Mental Health Resources
Wellbeing South Somerset – a directory of useful contacts Wellbeing South Somerset – Support to Improve Your Health and Wellbeing
CAMHS Single Point of Access now accepting self-referrals from 16-17 year olds
CAMHS Single Point of Access Team (SPA) are now accepting self-referrals from 16-17 year olds. Young people can refer themselves to CAMHS by phoning SPA on 0300 124 5012 or by completing the online self-referral form found on www.somersetft.nhs.uk/camhs. CAMHS Self Referall Poster
Talking Therapies – self-refer to talking therapies counselling and they will assess and refer you to the best type of counselling for you.
Mind – online information to empower you, infoline providing confidential help and legal line for advice around the law and mental health. Plus local mind groups as below.
Mind in Somerset – Mindline open 24/7 01823276892. One-to- one support/ adult support groups/ peer support/ gardening/arts/ mind café’s/ mindline Trans+.
Mind in Somerset for young people
Childline – Info, advice and support for Children
Relate – relationship counselling information- family life and parenting/ sex/ separation or divorce/difficulties within relationships.
Somerset and Wessex eating disorders association– individual or groups sessions for those struggling with an eating disorder.
Beat Eating Disorders – online support and national helpline for those struggling with an eating disorder or know someone who is and needs support.
Cruse – bereavement support (somerset@cruse.org.uk/ 01458 898211)- helpline and advice and information.
Somerset Suicide Bereavement Support Service – support for those bereaved by suicide – one to one or group sessions/ peer support.
Samaritans -Crisis support – free to call 24/7- 116 123.
Samaritans Email jo@samaritans.org
Papyrus – suicide prevention line – 0800 068 4141 or email – open weekday 0800-2200, weekends 1400-2200
Calm – For men 15-35yrs struggling with mental health/suicidal thoughts
Anxiety UK– become a member for access to one to one support, information and support.
OCD UK – support for those with OCD
Headspace – download an app (requires subscription) to provide mindfulness/ help with sleep-wake cycle/ mediation/ stress.
Mindspace – mediation and mindfulness online sessions
Sane – emotional support for anyone effected by mental health.
Turning Point – Somerset drugs and alcohol service- support in reducing or stopping harmful use.
Silver line – OR Age UK – to help combat loneliness in the elderly;
Intercom Trust is a lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans+ charity working across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and the wider South West
TranzWiki is a comprehensive directory of the groups campaigning for, supporting or assisting trans and gender non-conforming individuals, including those who are non-binary and non-gender, as well as their families across the UK.
Young minds – Booklets and leaflets. Parents helpline
Self Injury Support – Self help stratagies on self harm and for carers. Specific helpline for women and girls needing support.
Mental Heath Foundation – Good resources on all mental health. Lots of how to guides in publications
The Somerset Wellbeing Framework – Specific Somerset support. Parent and young person section and support for parents.
Sleep Council – Advice and support on how to sleep better.
Rethink – Information and fact sheets for young person and their families
CWMT – Resources for parents (exam stress)
In Charley’s Memory – 1:1 online counselling based in Somerset
Kooth – Anonymous online support fro young people
With You – an Over 50’s alcohol & drug helpline 0808 801 0750
Survivor Pathway – A guide for anyone wanting to know more about specialist sexual violence support services in Somerset.
Shout 85258 – Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, anonymous text support service. You can text from wherever you are in the UK.
Unbreakable Men – Somerset Sports & Activity Partnership – Unbreakable Men is all about taking positive action around your Physical and Mental health.
Mental Health Foundation – content and resources designed to give you more information about mental health and mental health problems, how to look after your mental health and supporting someone else with their mental health, and helping prevent mental ill-health from developing in the first place.
