Join us at RecoveryFest

Now in its fourth year, RecoveryFest is a unique opportunity for colleagues, students, partners, carers, people who use our services, and service providers to come together to celebrate and learn about the extensive mental health and wellbeing services available in our community.

This festival is designed to showcase the diverse support systems and resources aimed at helping people to manage their mental health effectively.

What to expect at RecoveryFest

RecoveryFest will feature a variety of stalls manned by teams and organisations dedicated to mental health and wellbeing. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the fantastic participants you can meet:

• Recovery College: Meet the creative team behind our Recovery College and learn about the courses designed to help manage mental health
• Richmond Fellowship: Discover the NHS Talking Therapies and Community Connections team
• Recollect2 Study: Learn about ongoing research and studies in mental health
• Managing Emotions Programme: Find out about programmes designed to help manage emotions effectively
• Service User Network (SUN): Connect with SUN and explore their support services
• PICT: Engage with the PICT team and their initiatives
• Sport in Mind: Understand the role of sports in mental health recovery
• Mental Health Integrated Community Services: Discover integrated community services for mental health
• Youth Counselling Service (18-25s): Learn about the dedicated services for young adults
• Catalyst: Explore Catalyst’s role in mental health support
• Surrey County Council's Public Health Team: Meet the team focused on public health initiatives
• Family Voice Surrey: Connect with Family Voice Surrey and their advocacy work
• Centre for Psychology: Engage with psychological services and support
• Family Information Service and Surrey Local Offer: Discover the roles of Community Connector and Community Link Officer
• Mary Frances Trust: Learn about their mental health support services
• Active Wellbeing - Surrey Sports Park (University of Surrey): Explore wellness initiatives through sports
• Dorking Minds: Engage with local mental health support services
• The Hive: Discover community-based support systems
• Action for Carers: Learn about support services for carers
• Oakleaf: Find out about Oakleaf and their mental health initiatives
• WithYou NHS Talking Therapies: Understand the services offered by WithYou
• Eikon: Discover support services for young people
• Lived Experience and Co-production Colleagues: Meet people with lived experience and find out how they contribute to co-production in mental health services.

Why attend?

RecoveryFest is more than just an event; it's a celebration of the resilience and strength of our community. It’s a chance to:

• Learn: Gain valuable insights into managing mental health through various programmes and services
• Connect: Meet like-minded individuals, service providers, and experts in the field of mental health
• Support: Show your support for mental health initiatives and the ongoing efforts to improve mental health services in our community.

Event Details

Date: Monday, 12 August 2024

Time: 2 - 4.30 pm

Location: Stoke Park, off Nightingale Road, Guildford, GU1 1ER

Everybody is welcome!