Local Resources for Mental Health
Advocacy in Somerset
A phone advice and information service about all council services in Somerset.
Somerset Direct 0845 345 913
www.advocacyinsomerset.org.uk
Albermarle Centre, Taunton
Community support and counselling
01823 252 945
Balsam Centre, Wincanton
Healthy living and children's centre
01963 31842
www.balsamcentre.co.uk
Community RightSteps
Free, confidential service to provide over 17s with mental health support
01278 727 447
www.somerset.nhs.uk/community/our-services2/emotional-health-and-wellbeing/
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse exists to promote the wellbeing of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. Services are free to bereaved people.
Bridgwater / Burnham - 01278 722795
Mendip - 01749 347 625
Taunton / Minehead - 01823 490 528
Yeovil - 01935 411 644
Young Cruse - 01458 840 898
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
DAFF
Domestice Abuse Free Fone supportline - Local Domestic Abuse Helpline
0800 694 999
Maze Project
An advocacy service for young people with mental health difficulties in the community
www.advocacyinsomerset.org.uk
Mindline Somerset
Mindline Somerset is a chance for those in distress to have someone to listen to them, and support them when there are few other services available.
Out of hours mental health helpline
Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 8pm - Midnight
01823 276 892
MIND groups in Somerset
Promoting good mental health, encouraging greater understanding of mental health issues, providing quality support and enablinkg genuine service user/survivor involvement and consultation in the development of all mental health services.
Mind in Sedgemoor - 01278 446 935
South Somerset Mind - 01935 410 138
Mind in Taunton and West Somerset - 01823 334 906 (Taunton) / 01643 708 765 (West Somerset)
www.mindinsedgemoor.org.uk
www.southsomersetmind.co.uk
www.mindtws.org.uk
On The Level
Drug and alcohol service for under 18's.
01749 836 727
Samaritans
Provide confidential, non-judgemental emtional support, 24 hours a day, for people experiencing feelings of distress and despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
08457 90 90 90
SEEDS
SEEDs stands for Survivors Empowering and Educating Domestic Abuse Services and is a means by which survivors have their voices heard by those planning and providing domestic abuse services.
www.seeds-uk.org
Signposts
Somerset's health, disability and community care information service.
Tel FREE 0800 317 220
Somerset Carer's Network
For relatives and friends who care for people in Somerset with mental health problems.
Mendip - 01749 836 597
Taunton - 01823 346 118
South Somerset - 01935 428 440
Somerset Coast - 01278 456 561
www.somersetcarers.org
Somerset Counselling Service
Providing affordable Counselling for the Community on a sliding scale of fees in Taunton and Bridgwater.
Bases in Bridgwater, Taunton and Yeovil
01823 337 049
www.scctaunton.org.uk
Somerset Gateway
Somerset Gateway contains details of a wide range of local organisations and services, from clubs and societies to community, voluntary and self-help groups.
http://somersetgateway.somerset.gov.uk
Somerset Gay Health
Somerset Gay Health is a registered charity dedicated to promoting good sexual and mental health for every Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender person in Somerset.
Helpline
01823 327 078
www.somersetgayhealth.com
Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist mental health services
01278 432 000
PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service) - 01278 432 022
www.sompar.nhs.uk
Somerset and Wessex Eating Disorders Association
For help and support around anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, compulsive eating, binge eating disorder and related eating disorders (Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified - EDNOS or Eating Disorders Not Specified EDNS) for all those affected by eating disorders.
01458 448 600
www.swedauk.org
Somerset Racial Equality Council (SREC)
Community development mental health support service
01458 274 200
www.srec.org.uk
The Bridge
Local sexual assault support service for women, men and young people
0117 342 6999
www.turntothebridge.org
Turning Point
Works with people who are experiencing problems with their own or someone else's substance misuse.
01458 832 229
www.turningpoint.co.uk
2bu
Offers support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered young people or young people questioning their sexuality.
www.2bu-somerset.co.uk
Victoria Park Community Centre
Victoria Park Community Centre offers a range of modern community facilities in the heart of Bridgwater.
01278 422 255
www.victoriaparkbridgwater.co.uk
National Resources for Mental Health
Beat
Information, support and advice around eating disorders
Youth line - 0845 634 7650
Adult line - 0845 634 1414
www.b-eat.co.uk
BBC Headroom
Headroom is for anyone who wants to learn about more about the importance of good mental health. It's also for anyone who wants a safe place to learn about mental illness. Finally, Headroom is a place where you can take simple steps to boost your mental wellbeing and unwind your mind!
www.bbc.co.uk/headroom/
Calmzone
Home of the "Campaign Against Living Miserably on the Net". Aimed at raising awareness of depression among young men. Gives info on the Calm campaign, plus games, links and an e-zine.
www.thecalmzone.net
ChildLine
This website provides information to children and adults on issues of concern to children. It includes factsheets about different kinds of abuse, bullying, bereavement, peer pressure and stepfamilies. It includes free downloadable citizenship, PSD and pastoral care teaching packs.
0800 11 11
www.childline.org.uk
Connexions
Connexions work with young people and a large range of partner organisations to support young people, to signpost them to specialist services and to offer advice that helps the young people to make decisions about their futures. If you want more in-depth information and advice - calls from your mobile are not free. Ring Connexions Direct on 080 800 13 2 19, tell the adviser your mobile number and they will call you back. You can text for simple information like telephone numbers.
080 800 13 2 19
Text 07766 4 13 2 19
www.connexions-somerset.org.uk
Citizen's Advice Bureaux
Our Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers.
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Gamcare
Provides confidential counselling advice, information and support for anyone affected by a gambling problem.
0845 600 0133
www.gamcare.org.uk
It's Not Your Fault
This website is a useful resource for people who are worried about their parents splitting up. It includes ideas about young people's feelings which may be of use to teachers exploring these issues.
www.itsnotyourfault.org
NHS Direct
Available 24 hours
0845 46 47
www.nhsdirect.org.uk
MIND
National mental health charity providing up to date information and advice.
Mind InfoLine - 0845 766 0163
www.mind.org.uk
PAPYRUS
Parents Association for the Prevention of Young Suicide
Helpline 0870 170 4000
www.papyrus.org.uk
SANELine
SANE was established in 1986 to improve the quality of life for people affected by mental illness. SANELine runs daily from 6pm - 11pm.
0845 767 8000
www.sane.org.uk
Rethink
Information, advice and support for people affected by serious mental health problems.
020 8974 6814
www.rethink.org
RU OK?
Self-help for teenagers developed by professionals, including educational psychologists, psychologists, psychiatrists and GPs. We always encourage teenagers to seek advice if they are having problems and this site may be the first step in this process.
www.ru-ok.org.uk
Talk to Frank
Providing free and confidential information and advice about drugs.
0800 776 600
www.talktofrank.com
The Site
Website connecting young adults in the UK to the best information, help and advice available, to help them make informed decisions for themselves. Includes sections on mental health, drugs and alcohol.
www.thesite.org
Teenage Health Freak
Teenage Health Websites Limited, is taken from the ‘Diary of a Teenage Health Freak’ series. The worldwide success of the diaries identified a demand for cringe-free health information specific to teenagers.
www.teenagehealthfreak.org/homepage/index.asp
