DVVA Mental Health Engagement

12/08/2025

Today we supported stakeholders to explore vision statements.

The vision statement is a key part of the next Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan for Dundee (from 2026- 2031).

If you would like to be involved in the creation of the next strategic plan- get in touch!

Well done to all the stakeholders today for their hard work and their big ‘visions’

29/07/2025

25/07/2025

Su***de Prevention Workshop – 5th August, University of Dundee

2-hour workshop at the university to share how we teach student mental health nurses to have open, compassionate conversations with people who may be feeling suicidal.
The session is led by two friendly members of university staff and is designed to be gentle and welcoming. Whether you have lived experience yourself, have supported someone else, or simply want to help improve how we talk about su***de, you’re warmly invited to join us.
We’ll be sharing what we currently do in our teaching and would love to hear your thoughts about what matters to you in these kinds of conversations. This is part of a wider effort to make sure our teaching reflects what people find helpful in real life.
You don’t need any academic background to attend, just bring yourself. We know this is a sensitive topic, and there’s no pressure to speak or take part in any particular way. You're welcome to listen, share, or just be in the space.
Please email mhengagement@dvva.scot if you are interested in getting involved 😊

24/07/2025

University of Dundee – Social Work Conference- 3rd September 2025

On 3rd September a conference is taking place at Dundee University for Social Work Practice Educators. These are the people who support and assess student social workers with their learning in the workplace and community.
We are looking for people and groups who have come into contact with social work to help deliver a workshop around what they need from a social worker, what worked or didn’t work for them, how this wish they had been treated, that sort of thing.
There will be an opportunity to attend on the day and / or record a video of your contribution.
This is a great chance to shape how social workers are trained and to share your experiences.
If you are interested in being involved – please email mhengagement@dvva.scot by Thursday August 7th.

17/07/2025

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06/07/2025

Hope Point 2nd Birthday! Hope Point, Dundee Wellbeing Support

We are excited to be planning an event to mark Hope Point’s two-year anniversary (yes, almost two years already!!).

We would love for you to join us at South Ward Road on the afternoon of Thursday 28th August 2025.

You can book your place via the Eventbrite Link below and flyer also attached which contains QR code for booking should you wish display or share further.
https://HopePoint2YearAnniversary.eventbrite.co.uk

Capacity of the building means spaces will be limited so get booking! We hope to see you there

Join us in acknowledging two years of supporting people in Dundee at Hope Point's anniversary event!

05/07/2025

Wellbeing Dundee Website

A new website is being developed called 'Wellbeing Dundee' which aims to support good wellbeing in Dundee. This work is led by Dundee Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategic Planning Group which includes Dundee City Council, NHS Tayside and the voluntary sector.
We need your feedback about what you would like to see on the website.
Please complete the following very short survey (5-10 minutes) to tell us what is important to you.

https://bit.ly/DundeeWellbeingWebsiteSurvey

Thanks very much for your help

04/07/2025

Dundee Peer Support Information – flyers attached

After a successful re-launch of the peer supporters’ network, there are new developments happening in Peer Support in Dundee, including a peer supporters coffee morning once a month at DVVA. Signing up to the peer supporters network through the attached poster will allow you to be kept up to date of future events/training opportunities regarding peer support in Dundee.

For further information, please contact
Paulbyrne@dvva.scot

04/07/2025

Feeling Strong x Ocean Youth Trust Opportunity! Feeling Strong

After the success of last year’s trip we are running the ‘Set Your Sails’ project with Ocean Youth Trust again in 2025! If you have any young people interested in sailing or who you think would benefit from this free 5 day trip please email me! I’ve popped the full description below:

🛥️“Set Your Sails” is a free 5-day sailing expedition happening this October 6th to 10th (1st week of the Dundee School holidays). Open to anyone aged 14 to 18, this is a unique chance to get hands-on experience sailing a boat with trained professionals in the field. Working together as a team, you will be sailing the Scottish seas and participating in a wide range of rewarding activities involved with running a boat while seeing Scotland from a completely different perspective!

Spaces are incredibly limited, so if you're interested please email me as soon as possible! You will be added to a ‘pre-sale’ list and an Eventbrite link will be sent out to lock your space in.
Please note that emailing back does not guarantee you a space, it is simply so we can keep you in the loop about tickets being released alongside any other relevant information.

Sign ups will be on a first come first served basis via Eventbrite, with priority given to those who have not been able to attend previously.

If you have any questions please feel free to email me!

Louise Lumsden
louise.lumsden@feelingstrong.co.uk

04/07/2025

This month saw 19 individuals come along and take part in Survivors of Bereavement by Su***de (SOBS) Dundee, with one of the volunteers making these delicious cakes!

The groups run on the last Wednesday of every month, in Dundee Rep Theatre, from 6.30pm- 8.30pm.

This group is an opportunity to take part in peer support, listen to others, share your story and be with others who understand.

03/07/2025

LGBT Youth Scotland lgbtys

As part of our 'Pride and Places' project, a group of amazing LGBTQ+ young people are making a difference: speaking directly to their peers through a research project to find out how much they know about their human right to housing.

We need your help to make sure that they can hear from as many young people as possible.

We are asking you to share this with all the LGBTQ+ young people you know who are aged 16-25 and live in Scotland. By helping us to understand the challenge, we can all be part of building a Scotland where LGBTQ+ young people aren't just surviving - they are thriving.

Here is a direct link to the survey in case there’s any issues with the QR code - https://forms.office.com/e/rrP0uUfcbK