Mental Wellbeing Support

HI Friends offers a range of different initiatives to develop awareness and support local residents of any age who need help with their mental wellbeing. These include work in the local schools as well as other regular activities for those who would benefit.

“We are passionate about breaking down the stigmas that still exist around mental health and wellbeing, and strives to make Histon & Impington a mental wellbeing friendly community.” 

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Sophie Howell, Mental Wellbeing Services Coordinator

Mobile: 07922 083991 Sophie@hifriends.org.uk

Sophie joined the HI Friends team in 2020. A qualified social worker and counsellor, she has supported people of all ages to promote mental wellbeing.

She’s worked in mental health charities and delivers wellbeing programmes and workshops at IVC and Brook and Park Primary Schools. Being from Histon and Impington, the community’s wellbeing is especially close to her heart.

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Liz Armstrong, SEND Support Group Leader

Liz@hifriends.org.uk

Liz provides support for parents and carers of children with with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and additional needs.

She runs a monthly SEND support group called Coffee & Connect that takes place at the Kay Hitch Way Community Centre.

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Jeremy Hyde, Mental Wellbeing Worker

Jeremy@hifriends.org.uk

Jeremy provides support and signposting for those struggling with their mental wellbeing.

Jeremy also started and runs the men’s wellbeing group Roots & Branches that takes place in the community orchard.

Please contact us if you have ideas or suggestions of initiatives that the community might benefit from.