Activate Mental Health Volunteer Coffee Catch Up (monthly series)

**Activate Mental Health Monthly Volunteer Coffee Catch Up: **

Activity: Self care plan (glitter, colour and creativity)

• First series of events to continue into 2026 as a regular monthly event hosted by my myself (Alisha Driscoll, Professional Mental Health Expert and Lived Experience Facilitator)

I have added those originally attending.

• safe space to check in with each other
• share “lesson’s learnt and “wins”
• gain education on keeping yourself well why volunteering
• formal education on mental health topics
• share ideas with each other
• create a community to support your volunteering with Activate Mental Health
• stay up to date with opportunities to grow your skill set
• ask for specificic topics to be adressed
• create a debrief buddies system
• learn about lived experience values, sharing your lived experience in a safe manner and intentional sharing
• grow as a Activate Mental Health Community and support past, present and future volunteers
• this space is for you
• activities that help protect against emotional distress
• learn about all services available in the community to seek help or provided guidance to seek help
• you have a chance to shape these monthly catchups to ensure they meet you’re needs and function as a supportive community