UOK is teaming up with Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation to host a free football session on Monday 11 May. It is a relaxed, inclusive event for anyone who wants to get active, meet people, and find out more about local mental health and wellbeing support.
The session is all about having the chance to be around others, move a bit, and feel connected to your community. It is open to all, with no pressure and no prior experience needed.
The event marks the opening of Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 (11–17 May), which has the theme ‘Action’. You will also be able to find out about UOK and the range of mental health and wellbeing services available across Brighton and Hove.
Event details:
When: Monday 11 May, 10am–12.30pm
Where: Brighton Youth Centre Sports Hall
Free and open to all. No registration required.
Download and share our event poster to help spread the word in your network, workplace or community.
About Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week this year runs from 11 to 17 May 2026 and is organised by the Mental Health Foundation. This year’s theme is Action. The idea that while raising awareness matters, real change comes through taking steps, however small, to support mental health in our own lives and in the lives of those around us.
The campaign frames action at three levels: things you can do for yourself, for someone else, and for the wider community and society. The Mental Health Foundation’s position is that individual actions matter, but collective action is more powerful still. Mental Health Foundation
Throughout the week, there are ways to get involved beyond attending events. Wear it Green Day on Thursday 14 May is an opportunity to show visible support for mental health in schools, workplaces, and community settings. Free resources, posters, and social media assets are also available to download from the Mental Health Foundation website.
