You're Not Alone: Helpful Resources for Mental Health Awareness Week
11th May 2026
Mental Health Awareness Week kicks off today, organised by the Mental Health Foundation, the theme this year is ‘action’. You can read all about this and why it matters so much on the Mental Health Awareness Week website.
Whilst awareness is vital, real change comes when we take action too and it certainly seems more important than ever right now for us all to take steps look after our mental health. Whether it’s getting outside in nature or simply looking out for your community, friends and family – actions of any size can make a difference.
For anyone who feels they might be struggling we have rounded up some useful mental health resources and organisations who can help with the difficult times.
Help for the construction industry
If you’re in the construction industry, take a look at two organisations that can help:
Band of Builders is a great place to turn if you’re in construction and need support: https://www.bandofbuilders.org/
There’s also the Lighthouse Construction Charity who can help anyone in the industry with everything from mental wellbeing to emergency aid:
https://lighthousecharity.org/
Automotive industry support
For anyone in the automotive industry, we highly recommend reaching out to our charity partner ben, the automotive charity if you need help. Whether you’re a mechanic or you work in car sales, whatever you’re struggling with, ben can help.
Home improvement sector support
For those in the home improvement sector, the Rainy Day Trust is the only charity which exists solely to help people who have worked in the UK’s home improvement and enhancement industry. They can help in a range of ways, find out more on their website: https://www.rainydaytrust.org.uk/
Retail Industry
Draper has strong links to the retail community, we know many of our audience are hardworking independent retailers and it’s not an easy job. For any retailers in need, you can turn to the Retail Trust for support: https://www.retailtrust.org.uk/
Prioritising Mental Health
The Mental Health Foundation has some excellent links to resources and help for everyone on its website too – take a look here: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/your-mental-health/getting-help
The Draper Tools team will be joining in with Mental Health Awareness Week too, with Wear It Green Day. Why not join in and share anything you do using #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek.
