“ I really enjoy Mind In Somerset Youth Matters because everyone is really supportive and everyone understands what you are going through. Everyone is really friendly and isn’t judgmental. I really enjoy it.”
We have 2 age groups: 11 years up to 18 years and 18 years up to 24 years. Run by a team of staff and volunteers, our sessions are an opportunity to talk and share experiences, whilst learning some tools and resources to build self-confidence and self-esteem, and to help you cope better with life’s ups and downs. However we do not make anyone talk about why they have joined if they do not want to.
Our 18 to 24 year old groups will also include help and advice with independent living such as budgeting, completing forms, writing CV’s and healthy cooking (cooking activities are temporarily paused due to Covid-19).
Mind has been a good experience for me, especially during the COVID lockdown.
Due to the success of our Summer walking and talking groups, when weather permits, we can also offer our peer support group members the option of doing a walking and talking session instead of the peer group session. We will let group members know if the walking and taking group will be running instead of the peer support group, so they have the option not to come for the walking sessions if they do not want to.
Our Emotional support and mental health helpline is now available as a live webchat !
Available every day from 8-11pm.
