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Mental Health Food Week 2024

Hey, what’s cooking?

Join Mind HK’s Mental Health Food Week, from 4th to 20th October 2024, and help make the mental health of Hong Kongers better today.

Food Week is all about bringing together the Food & Beverage industry and raising awareness of mental health, while raising funds to improve mental health care in our city.

 

Dine at our participating F&B establishments

Visit our participating Food Week establishments and enjoy a lovely meal, pastry, or beverage with your friends and family to support mental health in Hong Kong!

Check out our list of participating organisations below, and don’t forget to add them to your Google Maps!

Bid in our Silent Auction or play our Raffle

We’ve got more than 100 fantastic prizes on offer, including exclusive experiences with Olympic swimmer Yvette Kong, a staycation at The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong and unique artwork by British artist Eleanor McColl.

How to get your raffle tickets

1. Visit our online platform here.

2. Choose the quantity you wish to purchase

3. Complete the system requirements: Register or log in to your account

4. Proceed with payment until you receive an email with your tickets and invoice

5. The raffle will be drawn, at which point, you will be notified if you’ve won a prize

6. Raffle results will be published on 29 October, 2024 in The Standard and Sing Tao Daily

7. You can share your raffle ticket on social media and tag Mind HK (Instagram: @mindhongkong / Facebook: @HongKongMind)

 

Big thanks to our Food Week Partners listed below for their generous donations of raffle prizes

Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel: 1 night staycation package for 2 at the Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel, including 1 breakfast, 1 dinner buffet, and 1 baking class (valued at HK$6,102)

The Mixing Bowl: 1 cash voucher to be used on any baking classes (valued at HK$5,000)

Cruise: 1 voucher for 4 to dine at the Weekday Dinner Buffet at The Farmhouse (valued at HK$3,322)

FEAST: 4 semi-dinner buffet vouchers at FEAST (valued at HK$2,752)

Roganic: 1 tasting menu for 2 (valued at HK$2,360)

Drawing Room Concepts: 1 cash voucher to dine at Apinara Thai Cuisine & Bar (3 quota, valued at HK$2,000 each)

Savour Cinema: 1 pair of tickets to a Savour Cinema viewing & dining event (valued at HK$2,000)

Relish: 1 Relish picnic basket for 4 (valued at HK$1,920)

Feuille: 1 lunch set voucher for 2 (valued at $1,597.20)

Groundswell HK: 1 pair of Surf & Dine tickets (2 quota, valued at HK$1,500 each)

Nine One: 1 tasting menu for 2 (valued at HK$1,388)

Whey: 1 lunch set voucher for 2 (valued at HK$1,377.20)

Hansik Goo: 1 lunch set voucher for 2 (valued at HK$1,377.20 )

Paper & Tea, Conspiracy Chocolate: 1 Tea & Chocolate Pairing workshop for 2 (valued at HK$1,360)

BYJ: 1 pair of tickets to a special mental health themed cake making class (5 quota, valued at HK$1,000 each)

Ying Jee Club: 1 cash voucher to dine at  the Ying Jee Club (valued at HK$1,000)

The Hideout: 1 Art Escape workshop for 2 (valued at HK$980)

JEE: 1 lunch set voucher for 2 (valued at HK$937.2 )

Pekoe & Petals: 1 Tea Tasting & Brewing workshop for 2 (valued at HK$840)

Mealthy: 1 gift card for a 4-meal plan (2 quota, valued at HK$575 each)

Testina: 1 cash dining voucher for Testina (valued at HK$500)

NOSH: 1 exclusive gift hamper prepared by NOSH  (valued at HK$500)

Five Guys: 1 gift card to dine at Five Guys (25 quota, valued at HK$400 each)

La Creperie, Bistro Breton: 1 voucher to dine at La Creperie, Bistro Breton (2 quota, valued at HK$300 each)

Taboocha: 1 set of 6 Kombucha bottles (7 quota, valued at HK$228)

Fisholic: 5 vouchers for Fisholic (20 quota, valued at HK$100 each)

Fittery: 1 e-gift card for Fittery (20 quota, valued at HK$50 each)

 

How to bid in the action

1. Visit our online platform: Available in October

2. Explore the items that interest you

3. Enter your bid and confirm your participation in the auction

4. Successful bidders will be notified through email

5. Share on social media and tag Mind HK (Instagram: @mindhongkong / Facebook: @HongKongMind)

Auction Items

British artist Eleanor McColl: 1 special, one-off painting

The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong: 1 staycation package for 2 guests, including 1 breakfast buffet, 1 dinner, and 1 yoga meditation workshop

Former Olympic swimmer and Mind HK Board Member Yvette Kong: 1 swimming workshop and ice-cream tasting

Former Olympic swimmer and Mind HK Board Member Yvette Kong: 1 private dinner 

 

We have partnered with 50+ organisations all over the city


Thank you to all participating F&B organisations!

Our Mental Health Food Week

Our annual initiative, Mind HK Mental Health Food Week, strives to collaborate with Hong Kong’s vibrant food and beverage sectors to encourage individuals to talk about mental health, promote mental health awareness through food, and fundraise for Mind HK to ensure no one in Hong Kong has to face a mental health problem alone.

 

 

Mind Mental Health Hong Kong (Mind HK) is a registered charitable institution under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (91/16471). All funds raised during Mental Health Food Week 2024 will go to supporting its vision of ensuring that no one in Hong Kong has to face a mental health problem alone.

 

 

What is iACT Service?

Improving Access to Community Therapies (iACT®) is one of the services from Mind HK. Trained Wellbeing Practitioners will offer initial assessment and early intervention for people dealing with mild to moderate symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other emotional difficulties.

 

The service includes 6-8 sessions of low-intensity psychological support, the flexibility of the service allows individuals to receive free and timely support when needed.

If you’re aged between 18 – 65 and are facing some emotional challenges, we would like to invite you to take an online assessment for us to gain a better understanding of your current emotional struggle.

 

If you’re eligible, we’ll get you connected with a Wellbeing Practitioner within two weeks to sort out the next steps.

The service runs for about 3 months and includes 6-8 support sessions, tailored to your needs.

 

We encourage you to attend all sessions and actively practice the tips and exercises provided by your Wellbeing Practitioner.

We take your privacy seriously. Your chats with the Wellbeing Practitioner are confidential.

 

We won’t share any of your info unless you’ve provided consent or if there are risks detected.

This programme isn’t suitable for people facing emergencies, major setbacks, or those diagnosed with serious or complex mental health conditions.

 

If you’re having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, this programme might not meet your needs, so please seek help right away. You can check out Mind HK’s “Find Help Now” page for immediate information and services.

Most of our Wellbeing Practitioners have backgrounds in psychology or counselling and are passionate about mental health. They’ve gone through about 140 hours of intensive training and completed at least 120 hours of supervised clinical practice over 9 months to ensure the quality of service.

 

They’re trained by accredited local experts in the mental health field, including clinical psychologists, counselling psychologists, counsellors, and psychiatrists. Plus, we regularly check how effective our services are. All service outputs and performances are subject to consistent monitoring.

Who is suitable for participating in this programme?

This programme welcomes anyone between the ages of 18 and 65 who may be feeling lost or facing emotional difficulties. Please note that this programme is not suitable for individuals diagnosed with severe or complex mental health conditions.

This programme is not suitable for individuals diagnosed with severe or complex mental health conditions, but suitable for those who experience mild to severe moderate anxiety, mild to moderate depression, or other emotional challenges. If you are currently experiencing a major setback or even having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please visit the “Find Help Now” page on our Mind HK’s website for immediate information and services.

After signing up, our Wellbeing Practitioner will contact you within two weeks to schedule a convenient time for a 45-minute conversation, either via video or phone call, according to your preference. During the conversation, the Wellbeing Practitioner will understand your current situation and help you gain a better understanding of your emotional state based on the questionnaire you filled out during application. Additionally, they will provide recommendations for appropriate community resources based on your needs, helping you take an important first step in taking care of your mental health.

Although the intervention procedure is mostly standardised, Wellbeing Practitioners will work flexibly with clients to address individual presenting problems and unique characteristics.

Our Wellbeing Practitioners are trained to support people who experience mild to moderate mental health difficulties primarily. This programme is not suitable for the situations mentioned above. If you are currently experiencing a major setback or even having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please visit the “Find Help Now” page on our Mind HK’s website for immediate information and services.

Your conversations with the Wellbeing Practitioner are absolutely confidential. Any information about you will not be shared with anyone without your consent unless you or others are at immediate risk or the Wellbeing Practitioner has reason to believe that you may be in imminent danger.
Supervisors will monitor trainees’ development throughout the placement to ensure that they are meeting the required level of competency to pass the training course at the end of the placement.

Yes, it is necessary to book an appointment in advance by filling out the form. Additionally, you can select one of the five stores yourself. We will allocate clients to different Wellbeing Practitioners based on their chosen location.

Before having the conversation, we will ask you to fill out a basic questionnaire for preliminary screening assessment. This screening process aims to ensure that the training received by the Wellbeing Practitioners is sufficient to meet the needs of the individuals receiving the service. If it is determined after the screening assessment that the service is not suitable for you, Mind HK will provide alternative recommendations to ensure your safety and support.

For adults who are suitable for this service, all Wellbeing Practitioners have received training on how to identify and respond to safety and risk issues. If you have any concerns about the support process, the Wellbeing Practitioners have appropriate measures in place and will develop response plans based on the urgency of the situation. They can also access support from clinical practitioners from Mind HK or participating organisations.

What private training does Mind HK provide?

Mind HK provides 4 themes of mental health training, including: Supporting Self, Supporting Others, Family Wellbeing and DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion).

 

Check out the brochure here for more information.

Mind HK provides a wide range of standardised mental health training, which can be tailored to different circumstances. Chat with our team to explore more

Our trainers come from a diverse, accredited pool of clinically experienced professionals. Check out our trainers’ biographies here.

Yes, the Mental Health First Aid class of Mind HK is internationally accredited by the MHFA International. The content and certification is delivered by trainers certified from the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong. You can find out our trainers accreditation here.

We are here to support your mental health education journey! Reach out to us and chat with our team.

Mental Health Food Week 2024


Hey, what’s cooking?

Join Mind HK’s Mental Health Food Week, from 4th to 20th October 2024, and help make the mental health of Hong Kongers better today.

Food Week is all about bringing together the Food & Beverage industry and raising awareness of mental health, while raising funds to improve mental health care in our city.

 

Dine at our participating F&B establishments

Visit our participating Food Week establishments and enjoy a lovely meal, pastry, or beverage with your friends and family to support mental health in Hong Kong!

Check out our list of participating organisations below, and don’t forget to add them to your Google Maps!


Dine Out


Map Link

Bid in our Silent Auction or play our Raffle

We’ve got more than 100 fantastic prizes on offer, including exclusive experiences with Olympic swimmer Yvette Kong, a staycation at The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong and unique artwork by British artist Eleanor McColl.


Buy Raffle Tickets


Join Silent Auction

How to get your raffle tickets

1. Visit our online platform here.

2. Choose the quantity you wish to purchase

3. Complete the system requirements: Register or log in to your account

4. Proceed with payment until you receive an email with your tickets and invoice

5. The raffle will be drawn, at which point, you will be notified if you’ve won a prize

6. Raffle results will be published on 29 October, 2024 in The Standard and Sing Tao Daily

7. You can share your raffle ticket on social media and tag Mind HK (Instagram: @mindhongkong / Facebook: @HongKongMind)

 

Big thanks to our Food Week Partners listed below for their generous donations of raffle prizes

Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel: 1 night staycation package for 2 at the Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel, including 1 breakfast, 1 dinner buffet, and 1 baking class (valued at HK$6,102)

The Mixing Bowl: 1 cash voucher to be used on any baking classes (valued at HK$5,000)

Cruise: 1 voucher for 4 to dine at the Weekday Dinner Buffet at The Farmhouse (valued at HK$3,322)

FEAST: 4 semi-dinner buffet vouchers at FEAST (valued at HK$2,752)

Roganic: 1 tasting menu for 2 (valued at HK$2,360)

Drawing Room Concepts: 1 cash voucher to dine at Apinara Thai Cuisine & Bar (3 quota, valued at HK$2,000 each)

Savour Cinema: 1 pair of tickets to a Savour Cinema viewing & dining event (valued at HK$2,000)

Relish: 1 Relish picnic basket for 4 (valued at HK$1,920)

Feuille: 1 lunch set voucher for 2 (valued at $1,597.20)

Groundswell HK: 1 pair of Surf & Dine tickets (2 quota, valued at HK$1,500 each)

Nine One: 1 tasting menu for 2 (valued at HK$1,388)

Whey: 1 lunch set voucher for 2 (valued at HK$1,377.20)

Hansik Goo: 1 lunch set voucher for 2 (valued at HK$1,377.20 )

Paper & Tea, Conspiracy Chocolate: 1 Tea & Chocolate Pairing workshop for 2 (valued at HK$1,360)

BYJ: 1 pair of tickets to a special mental health themed cake making class (5 quota, valued at HK$1,000 each)

Ying Jee Club: 1 cash voucher to dine at  the Ying Jee Club (valued at HK$1,000)

The Hideout: 1 Art Escape workshop for 2 (valued at HK$980)

JEE: 1 lunch set voucher for 2 (valued at HK$937.2 )

Pekoe & Petals: 1 Tea Tasting & Brewing workshop for 2 (valued at HK$840)

Mealthy: 1 gift card for a 4-meal plan (2 quota, valued at HK$575 each)

Testina: 1 cash dining voucher for Testina (valued at HK$500)

NOSH: 1 exclusive gift hamper prepared by NOSH  (valued at HK$500)

Five Guys: 1 gift card to dine at Five Guys (25 quota, valued at HK$400 each)

La Creperie, Bistro Breton: 1 voucher to dine at La Creperie, Bistro Breton (2 quota, valued at HK$300 each)

Taboocha: 1 set of 6 Kombucha bottles (7 quota, valued at HK$228)

Fisholic: 5 vouchers for Fisholic (20 quota, valued at HK$100 each)

Fittery: 1 e-gift card for Fittery (20 quota, valued at HK$50 each)

 

How to bid in the action

1. Visit our online platform: Available in October

2. Explore the items that interest you

3. Enter your bid and confirm your participation in the auction

4. Successful bidders will be notified through email

5. Share on social media and tag Mind HK (Instagram: @mindhongkong / Facebook: @HongKongMind)

Auction Items

British artist Eleanor McColl: 1 special, one-off painting

The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong: 1 staycation package for 2 guests, including 1 breakfast buffet, 1 dinner, and 1 yoga meditation workshop

Former Olympic swimmer and Mind HK Board Member Yvette Kong: 1 swimming workshop and ice-cream tasting

Former Olympic swimmer and Mind HK Board Member Yvette Kong: 1 private dinner 

 

We have partnered with 50+ organisations all over the city

Thank you to all participating F&B organisations!

Our Mental Health Food Week

Our annual initiative, Mind HK Mental Health Food Week, strives to collaborate with Hong Kong’s vibrant food and beverage sectors to encourage individuals to talk about mental health, promote mental health awareness through food, and fundraise for Mind HK to ensure no one in Hong Kong has to face a mental health problem alone.

 

 

Mind Mental Health Hong Kong (Mind HK) is a registered charitable institution under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (91/16471). All funds raised during Mental Health Food Week 2024 will go to supporting its vision of ensuring that no one in Hong Kong has to face a mental health problem alone.