English▼
Afrikaans
Albanian
Amharic
Arabic
Armenian
Azerbaijani
Basque
Belarusian
Bengali
Bosnian
Bulgarian
Catalan
Cebuano
Chichewa
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Corsican
Croatian
Czech
Danish
Dutch English
Esperanto
Estonian
Filipino
Finnish
French
Frisian
Galician
Georgian
German
Greek
Gujarati
Haitian Creole
Hausa
Hawaiian
Hebrew
Hindi
Hmong
Hungarian
Icelandic
Igbo
Indonesian
Irish
Italian
Japanese
Javanese
Kannada
Kazakh
Khmer
Korean
Kurdish (Kurmanji)
Kyrgyz
Lao
Latin
Latvian
Lithuanian
Luxembourgish
Macedonian
Malagasy
Malay
Malayalam
Maltese
Maori
Marathi
Mongolian
Myanmar (Burmese)
Nepali
Norwegian
Pashto
Persian
Polish
Portuguese
Punjabi
Romanian
Russian
Samoan
Scottish Gaelic
Serbian
Sesotho
Shona
Sindhi
Sinhala
Slovak
Slovenian
Somali
Spanish
Sudanese
Swahili
Swedish
Tajik
Tamil
Telugu
Thai
Turkish
Ukrainian
Urdu
Uzbek
Vietnamese
Welsh
Xhosa
Yiddish
Yoruba
Zulu
Where are we with mental health and COVID in Somerset?
Author: Victoria Poole
Posted on: 15th April 2021
Virtual London Marathon!
The London Marathon is one of the greatest shows on earth and plans to be even bigger & better this year!! Not only will a record 50,000 participants run the traditional route in the capital, but organisers have also confirmed that the virtual London Marathon will return this year, with 50,000 places available for runners to take on the world’s greatest marathon on the course of their choice on marathon day – 3rd October. Mind in Somerset have 25 virtual marathon places up for grabs!! If you would like to take up one of these places please let us know by emailing [email protected]
Author: Victoria Poole
Posted on: 24th March 2021
Re balancing the Relationship
We’re delighted to announce that Open Mental Health has been featured in a new national report, #RebalancingTheRelationship, which focuses on #VCSE collaboration. Proud to have contributed and share what we have learned so far.
‘We came together to develop this work because we believe in it and the difference it can make for our beneficiaries…We all had to be okay with not always getting it right.’ – Rethink Mental Illness
‘All of this is about relationships. It’s not about size, it’s about commitment and culture within organisations. We kept coming back to why we were here, it’s not about any individual organisation.’ – Spark Somerset
‘In order for everyone to be equal some organisations need bigger steps to be at the same level as others.’ – SWEDA
The Somerset Mental Health Alliance was formed in 2019 as part of the new Community Mental Health Framework, which aims to address the long existing gaps in provision and challenges of mental health care and support in the community. Somerset is one of 12 Trailblazers, trialing a new approach to coproducing a local model, funded by the NHS Trust, the Clinical Commissioning Group, and the County Council.
Author: Victoria Poole
Posted on: 26th February 2021
Time to Talk Day 2021
Time to Talk Day 2021
The Power of Small
A small conversation about mental health has the power to make a big difference.
We know that the more conversations we have, the more myths we can bust and barriers we can break down, helping to end the isolation, shame and worthlessness that too many of us with mental health problems are made to feel.
Time to Talk Day is the day that we get the nation talking about mental health. This year’s event might look a little different, but at times like this open conversations about mental health are more important than ever.
We need your help to start the conversation this Time to Talk Day – together we can end mental health stigma.
https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/get-involved/time-talk-day
Time to Talk Day: The Power of Small
Psykhe Mental Wellbeing Podcast
Have a listen to this special episode for Time to Talk Day 2021, we’re joined by Hazel Barron (Somerset Time to Change Hub Coordinator) and Time to Change Champions Ann Diment, Haleem Clift and Rosina Thomas.
In this episode, we explore:
What is Time to Change?
What is Time to Talk Day about?
The power of small
Small acts of self-care
Small things that have been said to us
Advice to anyone struggling with their mental health
and loads more. Mentioned in this episode:
Ann’s Wellbeing Blog
Haleem’s Film – The Future of Mental Health
Rosie’s Blog
Mind in Somerset YouTube
To listen to the podcast click here
Virtual Coffee and Chat!
Come and join the Somerset Inclusion team, and Champions from Time to Change Somerset this Thursday TIME TO TALK DAY! From 1-2 pm, please email for details.(on poster) A supportive space, access to information, a listening ear and meet some amazing pets while we chill over a coffee and a biscuit and talk about how our pets can help with our mental health … non pet owners welcome!
Listen in to Charlie Taylor’s wellbeing Wednesday at 7pm to hear some of the Somerset Time to Change Champions discussing Time to Talk day, what they get up to to raise awareness around Time to Change and lots more besides…
If you would like to find out more about the campaign locally , join the mailing list, or to get involved in this supportive innovative network , please visit Mind in Somerset website or email [email protected] we meet monthly( currently on zoom) to discuss ideas, share events and to be supportive of one another .
Author: Victoria Poole
Posted on: 3rd February 2021
Mind lands in Wellington!
Mind lands in Wellington!
Struggling with your Mental Health?
Please come and join the Wellington support group.
Meeting every Wednesday afternoon on Zoom until we are able to meet in person.
From 1:00pm- 2:00pm
For more information please email
Author: Victoria Poole
Posted on: 28th January 2021
FREE L1 Awareness in First Aid For Mental Health
Author: Victoria Poole
Posted on: 21st January 2021
Mindline SWEDA
Author: Victoria Poole
Posted on: 21st January 2021
Mendip Recovery and Wellbeing Groups
These online sessions are available to anyone over 18 and living in Mendip/Somerset and provide a relaxed, safe and supportive environment to explore ways to stay well. Each session will include information on specific topics, time for discussion relating to the topics covered and more generally an opportunity to meet and speak with others in the community. For more information and to book visit: https://www.mindinsomerset.org.uk/our-services/peer-support-art-gardening/mendip-recovery-wellbeing-groups/
Author: Victoria Poole
Posted on: 21st January 2021
An Antidote to the Xmas Blues
In response to what is likely to be a very challenging Christmas this year, Somerset Mental Health Hub have invited BBC Somerset Poet of the year Liv Torc and Radio 4’s comic poet Matt Harvey to soften the blow of this strange year with their unique , gentle and ultimately human wordcraft . In addition, add to your personal self care toolbox with ‘Mental Resilience’ workshop with trainer Pete Bearder from Tough Cookie. We would especially like to hear from you if you are an organisation that offers support to those who might be isolated in your community . This will be an opportunity for people to find out what’s available , and to share that with others in their community who may not be able to access the internet. We would also like to hear from anyone offering support around digital poverty. Conversations will be facilitated about how to influence and shape some Mental Health services as well as information around Open Mental Health.
For more information email [email protected]
Author: Victoria Poole
Posted on: 9th December 2020
Mindline 24/7
In line with Government guidance we are delighted to announce that we will be resuming in person services from the 2nd December. We recognise how difficult the festive period is for many, particularly with additional restrictions, therefore we want to be there to support the community and all our service users. Our digital offerings will still be in place for those that prefer to access them in this way.
Our Mindline will be open throughout the Christmas period 24 hours a day 7 days a week and our Trans+ Helpline will be open as usual every Friday and Monday evening includ
ing Christmas day and New Year’s Day.
Author: Victoria Poole
Posted on: 2nd December 2020
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
All our services are free!
Mind in Somerset couldn’t exist without your support – whether that’s through a donation, leaving a gift in your Will, or organising a fundraising event – you can help us be there for more people. Find out more
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
Calendar of Services
“Tomorrow will be a good day!”
In memory of Captain Tom on what would have been his 101st birthday, the nations charities are celebrating his amazing achievements with a 100 Challenge from Friday 30 April to Bank Holiday Monday 3 May 2021. Choose your challenge !
Want to tick something off your bucket list this year? Can you run or walk 26.2 miles in 24 hours, with as many breaks as you want, wherever you want ? Then you can do something amazing and take part in the Virtual London Marathon on Sunday October 3rd, get a London Marathon medal, a T shirt and raise much needed funds for Mind in Somerset!
To get involved and for full details please email [email protected]
Feeling unusually low? Dont know where to turn or just need someone to talk to? With Open Mental Health, we have expanded our crisis service to include weekend daytime in Taunton and Yeovil. You can just drop in, but it really helps if you call beforehand so we are ready to welcome you, if you cant call ahead there maybe a wait to be seen: 01823 276 892. Sadly we cannot help if you've been drinking, if you're high or if you need physical health support.
No one should face poor mental health alone.
We are here.
www.mindinsomerset.org.uk/mental.../crisis-services/
Come and join the conversation!
Whether you have lived experience, support someone who does, are concerned about your mental health in relation to Covid, or provide one of the vital services that helps, please do join the conversation and add your important viewpoint.
For Zoom link email:
[email protected]
Fancy a once in a lifetime exhilarating, experience in which you become a total superhero (or a really cool Golden Eagle) for a few mins? Sign up for a skydive, get £395 sponsorship and jump for free (subject to insurance and medical conditions).
For full terms and conditions email [email protected] or go to www.skydiveukltd.com
We are grateful for support from:
