Look what we are doing for World Mental Health Day

• Sunday 11th October, Laughter Yoga with Champion Denise Hodgson Did you know that pretending to be a lawnmower was VERY beneficial for your mental health!? If you don’t believe us … come and see for yourself. Facilitated by wonderful experienced practitioner and Laughter Yoga Doyenne Denise . This will be an opportunity to do something completely different on a Sunday morning , and to think about the serious issue of mental health with a sense of joy and fun
  To book please email [email protected]

• Friday 9th October 7.30pm Zoom QUIZ Somerset Team for early psychosis have put together a quiz to help demystify some of the misconceptions around psychosis. The quiz will be a fun , competitive event open to everyone , and with prizes as well … please come along ! To book email [email protected]

Author: Victoria Poole
Posted on: 6th October 2020

Young peoples survey!

Author: Victoria Poole
Posted on: 30th September 2020

Shepton Mallet Wellbeing Center

We are very excited to soon be opening our new Shepton Malltet Wellbeing center. There will be a range of services on offer helping the whole community. We continue to encourage wide input in shaping the direction Mind in Somerset takes, as part of our commitment to provide a comprehensive mental health service for people across Somerset.

With mental health problems affecting one in four of us this year, it is important to seek help and not to suffer in silence. We offer groups and support from Frome to Minehead and Weston to Chard that can help you tackle any problem you may be facing. All of our peer support groups are currently virtual so we can still support you safely. If you feel as though you are suffering from poor mental health or loneliness you can call the confidential information and support line Mindline on 01823 276892. This line is open 24/7, we are always here for you when you need us.

Listen to Charlie our wonderful Mendip operations manager talking about our new Shepton Mallet Wellbeing Center 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p08lbpxg

Author: Victoria Poole
Posted on: 10th August 2020

FREE laughter yoga workshop!

Author: Victoria Poole
Posted on: 24th July 2020

Virtual Peer Support Groups!

During this difficult and ever-changing time we are doing everything we can to continue to support our clients in the safest way possible. 

That is why we are still running all our peer groups virtually! This is allowing all our clients to still receive the support and community that is so important whilst everyone is kept as safe as possible.

We are here to support you in any way we can, for more information check out the services part of our website or email [email protected]. If you are in emotional distress and want to talk our Mindline is here for you 24/7 just call us on              01823 276892

Wobbly Bus Stop peer group

Somerset Wellbeing Friends Yeovil (incorporating Taunton and Frome)

Somerset Wellbeing Friends Minehead

Somerset Wellbeing Friends Bridgwater

Hearing Voices support group

Author: Victoria Poole
Posted on: 9th June 2020

Bereavement Support during the Covid-19 pandemic

Support Partnership

Bereavement Support during the Covid-19 pandemic

If you’ve been bereaved and need emotional support, or someone to talk to because of the impact of the current pandemic, we’re here to help.
 
We can support anyone who has recently lost a loved one, and professionals affected by Coronavirus deaths.
How we can help
 
Marie Curie Companions can provide bereavement support for people across Somerset who are over the age of 18. This service provides telephone support calls with compassionate volunteers.
 
In addition, a further six sessions of one to one bereavement counselling can be provided by experienced bereavement support workers at Mind in Somerset specialist bereavement service. Mind in Somerset support adults and children aged 12+ . They can work in a whole family setting if needed.
We are here to help and welcome your call. 9am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday.
 

Call us on: 0800 304 7412

Author: Victoria Poole
Posted on: 22nd May 2020

#Haiflu

Since lockdown began in the UK, Poet Liv Torc has made a three-minute film each week documenting people’s perspectives of living through lockdown via their Haiku (or Haiflu) poems and photographs which are edited together to music. The result has been a really moving testimony to our collective experiences, and the process is open to everyone…find the films on YouTube searching Haiflu…

Overwhelmingly, participants have found that this process has really helped with their Mental Health and sense of community. We know that isolation increases risk of self-injury and suicide. Becoming part of this collaboration can help reduce isolation and gives us a voice.

To coincide with Mental Health Awareness week on 18th -24th of May, Liv’s film for that week will have an additional theme of ‘Acts of Kindness’. There will be a call out for people to capture their feelings and images of kindness this during that week, and to contribute to the project, just #Haiflu and #AOK to enjoy the films or to take part.

To see how to write one and how to get involved just watch this short how to video.

“The first time I came across one of Liv’s Haiflu films, was the first time I was actually able to feel something since the virus broke. I was already bereaved. I watched, read and listened to the Haiflu and for the first time in lock down I was able to concentrate long enough to process some of the Haiku’s. I was actually able to ‘feel ‘ what they were saying.”

Author: Victoria Poole
Posted on: 15th May 2020

Thank you for your support!

All of us at Mind in Somerset are incredibly touched by the support we are receiving from the local community. THANK YOU to Bridgwater Netball Club for choosing to donate £1000 to Mind in Somerset. £1000 helps our Mindline service run through the night giving people a safe space to talk.

Author: Victoria Poole
Posted on: 6th May 2020

Mindline 24/7 Emotional support helpline

Our Mindline 24/7 Emotional support  and mental health helpline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Following a huge increase in calls, and in partnership with Public Health Somerset, our third sector allies and the NHS, we have become a gateway to hundreds of mental health options within Somerset.

Never has support for mental health been so important. We are now here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 01823 276892

Mindline is a confidential listening service which provides a safe place to talk if you, or someone you know, is in distress. We can also give basic information about mental health and local support services.

Our listeners treat all callers, regardless of background, in a non-judgmental way with dignity and respect. When our lines are busy, or closed, our switchboard can connect you to our sister service, the Samaritans.

As well as listening to your issues we can also give information about;

• local services
• how to get help
• basic information on mental health issues.

If you are looking for a helpline to talk to someone that will listen to you, Mindline has volunteers that provide a listening ear for you or someone you know.

When you call we do not trace our calls and your number will not display on our phones. We will not ask for personal details to be shared unless you or someone you know would like us to find immediate help from other services for you or them and that you agree to giving it. We will not pass on any information unless you have said it is ok to do so.

Mindline 24/7 Emotional support helpline

Author: Victoria Poole
Posted on: 20th April 2020

Coronavirus: All Groups Suspended

Having consulted with our service users, we have reluctantly decided that our peer support and other mental wellbeing support groups will not run this week. However we will be offering all those who usually attend (and anyone else who would like one) a wellbeing check-up by phone. Our support workers will be in touch to set this up.

If you have a 1-2-1 appointment booked for this week, please contact your support worker for an update. Please keep well and know that we are here for you, whatever you are going through. Give us a call on 01278 421190 during the day or Mindline on 01823 276892 between 8pm-11pm, 7 days a week.

Author: Alexander Priest
Posted on: 15th March 2020