but who’s taking the crown next? 👀

Join us at our next session for more fun, quizzes, and good company!

24/02/2026

Did we mention 🤔

Our painting "Brush with the town hall" is in the Bolton Open Art Exhibition!

Head to Bolton Library and Museum and see it for yourself. If you love it as much as we do please vote for us in the visitors choice award. 💚

Address

YMCA, 125 Deansgate
Bolton
BL11HA

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 4:30pm

Website

https://family-action.org.uk/services/band-mental-health-support/

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