World Mental Health Day
Every October, we commemorate World Mental Health Day, shedding light on the importance of good mental health and how people can get mental health support with Open Door Charity.
Recently, Birkenhead has been deemed the most depressed constituency in the UK in 2026.
We know as a local mental health charity that we need to do better. That’s why we provide free mental health support to young people and adults across Wirral to give them the support they need. Here are some of the ways you can get mental health support with us:
Bazaar is a free CBT-inspired programme made by young people, for young people. From ages 14-35, you can get mental health support delivered by a mentor, who is there to guide and support you through the programme. We have seen a 44% reduction in anxiety symptoms with Bazaar members, and a 38% reduction in depression symptoms.
OOMOO is a wellbeing and mental health service for Children & Young People Looked After and those with a Special Guardianship Order, ages 10-18 living on Wirral. We have seen a 66% reduction in anxiety symptoms with OOMOO members, and a 65% reduction in depression symptoms.
Branch is an online mental wellbeing hub for children and young people in Wirral, from 0 all the way to 18 (and up to 25 with additional needs). It doesn’t deliver services directly – it’s more of a guide, helping people to find the best tools and local support. Every referral to Branch has been matched with an alliance partner, such as Open Door Charity, Action for Children, Kooth, Utopia, Koala NW and NHS Wirral MyMind. This is the best way for young people to get the immediate and appropriate support they need.
ZOOP is a collaboration between Open Door Charity, Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation and partners (RAWD, Happy Times, Resilient NW & Be Well Learning) to create an autism hub. ZOOP offers a range of wellbeing activities to anyone aged 18+ on the waiting list for an autism assessment, as well as those who have received a diagnosis or self-identify as autistic. We’ve supported over 150 members, with an average of a 24% increase in wellbeing scores.
