Somerset and Wessex Eating Disorders Association (SWEDA)
We’re a registered charity based in Street, Somerset and offer help and support (via a range of services) to those affected by eating disorders in Somerset and the surrounding counties.
South Somerset District Council
For local information relating to living and working in South Somerset.
South Somerset Voluntary & Community Action (SSVCA)
Exists to provide services, support and advice to the voluntary sector and to people who are in need within South Somerset and the surrounding area.
Advocacy in Somerset
Support for young people receiving support for mental health or drug and alcohol problems.
National signpost information
Age UK
Is the UK’s largest charity working with and for older people.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
The Citizens Advice service
Helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers.
Mind
Is the leading mental health organisation in England and Wales, providing a unique range of services through its local associations, to enable people with experience of mental distress to have a better quality of life.
Rethink
Is the leading national mental health membership charity, works to help everyone affected by severe mental illness recover a better quality of life.
Samaritans
Provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
YoungMinds
Is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people and empowering their parents and carers.
Counselling Directory
www.counselling-directory.org.uk
Improving health, work and well-being
www.dwp.gov.uk/health-work-and-well-being
“Taking care of Business” (employers guide to mentally healthy workplaces)
General information in mental health
www.bbc.co.uk/health/emotional_health/mental_health/index.shtml

Corporate Training
Mind in Somerset has a large corporate and community training resource. Our experienced trainers can tailor teaching to your needs and the needs of your staff. Find out more

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Volunteering
If you have some free time, whether it’s 2 hours per week or 20 hours per week, we would love to hear from you. We are currently looking to recruit volunteers to support us. Find out more