My Planet Health's new Mental Health Bench

A lovely afternoon for the unveiling of our very first mental health bench along the Wey Navigation at the New Inn, Send in Surrey 🌿

Thanks to Aspire Community Grants, Guildford Borough Council, for their generous funding, we’ve been able to get this initiative off the ground. The aim is to create a welcoming space where people can stop, breathe, reflect, and connect with nature — while also accessing support through QR codes engraved on the bench, linking directly to mental health and wellbeing resources.

It was also a great moment for some of our counsellors to relax together and enjoy the sunshine ☀️

We hope this is the first of many benches along the route connecting Woking to Guildford.

Jayne, Nicole, Penny, and Lee gather at the newly unveiled mental health bench, highlighting the importance of community support in a serene outdoor setting.

Supportive community bench with QR codes for accessing counseling services in Send Village, featuring helpful contact information for mental health resources.

,Opposite the mental health bench is a picturesque view of the River Wey, where canal boats are lined up along the tranquil waters.