17 February 2025 – Over the Christmas period, the community of tenants at the co-living concept The Cohesion reflected on the topic of mental health. The Cohesion organises various activities for its tenants and at the end of the year it explicitly focuses on this ‘neglected’ subject once again. A wound is immediately visible, but mental health is sometimes less visible and there is still a taboo surrounding this subject.
For these reasons, The Cohesion Community foundation wants to support MIND and draw attention to mental health. During the campaign ‘Together for strong mental health’, a donation of €8,619 was made to the MIND foundation after The Cohesion Community doubled the money raised. On 17 February, Jan Boersma of MIND received this donation.
In addition to the donation campaign, The Cohesion asked tenants to anonymously send in a personal story, tip or quote relevant to the theme of mental health. Selections of these stories, tips and quotes will soon be shared in the newsletter and displayed on all Cohesion properties. This will not only create a sense of community and support, but also increase awareness of mental health.
Cooperation between The Cohesion & MIND
The partnership between The Cohesion and MIND has been running for more than three years now. The collected stories and tips are actively distributed and awareness and fundraising campaigns about mental health are held every year. In 2024, The Cohesion asked tenants during the annual tenant satisfaction survey which social theme and goal they thought could best be supported. The MIND foundation was chosen AGAIN, from which we can conclude that there is a great deal of support among our tenants for this cause. The partnership between The Cohesion and MIND emphasises the importance of community and support in promoting mental health. Together we can make a difference.
‘At The Cohesion, living is about more than just a roof over your head. Our community managers work daily to build connections that strengthen mental health and social interaction. Together with MIND and our annual awareness campaigns, we really make a difference.’
-Sander van Essen, Concept manager at The Cohesion
MIND: fighting for good mental health
MIND is a foundation dedicated to improving mental health in the Netherlands and supporting anyone dealing with mental health issues. They fight for a society that invests in mental health and does everything in its power to prevent unnecessary mental suffering. MIND gives a voice to all people with (incipient) psychological complaints and their loved ones, and offers information, advice and support.
‘MIND is very happy with the collaboration with The Cohesion and we thank the community for the generous amount they have raised for our work. This will enable us to continue our work for people with psychological complaints and their loved ones. For example, via our MIND Helpline, where people can talk to a counsellor about their mental health for free and anonymously.’
-Jan Boersma, Manager fundraising manager at MIND
The Cohesion: A co-living concept
The Cohesion is a co-living concept established throughout the Netherlands that focuses on housing young professionals. It offers a complete living experience with a focus on community spirit. Tenants have access to communal areas such as a gym and co-work space, and there is a community manager who organises monthly events for the tenants. This promotes social interaction, well-being and personal development and combatting loneliness.
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