Residents in Denbigh have participated in a project to transform their Community Mental Health building.

The initiative, which involved users of the Mental Health Support from Denbighshire County Council and Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board, was born out of feedback collected from the users, who described the building as too formal and clinical.

As part of 'Well-being through Art' sessions, funded by the Welsh Government's Connected Communities Loneliness and Social Isolation grant, participants created pieces of art to decorate the rooms.

They did it through a variety of mediums such as inks, cynotypes and even weaved plant pots.

The users were also granted the opportunity to rename some of the consultation rooms fitting in with the project's nature theme.

The rooms now carry the names of three local mountains: Moel Ffamau, Moel Arthur and Foel Fenlli.

Additionally, funds have been allocated for new furniture to modernise these spaces.

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This project aligns with the strategies to maintain mental wellness known as the '5 Ways of Well-being', which involve connecting with others, giving, taking notice, being active, and learning new things.

It is expected to alter the building's perception and improve the user's connection with the service in a more positive light.

Addressing this, Ann Lloyd, head of adult social care & homelessness service, championed the endeavour.

Ms Lloyd said: "The citizen-led transformation of Tim Dyffryn Clwyd is truly inspiring, showcasing the remarkable impact of empowering individuals to help shape the local services they use.

"This project is yet another wonderful example of engagement and collaboration bringing about positive change in the community."