Somerset Wellbeing Friends

Mindline is an out of hours helpline in Somerset 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.

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.

Come and help us look after the beautiful landscape of the Quantock Hills through monthly volunteering tasks. The tasks will involve physical activity and are all outside. Instructions, tools and working gloves will be provided. Sturdy, flat shoes and warm clothes are required, but please let us know if you need support sourcing these. This is a friendly, supportive group and there is no pressure to finish tasks – we just want people to enjoy being involved in a positive activity in a beautiful, varied, natural environment. Hot drinks and biscuits will be provided.

Andy Stevenson (Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Ranger) will lead the group with support from volunteer rangers. The sessions take place on the third Wednesday of each month. 

Transport is available if required just let us know (10am from Taunton Deane Council Offices). If you are able to get to sessions yourself/lift share with others, that would be appreciated.

For booking and other information, please contact Dave Topham on 01823 334906 or email [email protected]

We require all those wishing to join the Frome Hearing Voices group to either be refered or self referred. You can do this by contacting Marc either via email at [email protected], or phone 01823 334906.