Somerset and Wiltshire
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contact details for those who can help
Somerset
Mindline (Somerset)
24/7 Helpline open to all ages
01823 276892 or
Freephone 0800 138 1692
or
email support@openmentalhealth.org.uk
ALSO
If you feel that someone else is imminently at risk to themselves or others due to a mental health crisis, contact the First Response Service Helpline 0300 1245016, 24 hours a day. (Somerset NHS Foundation Trust)
Somerset Talking Therapies Service
In Somerset the Talking Therapies (IAPT) Service is provided through the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.
Self-referral online or telephone 0300 323 0033 or ask your GP.
Website: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/somerset-talking-therapies/
Somerset Open Mental Health
Mindline local 01823 276892 or freephone 0800 138 1692 (24/7)
Email: support@openmentalhealth.org
Open Mental Health is an alliance of local voluntary organisations, the NHS and Social Care, Somerset Council and individuals with lived experience of mental health difficulties.
Named Open Mental Health to reflect belief that people should be able to get the help and support they need for their recovery and wellbeing, wherever they are and whatever the help and support they need.
If you are an adult living in Somerset and experiencing difficulties with your mental health, we are here to help. Open Mental Health offers support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that anyone struggling with poor mental health can access the right support at the right time.
Lots of information on the website.
https://openmentalhealth.org.uk/
Orange Button Scheme
Key support network for people experiencing suicidal thoughts. 'Toolkit' with videos, links and graphics available to dowload.
Website: https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/what-we-do/community-mental-health-unit/somerset-open-mental-health/
ALSO from NHS Somerset:
Live Well Guide to download
Lots of information including for mental health.
https://nhssomerset.nhs.uk/
MIND IN SOMERSET
https://www.mindinsomerset.org.uk/
Yeovil Safe Space
Crisis Safe Space offers out-of-hours, emotional support for anyone who feels like they are really struggling with their mental health. A warm, welcoming space for you to visit when you need someone to talk to. You will be met by a supportive member of staff who will be there to listen, advise, talk through options, and offer signposting, whilst helping you find ways of coping and managing your current difficulties, whatever they may be.
Monday – Sunday: 6PM – 11PM Saturday and Sunday 12-5PM
Yeovil Foyer, Peter St, Yeovil BA20 1PN
Also:
Frome – Thursday – Saturday, 18.00 to 23.00 – Remote only.
Please note, we are unable to support anyone under the age of 18 or anyone who is actively under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol at the time of their appointment.
To arrange an appointment, please call us on 01823 276 892 or go to website.
Yeovil Community Day
Our Yeovil Community Day is for anyone experiencing poor mental health who would benefit from attending and participating in group activities or people who just want advice and information. We provide a welcoming place to drop in where people can socialise with others that may be in a similar situation to them, be involved in fun activities or access guidance, reassurance and support.
The Community Day runs every Wednesday 10:00am- 4:00pm at the Yeovil Foyer Peters Street Yeovil. Our helpful and friendly Support Worker, Holly, is available on the day to offer emotional support and information regarding our services plus signposting to other agencies and services. This project is run by the users of the group who plan and organise various activities and help make decisions about the day.
Different creative activities are available each week (across a 4/5 week rolling schedule). Our afternoon Art groups are facilitated by experienced art tutors.
Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)
In Somerset Community Mental Health Services are run by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.
Telephone: 01823 333444
Website: https://somersetft.nhs.uk
Somerset Recovery College
Somerset Recovery College offers opportunities to learn about mental health and recovery by providing a unique curriculum designed to increase your knowledge, understanding and skills to equip you with the tools to live a meaningful, productive and fulfilling life.
Courses are Free and you do not have to be referred or in contact with mental health services
We are always happy to speak with you about anything regarding the courses we offer. For help and advice please email us on enquiries@somersetrecoverycollege.co.uk or phone us on 07342 063735.We monitor the phone in normal work hours, but we’re a small team so please be patient.
Website: https://somersetrecoverycollege.co.uk/
SWEDA
Support and Help for Eating Disorders in the South and West of England
Tel. 01749 34 33 44
Specialist Helpline 0300 330 5464 open Sundays 11 am - 2 pm and Tuesdays 8 pm - 11 pm (run in partnership with Mind in Somerset).
Email: support@swedauk.org
Website: http://www.swedauk.org
Young Somerset
Wellbeing Support for Young People
Aged 13 - 25
Telephone: 01278 722100
Website:https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/
Email: wellbeing@youngsomerset.org.uk
FREED
18 – 25 years
FREED is First Episode Rapid Early Intervention for Eating Disorders. It is a service for 16 to 25-year-olds who have had an eating disorder for three years or less (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder or another eating disorder).
Young people getting help for their eating disorder through FREED are given rapid access to specialised treatment which gives special attention to challenges we know young people face during these years of their life, and in the early stages of an eating disorder.
Self referral accepted.
Website:https://freedfromed.co.uk/freed-for-all
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
The SFT Mental Health Carers Team Telephone 01749 836606 or 07774 207458 Service available Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm For those providing care for someone known by Somerset's mental health services (CMHT, Crisis Team, Memory Assessment Service).
Somerset Carers
Telephone: 0300 123 2224
Website: https://somersetcarers.org/
Call to arrange a Carers Assessment or to be connected with Somerset County Council Support Services for Social Care and Health. Includes Adult Social Care, Children's Social Care and Public Health Services.Open Mental Health - Carers Project - Support for caregivers. https://openmentalhealth.org.uk/support-for-carers/
The Carers Project has compiled a Directory of Services and Support. Comprehensive links to a range of support networks, providing essential guidance and assistance for carers. Download from website above.
ALSO
Mind in Somerset have a specialised project to help yu and your loved ones, call 0300 330 5463 Service 24 hours a day.
GOT YOUR SIX UK
A CIC which provides a new military community hub and therapeutic wellbeing centre in Wincanton. Provides military-specific counselling and psychotherapy, a drop-in space for the whole community, a pre-loved bookshop and a communal wellbeing garden.
Low cost, trauma informed, miltary specific therapy service open to serving personnel, veterans, spouses, their families, and relatives of those serving such as parents, or older children. Peer support mentors also help to access more formal welfare services.
Open for drop-ins Tuesday to Friday 10 am - 4 pm and Saturday 10 am - 2 pm. or online at www.gotyoursix.uk, email gotyoursixuk@outlook.com or call 01305 777788.
Wiltshire
Wiltshire Talking Therapies Service
In Wiltshire the Talking Therapies ( IAPT ) Services are provided by Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Trust (AWP). Usually self-referral or ask at your GP practice.
Tel. 01380 731335
Email: awp.wiltshiretalkingtherapies@nhs.net
Website: Wiltshire Talking Therapies
Mental Health Support in Wiltshire
Healthwatch Wiltshire -
provides the easiest way to find information. From their web page you can download a DIRECTORY of mental health and Wellbeing services developed by the Wiltshire Mental Health Open Forum.
Young Healthwatch Wiltshire volunteers also put together a directory of services for children and young people which is also available to download.
If you want the information in a different format tel. 01225 434218 or email info@healthwatchwiltshire.co.uk
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Wellbeing Programme
Providing nature-based activities for people struggling with their mental health.
Website: https://www.wiltshirewildlife.org/wellbeing
WILTSHIRE MIND
https://www.wiltshiremind.co.uk
Telephone 01225 706532 .
Peer Support Groups
Counselling
Young people’s counselling 11+.
Mental Health training
Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)
In Wiltshire Community Mental Health Services are run by Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Trust (AWP)
Website: http://www.awp.nhs.uk
Wiltshire: Alabare Riverside Sanctuary
Confidential service for anyone struggling to manage their mental wellbeing (16+)
Call 01722 332882
Email: enquiries@albare.co.uk
Website: https://www.alabare.co.uk/home/riverside-sanctuary/mental-health
CAMHS in Wiltshire
Telephone:01865 903330 (Single Point of Access 9 am - 5 pm weekdays)
Website:
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/camhs/wilts/
Provided by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Wiltshire Children and Young People Emotional Wellbeing Service
Run by HCRG Care Group and Funded by Wiltshire Council
Practical and Emotional Support.
Urgent help - contact CAMHS mental health helpline on 0800 023 2133.
Telephone: Single Point of Access (SPA) 0300 247 0090 Option 4 (M-F 9 am - 5 pm)
email: vcl.wiltshirespa@nhs.net
Website: https://www.onyourmind.org.uk/
Family Counselling Trust
Counselling services for children, young people and their families. Fees based on income.
Website:https://familycounsellingtrust.org/
Email: flo-wiltshire@familycounsellingtrust.org
Wiltshire Service Users Network
Wiltshire Service Users Network – supports people who use health and social care services.
Telephone: 01380 871800
Website: www.wsun.co.uk
Warminster Action for Happiness Group (on Zoom)
Friendly and welcoming group run by Ciara and Spencer.
Contact via website: https://www.actionforhappiness.org/10-keys-groups
Wiltshire Wellbeing Hub
Telephone 0300 003 4576
Email: wellbeinghub@wiltshire.gov.uk
Open Monday to Friday 9 am - 5 pm, Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Contact via website: https://adults.wiltshire.gov.uk/Services/1544
Also good signposting page for mental health https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/public-health-mental-health
Women’s Time Counselling
in Westbury
Website: http://www.womenstimecounselling.co.uk
Richmond Fellowship
Building Bridges, helping people in Wiltshire overcome barriers into employment or education.
Julian House
Charity supporting vulnerable and at-risk people, including supported housing and support for travelling communities.
Outreach service in Dorset, many services in Wiltshire and Bath.
Tel. 01225 354650
Email: admin@julianhouse.org.uk
Website: https://www.julianhouse.org.uk/
Help Counselling
Low-cost counselling for adults and young people over 16 in West Wiltshire.
Tel. 01225 767459
Email: enquiries@helpcounselling.co.uk
Website: https://helpcounselling.co.uk/
Carer Support Wiltshire
Tel. 0800 181 4118
email. admin@carersupportwiltshire.co.uk Register as a carer, help, advice and support.Website: https://carersupportwiltshire.co.uk/
Specific Help
SOMERSET
Somerset Drug and Alcohol Service (SDAS)
Turning Point 0300 303 8788
Website: https://www.turning-point.co.uk/services/sdas
WILTSHIRE
Clouds House, East Knoyle, Wiltshire.
Website: https://www.cloudshouse.org.uk
Tel. 0300 330 0659
In-patient treatment for all types of addiction, private, NHS and charity funded patients.
In addition to treatment for drugs (prescribed and non-prescribed), alcohol and gambling, there is treatment for gaming, sexual and some food related addictions.
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Connect Wiltshire
Wiltshire Substance Use Service
Free service led by Turning Point in partnership with Developing Health and Independence (DHI), Julian House and The Nelson Trust.
Website: https://www.turning-point.co.uk/services/connect-wiltshire
Free, confidential service if you’re concerned about your own or someone else’s substance use.
Telephone: 0300 5550 157
Email: connectreferrals@turningpoint.co.uk
Online self-referral for adults over 25 and referrals for children, young people and young adults.
SOMERSET
Members of Parliament
Somerton & Frome (includes Wincanton and Henstridge)
Sarah Dyke
Email: sarah.dyke.mp@parliament.uk
Telephone: 020 3545 2414
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South West Wiltshire (includes Tisbury and Warminster)
Dr Andrew Murrison
Email: murrisona@parliament.uk
Telephone: 01225 358584
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Somerset PALS
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/contact-us/contact-us-and-get-involved/pals/
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Use PALS service at individual hospitals in Wiltshire.
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Wiltshire Health and Care
https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/
NHS Partnership focused solely on delivering improved community Services.
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Wiltshire Council Public Health
https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/public-health
Good signposting page for mental health included.
SOMERSET
Somerset GP Details
https://nhssomerset.nhs.uk/my-health/my-local-health-services/gp-surgeries/
Tel. 01935 384000
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Wiltshire GP details
https://bsw.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/which-nhs-service-should-i-use/gp-practices/
SOMERSET
Wincanton – MHA Charity (older people).
https://www.mha.org.uk/communities/near-me/south-somerset/
Exercise classes, craft activities, lunch clubs, men’s groups, befriending services, trips and days out. Tel. 01963 33588, Judith.charmer@mha.org.uk or Tara.evans@mha.org.uk
WITLSHIRE
Mere and District Day Centre (Rosemary Goddard Centre)
Activities
Website: http://www.meredaycentre.org.uk/
SOMERSET
Relate Somerset
In Yeovil and an outpost in Shepton Mallet
Go to main Relate website to search.
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WILTSHIRE
Relate Counselling for Families
Email: enquiries@relatedorset.org.uk
Telephone: 01302 380900
Website: www.relate.org.uk/dorset-south-wiltshire
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Wiltshire Parent Carer Council
https://www.wiltshireparentcarercouncil.co.uk/en/Home_Page
Support for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities
Call: 01225 764 647
Email: admin@wiltspcc.co.uk
To find a private psychiatrist have a look at:
www.privatehealth.co.uk/doctors-and-health-professionals/psychiatrist/south-west-england/
For general information: www.nhs.uk/conditions/psychiatry
It is also possible to have a consultation online, e.g. www.psychiatry-uk.com/private-patients
For either appointment costs will be (ballpark) £350 for the first 60 – 75 minute appointment after which a full report and diagnosis (if possible) will be made and £180 – £300 for follow-ups.
www.clinical-partners.co.uk/fees (Poole Clinic) gives a good guide to what you can expect to pay for Psychiatrists, Psychologists and other therapists.
WILTSHIRE
Safe and Well
Do you feel Safe and Well in your home?
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service offer FREE safe and well advice. For free safe and well advice or to check you eligibility for a visit see website.
Website: www.Dwfire.org.uk/safety/safe-and-well-visits/
Freephone 0800 038 2323.
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Citizens Advice Wiltshire
https://www.citizensadvicewiltshire.org.uk/
Telephone: 0808 278 7995
Debt Helpline: 0800 240 4420
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Devon and Somerset Home Safety Visits
https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/home/home-safety-visits
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Citizen’s Advice Somerset
https://citizensadvicesomerset.org.uk/
Tel. 0808 27 87 842
SOMERSET
Somerset Chaplain
Telephone: 01823 668794
Email: chaplains@somersetft.nhs.uk
Website: www.somersetft.nhs.uk/chaplaincy-and-spiritual/
Low cost counselling agency
Sweet Track Counselling Agency, based in Glastonbury, provides low cost counselling that is easily accessible for members of the local community and surrounding areas. Counselling costs work on a sliding scale, from £20.
https://sweet-track-counselling.co.uk/sweet-track-counselling-agency/
Tel. 07519 818383
Email: agency@sweet-track-counselling.co.uk
WILTSHIRE
AWP Lead Chaplain – Gareth Lovell
Gareth.lovell@nhs.net
Website: www.awp.nhs.uk/patients-and-carers/pastoral-religious-and-spiritual-care
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Daisy Mary Hypnotherapy
Website: https://daisymaryonhypnotherapy.com
(Nr Tisbury)
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The Happiness Gap
Intuitive happiness coaching – Happy Mind, Happy Life
https://www.thehappinessgap.co.uk
SOMERSET
Somerset Armed Forces Covenant Partnership
Lots of information and further signposting.
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Wiltshire
Op Courage – Integrated Veteran’s Health and Wellbeing Service (AWP)
https://www.awp.nhs.uk/our-services/community-services/veterans
Tel. 0300 034 9986
email: mevs.mhm@nhs.net
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Relate Dorset/South Wiltshire
Specialist support for the Armed Forces by web and email.
Website: www.relate.org.uk/dorset-south-wiltshire/support-for-armed-forces
SOMERSET
Somerset Victim Support
Telephone: 01460 55525.
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WILTSHIRE
Revival Wiltshire
A free confidential counselling and support to male and female (13+) survivors of rape, sexual abuse, or sexual exploitation.
Call 01225 751 568
Email: appointments@revival-wiltshirerasac.org.uk
Website: www.revival-wiltshirerasac.org.uk
