Hearing Voices Support Groups in Taunton, Bridgwater, Frome & Wells

Bridgwater Art Group: Spring 2020

Friday 10th January – Friday 27th March

10 weekly sessions (break for half term on the 14th and 21st Feb)

Time: 2pm – 4pm at Bridgwater Arts Centre, Castle Street, Bridgwater

£3 a session, pay-as-you-go. All materials are provided, also includes tea, coffee and biscuits.

This is an Open Access Art Group – all ages and experience welcome. A great opportunity to meet up regularly and develop your creative side, in a friendly and supportive environment.

If you would like to come along please email: [email protected] or call the Arts Centre: 01278 422700.

Mindline Trans+ is a confidential emotional, mental health support helpline and signposting service for people who identify as Trans, A Gender, Gender Fluid, or Non-binary. You can reach us on 0300 330 5468.

We provide a safe place to talk about your feelings confidentially and we have Trans and Trans allies volunteering to respond to your calls as often as possible. We don’t record calls nor ask for any personal details. Our listeners will try understand the multitude of feelings and concerns that may be going on for you. We are here to listen and offer our support.

Mindline is an out of hours helpline in Somerset and South Devon and Torbay that is a confidential listening service providing 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 services.

Mindline Somerset can be reached on 01823 276 892.

Mindline South Devon and Torbay can be reached on 0300 330 5464.

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.