Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health

05/12/2025

Monthly Mindful Wellbeing Sessions!

1.30pm-3pm Greenaway Wellbeing Hub.

Next sessions: December 9th. Feel free to Drop In!

A Mindful approach to supporting our wellbeing and mental health. Each session includes information, practical exercises and a chance to come together.

05/12/2025

When anxiety, worry and fear visit us during the winter months we can become locked in the room of thought, unable to be present, to notice or feel our present moment experiences....

We can become stuck in a cycle of future projection or past rumination, both of which can cause our bodies to respond with uncomfortable feelings...

Connecting to our sesses is one of the fastest and most helpful ways to take ourselves out of the room of thought and into the hear and now..

We can do this anytime anywhere...

There is no right or wrong way... just noticing what you are sensing is all that is required....

Sight...
Taste...
Touch...
Smell...
Sound...

How many can you connect to today to support your wellbeing during this season? :)

05/12/2025

Weekly sessions of Chair Yoga. 1.30-2.30pm Greenaway Wellbeing Hub. Wednesday December 10th.

Looking for a gentle way to move your body through the colder months?

Come and join us for Chair Yoga to support your body & mind!

Sessions are FREE!! however BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL......Contact:

sarahlowe@dfmh.co.uk to book your place

05/12/2025

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Our Wonderful Volunteers! 🌟

We’d like to take a moment to recognise the incredible volunteers who support Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health.
Your time, kindness and dedication mean the world to us and to the people we support across Derbyshire.

From offering a listening ear, to helping at groups, events, and everything in between — you make our community stronger, safer and more connected.

💚 Thank you for all that you do. We truly couldn’t do this without you.

If you’re a volunteer reading this — please know how appreciated you are.
If you’ve been supported by one of our volunteers, feel free to share a message of thanks below 👇

05/12/2025

We’re delighted to say that the Derbyshire Federation of Mental Health (DFMH) will be taking part in the Christmas Tree Festival & Christmas Fair at Christ Church Stonegravels in Chesterfield this year! 🎄 We can’t wait to showcase the incredible work our services have done across Derbyshire to support mental health and wellbeing. 🧠

📅 Date: Saturday 6th December, 10am-3pm

📍 Location: Christ Church Stonegravels, 91 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 7JH

Whether you’re popping in for some festive cheer or looking to learn more about local services in and around Derbyshire, we’d love to see you there! 🧡

24/11/2025

DFMH is governed by a Board of Trustees and we currently have vacancies for two new members.

We are looking for people who have the skills and experience to advise the officers and other Trustees at a strategic level; in particular we are looking for people with a financial background or experience in marketing or fundraising.

More information is a vailable at www.dfmh.co.uk

20/11/2025

Can you, or do you know anyone who could help us please??

📣 We’re Looking for a Temporary Safe Space in Buxton!

Our Buxton office is having a much needed refurb during December–January, and we want to make sure our support for young adults continues without interruption.

We’re looking for a local, safe, private space in Buxton where our team can hold 1-to-1 sessions for approximately 2–4 weeks.

If you have a suitable room or know someone who might be able to help, please get in touch — your support can make a huge difference to the young people we work with. 💚

📩 Message us directly or email us at mainoffice@dfmh.co.uk

Thank you for supporting mental health in our community. 💙

20/11/2025

13/11/2025

💛 Happy Kindness Day!

Today we’re celebrating the small acts of kindness that make a big difference. A smile, a check-in message, a cup of tea shared — these moments matter.

At Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health, we see every day how kindness can lift someone’s mood, spark connection, and remind us we’re not alone.

Let’s keep spreading it — today and every day.

07/11/2025

A massive thank you to everyone involved in our AGM yesterday!

Will Garvey Trust Foundation

07/11/2025

Monthly Mindful Wellbeing Sessions!

1.30pm-3pm Greenaway Wellbeing Hub.

Next sessions: November 18th and December 9th. Feel free to Drop In!

A Mindful approach to supporting our wellbeing and mental health. Each session includes information, practical exercises and a chance to come together.