We are pleased to announce we have secured a small pot of funding through the Regional Integrated Fund for Dementia Small Grant Scheme 2025–26 to pilot a Dementia Hub at the Calfaria Wellbeing and Wellness Hub in Treorchy.
The pilot will run before the end of March 2026 and will replicate MHM Wales’ established dementia hub model currently operating in Bridgend. This pilot will provide structured, dementia-friendly community sessions designed to reduce loneliness and isolation, promote wellbeing, and support people living with dementia and their unpaid carers to maintain independence.
The sessions will offer:
- Social connection in a safe, welcoming environment
- Light structured wellbeing activities
- Creative and reminiscence-based engagement
- Peer support opportunities for carers
- Information and signposting to local services
The Dementia Hub will be held at our Calfaria Wellbeing and Wellness Hub, Old Calfaria Surgery, 6 Regent Street, Treorchy, CF42 6PR (what3words: galaxy.salads.stored), which provides a central and accessible community space for the pilot.
Richard Jones CEO at Mental Health Matters Wales, said:
“We know from our engagement with local partners and families that there is clear demand for accessible dementia support in Treorchy. This pilot allows us to test local need, build momentum and gather evidence to support longer-term provision within the community.”
Mental Health Matters Wales would like to sincerely thank the Regional Integrated Fund for Dementia partnership, delivered locally through Interlink RCT, VAMT and BAVO, for their support in enabling this pilot. This funding allows community organisations to respond directly to identified local need and strengthen preventative, person-centred provision.
The organisation already has a Dementia Singalong session this Saturday the 14th of February 2026, helping to build early engagement as the pilot begins.
The project forms part of MHM Wales’ wider commitment to strengthening dementia pathways across the communities it serves, working alongside partners to ensure local, person-centred and preventative support is available close to home.
Further details on confirmed session days and times will be published shortly.
For more information about the Dementia Hub pilot or other services delivered by Mental Health Matters Wales, please contact:
📧 treorci@mhmwales.org
📧 info@mhmwales.org
📞 0300 102 4970
🌐 www.mhmwales.org.uk
Welcome to Our New Office & Wellbeing Centre Webpage for our building in Regent Street Treorchy.
The Treorchy Wellbeing Hub provides Warm Spaces, mental health and wellbeing groups in Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taf, including ADHD peer support, men’s wellbeing sessions and carers’ support. All activities are free, welcoming and open to local people.
A community space for connection, wellbeing and support
Mental Health Matters Wales is developing the Treorchy Wellbeing Hub at the former Old Calfaria Surgery, 6 Regent Street, Treorchy (CF42 6TR). The hub is a warm, accessible community space where people can connect, take part in supportive activities, and access early help for their mental health and wellbeing.
The hub forms part of our wider commitment to place-based, preventative support across Rhondda Cynon Taf, building on over 40 years of experience delivering independent advocacy and community mental health services in Wales.
What’s on at the Treorchy Wellbeing Hub
All sessions are free to attend. You do not need a referral. You can simply turn up.
Weekly wellbeing and support groups in Treorchy
Men’s Wellbeing Group (Treorchy)
Every Friday, 10.00am–12.00pm
An informal group for adult men to talk, connect and focus on wellbeing.
Sessions are conversation-led and designed to reduce isolation and encourage peer support.
Some sessions will feature guest speakers with lived experience. Dates and times are to be confirmed – please keep an eye on our social media channels for updates.
All groups are facilitated by Mental Health Matters Wales staff or trusted partners, with a focus on safety, respect and inclusion.
ADHD Peer Support Group (Treorchy)
Every Monday, 10.00am–12.00pm
A relaxed, peer-led space for adults with ADHD (diagnosed, awaiting assessment, or self-identified). The group offers practical discussion, shared experiences and mutual support in a non-judgemental environment.
From time to time, the group will include guest speakers with lived experience. Dates and times will be confirmed – please keep an eye on our social media channels for updates.
Men’s Wellbeing Group (Treorchy)
Every Friday, 10.00am–12.00pm
An informal group for adult men to talk, connect and focus on wellbeing.
Sessions are conversation-led and designed to reduce isolation and encourage peer support.
Some sessions will feature guest speakers with lived experience. Dates and times are to be confirmed – please keep an eye on our social media channels for updates.
All groups are facilitated by Mental Health Matters Wales staff or trusted partners, with a focus on safety, respect and inclusion.
EFRO / EFOSS Carers Connect Group – Dementia Carers (Treorchy)
Every Wednesday, 10.30am–12.00pm
A 10-week carers’ support group for people caring for someone living with dementia, delivered in partnership with EFRO. The group provides space to share experiences, practical tips and coping strategies.
Some sessions include guest speakers covering topics such as nutrition, mindfulness, communication changes, loss and grief.
A parallel activity group runs at the same time in a separate room for the person being cared for, enabling carers to attend with confidence.
Warm Spaces and funding support
The Treorchy Wellbeing Hub groups are delivered as Warm Spaces, providing a safe, welcoming place to spend time, connect with others and stay warm during the winter months.
We would like to thank Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council for their financial support through Warm Spaces funding, which enables these groups to run and remain free and accessible to the local community.
Mental Health Matters Wales will continue to support the EFRO / EFOSS Carers Connect Group through Warm Spaces provision until the end of March, ensuring continuity of support for carers during this period.
Open Day – Time to Talk Day 2026
The Treorchy Wellbeing Hub will be officially opened on Friday 6 February 2026, to coincide with Time to Talk Day.
Time to Talk Day is a UK-wide initiative encouraging simple, everyday conversations about mental health. Our open day will give the local community the chance to:
- Visit the new wellbeing hub in Treorchy
- Meet staff and volunteers
- Learn about local mental health and wellbeing support
- Have a conversation over a cuppa in a friendly, relaxed space
Volunteer with us at our Warm Hubs
Volunteers play a vital role in making our Warm Hubs welcoming, safe and supportive spaces for local people.
We welcome volunteers who can offer their time to help with:
- Welcoming people into the hub and helping them feel at ease
- Supporting group sessions and activities
- Making refreshments and helping to create a warm, friendly atmosphere
- Signposting people to local support and services (with guidance and support)
No specialist qualifications are required. All volunteers receive appropriate induction, support and safeguarding guidance.
If you are interested in volunteering at the Treorchy Wellbeing Hub or other Mental Health Matters Wales Warm Hubs, please get in touch.
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