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Working across Somerset to provide specialist mental health services for working age adults living with severe, complex or enduring mental health conditions such as acute depression, psychosis, complex trauma or anxiety.

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For urgent out of hours situations the local authority emergency duty team can be contacted. This service (available from 17:30 - 08:30) deals with emergency or urgently distressing situations. The team covers the local authority's statutory responsibilities under mental health, learning disabilities, child care and welfare legislation.

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Offering support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to ensure that people struggling with their mental health in Somerset can access the right support at the right time.

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Open Mental Health is an alliance of local voluntary organisations, the NHS and social care, Somerset Council, and individuals with lived experience of mental health. We are working together to improve the way people in Somerset receive support with their mental health by providing access to a number of specialist services including NHS support, housing advice, debt and employment advice, volunteering opportunities, community activities, peer support and local exercise groups. We want to ensure that people in Somerset get the right support when they need it most.

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Somerset's Mental Health Alliance - Open Mental Health

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If you are an adult living in Somerset and experiencing difficulties with your mental health, we are here to help.

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No one should face poor mental health alone, Mind are here to help and you can call them 24/7, 7 days a week

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Mind in Somerset | For better mental health

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Welcome to Mind in Somerset!

We are here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support. Our core purpose is to provide services and support to anyone affected by mental illness, improving their quality of life and wellbeing

Through our 24/7 Mindline service, Peer support groups, Garden, Art therapy and much more there is a way in for everyone and a service for everyone. We have an open door and treat everyone as individual, ensuring the right support, at the right time in the right way.

We have offices in Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater, Minehead and Shepton Mallet as well as groups and services across the county.

If you need support please
call Mindline on 01823 276 892
or email
[email protected]

Mindline

You can give Mindline a call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
No one should face poor mental health alone.

We are here.

Our Crisis Safe Space service is now running 7 days a week
6-10:00pm for drop in and appointments
in both our Yeovil and Taunton office
as well as Saturday and Sunday daytime.
To book please call Mindline on 01823 276 892

How can we help you today?

Our Services

Mindline Trans +

0300 330 5468

Mindline Trans+ is a confidential emotional, mental health support helpline and signposting service for people who identify as Trans, A Gender, Gender Fluid, Non-binary. Find out more

Mindline

0800 138 1692
or 01823 276 892

Our Mindline Emotional support and mental health helpline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Find out more

Live Chat

Our Emotional support and mental health helpline is now available as a live webchat !
Available every day from 8-11pm.

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A safe space to talk to a skilled counsellor, who will listen and help you understand how past experiences, worries about the future, or lack of self-confidence may be affecting your life

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Supporting people with mental illness live safely in their communities, preventing their needs from escalating, while helping them to live independently with access to the information, support and care they are entitled to.

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We improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through our network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning. Our goal is to make sure everyone severely affected by mental illness has a good quality of life.

Get advice and information

About mental illness

1 in 4 people will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. People can, and often do, recover with the right treatment and support. Our advice and information pages can help you learn more about conditions, symptoms and diagnoses, so you or a loved one can get the help you need.

Living with mental illness

Living with a mental illness should not be a barrier to a good quality of life. Our advice and information pages contain all you need to know about getting the proper treatment and support for you or a loved one and what you can do if you feel the help you are getting is not right.

Rights and restrictions

If you experience mental illness or care for someone who does, it is essential to know your rights. Our information pages has advice on mental health laws, rights and restrictions, social care, welfare, and resources about the police, courts & prison service.

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No matter how bad things are, we can help.

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1 in 4 people will be affected by a mental health problem in their lifetime - we are here to support them when they do.

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In Charlie's Memory is a life-saving suicide prevention service based in Highbridge. They support anyone 11 years of age and over with 1:1 and group support.

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Find links to a variety of services covering a range of needs

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Mental health support - Bridgwater Bay PCN

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Whether you want to understand how you’re feeling, find ways to feel better, or support someone who's struggling, Young Minds is here to help = for young people and parents.

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YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People

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YoungMinds are a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents, making sure all young people can get the mental health support they need.

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Young Somerset’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Service helps children and young people feel happier and more confident. We know that life can be difficult sometimes, so our team is here to help if you feel worried, sad, or anxious.

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Mental Health and Wellbeing Support - Young Somerset

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Young Somerset’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Service helps children and young people feel happier and more confident. We know that life can be difficult sometimes, so our team is here to help if you feel worried, sad, or anxious.

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Free, safe and anonymous support for mental well being

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Kooth is your online mental wellbeing community. Access free, safe and anonymous

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Offering advice to young people, parents and carers of those experiencing bullying

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We give hope and help to thousands of children and families each year and work in communities throughout England and Wales to help keep children safe. Our vision is for all children to grow up in supportive communities safe from bullying and harm.​ Our mission is to provide practical support, training, and advice to challenge bullying and protect young lives.

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Supporting anyone who is under 19 with any issue they are going through - online, on the phone, anytime.

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On Thursday 30 November from 2:30am - 7:30am, you won't be able to contact Childline whilst we do some important maintenance to our systems. This means that 1-2-1 chats, calling and messages to Childline will be unavailable. You'll still be able to use the Childline website for advice and information.

If you're in danger or it's an emergency, you should always call 999

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Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call us on 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.

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Support to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.

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Dedicated to the prevention of suicide and promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

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Thinking of suicide?

Are you, or is a young person you know, not coping with life? For confidential suicide prevention advice contact HOPELINE247.

My whole way of thinking has changed. I feel positive about my future and the people around me. I'm now looking forward to the future and helping others just like me!

Thank you so much for the incredible support PAPYRUS and HOPELINE247 has given me. You helped me in that moment and it kept me alive.

I intend to continue to fundraise for and promote PAPYRUS. I am so proud and humbled to be involved with a wonderful charity, and to have received the support that I have.

Having been personally bereaved by suicide I understand the importance and need for our charity. I am surrounded by others who are as passionate as I am about saving lives.

* All feedback is provided by people who contact PAPYRUS. All feedback has full consent of the user and the user remains fully anonymous. Some feedback may have been adapted to keep the users anonymity.

Our latest news

Stay up to date with PAPYRUS; our news section is regularly updated with helpful advice and guidance, as well as information about our upcoming events and campaigns. If you have any questions or queries please get in touch.

Our upcoming events

Please see below some of our upcoming and exciting events including fundraisers and charity events we will be attending. For more information please get in touch.

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Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention | Prevention of Young Suicide

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PAPYRUS UK is a charity for the prevention of young suicide (under 35) in the UK | Call PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 on 0800 068 4141 Now

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Are you a young person looking for advice, or want to connect with other young carers? You've come to the right place.

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Support for parents and family members with a range of resources and information to support you to help your children or older family members.

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MindEd for Families - children and teens

Are you a parent or carer who is concerned about the mental health of your child or teenager? Do you just want some hints and tips on parenting? MindEd for Families has advice and information from trusted experts and will help you to understand what problems occur, what you can do to best support your family, and how to take care of yourself. MindEd for Families is written by a team of specialists and parents, working together. You do not need to register to use these resources.

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Are you a parent or carer who is concerned about the mental health of your child or teenager? Do you just want some hints and tips on parenting? MindEd for Families has advice and information from trusted experts and will help you to understand what problems occur, what you can do to best support your family, and how to take care of yourself.

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Whether it’s your relationship with a partner, a child, a family member or anyone else -  we help everyone to build better relationships.

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Relate offers counselling services for every type of relationship nationwide. We provide advice on marriage, LGBT issues, divorce and parenting.

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There is always someone to listen if you are in crisis or feeling suicidal.

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Samaritans works to make sure there's always someone there for anyone who needs someone. Read more.

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Offering a range of tailored support and will work with you to find the best way forward.

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Somerset and Wessex Eating Disorders Association (SWEDA), England, UK

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Somerset and Wessex Eating Disorders Association (SWEDA) provide support for anorexia, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorders.

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You do not need to have a diagnosed mental health condition to refer yourself to NHS talking therapies for anxiety and depression.

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Find NHS talking therapies for anxiety and depression

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If you live in England and are aged 18 or over, you can access NHS talking therapies services for anxiety and depression.

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You can receive support from Somerset Carers for free if are over 18 and you look after someone in an ‘unpaid’ caring capacity.

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Free support & information for Carers just like you. - Somerset Carers

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Who cares for the carers? We do. Caring for another person is very rewarding, but can be overwhelming and lonely at times. Who can use the service? You can receive support from Somerset Carers for free if are over 18 and you look after someone in an ‘unpaid’ caring capacity (not employed or self employed as … Continued

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A team of committed people with lived experience looking to help others who are suffering from anxiety.

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National charity helping people with Anxiety - Anxiety UK

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Become a Member of Anxiety UK. We pride ourselves on being user led, with many on our staff and volunteer team having personal experience of anxiety.

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Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope.

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24/7

You can text us any time, day or night.

Confidential

Your messages with us are confidential and anonymous.

Free

It is free to text Shout from all major mobile networks in the UK.

Get involved

Donations doubled in the Big Give Christmas Challenge

Simply support Shout's Big Give campaign by midday on 5 December, and your donation will be doubled!

Can you help us hit our match funding target of £50,000 and support a further 5,000 people this winter?

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Ways to cope with upsetting events in the news

If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious or sad about what's going on in the news, know that you're definitely not alone. Here are some actions we can take to help us cope better through times like this.

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I think Shout saved my life tonight... no one has ever made me feel so safe, listened to and understood

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Online resources and support

However you're feeling right now, you don't have to face it alone. We're here to support you with your mental health.

Take a look at our resources, information and support, find further help or reach out to one of our volunteers.

Resources for you

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Shout - UK's 24/7 Crisis Text Service for Mental Health Support

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Shout 85258 is the UK's first 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis. Get free, confidential mental health support anytime, anywhere. Text 'SHOUT' to 85258.

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The UK’s largest mental health support directory. Whether you want to find a service to help you feel better or you want to support someone who is struggling, we can help.

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We all have times when we feel low, anxious or overwhelmed and it's not always easy to know what to do to feel better.

Here, you can find what works for you. We'll show you simple and practical ways to ease anxiety, manage stress, lift your mood and sleep better.

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If you are feeling stressed, anxious, low or can’t sleep, Every Mind Matters can help with expert advice, practical tips and personalised actions to help you.

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Family Lives provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families. If you need to talk, we're here to listen.

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Parenting and Family Support - Family Lives (Parentline Plus) | Family Lives

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Parenting and family support from Family Lives (formerly Parentline Plus) through our website, helpline 0808 800 2222, email service at askus@familylives.org.uk, live chat and local services.

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Providing evidenced-backed advice and resources.

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Mental Health Foundation | Good mental health for all

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Explore information to help you understand mental health and get advice on how you look after your own mental health or support someone you know with theirs.

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Be Mindful delivers all the elements of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) through a digital programme.

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The clinical-grade mindfulness-based cognitive therapy program for improved mental health

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Aim to tackle the barriers that hold people back and provide practical tools and support to help them thrive at home, at school, and at work.

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Mental health training and consultancy is just one of the ways we are changing the experience of people living with poor mental health across the UK. By educating workplaces, we can create an open culture and break the stigma.

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Mental Health UK works across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to support people affected by mental health problems.

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We’re the suicide prevention charity on a mission to help people end their misery, not their lives.

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Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

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We're the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and we're uniting the UK against suicide.

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Specialists in supporting self help for sufferers of phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder and other related anxiety disorders.

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No Panic is a registered charity that helps and supports those living with Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other related anxiety disorders.

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Imagine standing face to face with your fears, facing similar anxiety but sensing a newfound strength to confront them! Isn't it empowering? That's what exposure therapy does.

It is human nature to avoid situations, activities, and things that cause fear. It may suppress anxiety in the short term, but this can worsen your fears over time. Even a thought of that fear can lead to panic attacks.

Exposure therapy exposes you to the stimuli in a safe environment to uncover your inner reservoir of courage and resilience. You feel like the weight of fear is gradually reducing and getting replaced by a growing sense of empowerment.

In this blog written by Dr Becky Spelman the Private Therapy Clinic, we'll discuss what exposure therapy is, how it works for panic attacks, and what research says about its effectiveness in managing panic attacks.

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No Panic is a charity helping/supporting people who live with panic attacks, phobia's, OCD & other anxiety related disorders.

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Providing services across England, from Northumberland to Devon, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce, who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support.

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Mental Health Matters is a nationwide charity providing a wide range of support to people with mental health needs,.

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Providing support, information, training and consultancy about self harm to individuals who self harm, their friends, families and professionals.

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By Lisa Williamson (Suicide Bereavement Service Lead) On Wednesday evening (1st November), I was invited to attend The Voluntary Sector Awards 2023 as I had

By Laura Hughes (Suicide Crisis Service Lead - Maternity Cover) The Tomorrow Project is currently inviting applications for an unpaid academic internship, which involves contributing

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Information & Advice for Mental Health Discrimination

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Information & Advice for Mental Health Discrimination

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It's hard enough to experience mental health problems, without having to face the judgement, shame and isolation that often surrounds them. That's why we want to end mental health discrimination.

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Copyright © 2023 Time To Change. Time to Change is led by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness.

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Anyone who wants to talk about whatever is on their mind can quickly reach out to a trained, compassionate listener through our network. We have hundreds of listeners who come from all walks of life and have diverse experiences.

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Whether you're looking for a therapist or just someone to talk to right now during some difficult times, 7 Cups is a place where you can be heard. Start for free today.