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Mental Health Support

Many people will experience emotional problems at some point in their life, varying from anxiety and depression, to eating disorders and relationship problems. There are many organisations, both local and national, that can offer information, advice and support.

Our ‘Starting Conversations’ event focused on support for young people experiencing mental health problems and guidance for parents on how to start the all important conversations around mental health. You can watch the video or download the resources here:

Watch our Starting Conversations event on Youtube

Below you will find information on all the services and organisations that took part in our Starting Conversations event as well as more local and national services.

Crisis Support

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Support for individuals, those worried about someone they know who may be suicidal and those needing support after suicide.

Calm Harm is an award-winning app for managing self harm, developed for teenage mental health charity stem4 Dr Nihara Krause MBE.

Childline is a free, private and confidential service where children can talk about anything, no matter how small or big.

Crisis Safe Space is an out-of-hours service provided by our partners Mind in Somerset and Second Step for anyone who is struggling.

Specialist service for people experiencing, or at high risk of developing, their first episode of psychosis. Focuses on people aged 14 – 65.

Confidential support and advice for those aged 35 and under having suicidal thoughts.

Confidential listening service to talk about your feelings and experiences and anything else on your mind

Papyrus is the national charity for the prevention of young suicide.

The Samaritans offer a safe place for people to talk at any time they like.

SHOUT – 24/7 Free Text service for anyone in a crisis anytime

24 hour phone line for mental health support.

The Nelson Trust are a Women Community Service. We have a Women’s Centre in Bridgewater but offer an outreach service all over Somerset.

Young Minds – Children and Young People’s Mental Health Charity

Local groups and organisations

2BU run LGBTQ+ support groups, 1:1 support and community outreach services for young people in Somerset (aged up to 25 yrs).

As a Mum are you struggling, constantly battling with Mum Guilt and lacking confidence in your ability to be a good mother?

Children and Young People Somerset Health website

Confidential impartial advice on rights, benefits, employment, redundancy, housing and relationships.

Coleford Youth Club YMCA welcomes young people aged 10 to 19 years to catch up, have fun and support each other.

Crisis Safe Space is an out-of-hours service provided by our partners Mind in Somerset and Second Step for anyone who is struggling.

Early Help offer a range of support related to any aspect of life, from before a baby is born right up to…

Specialist service for people experiencing, or at high risk of developing, their first episode of psychosis. Focuses on people aged 14 -…

Focus Frome offer affordable, professional, person centred counselling in Frome for adults, young people and children.

ADHD, autistic, dyspraxia, dyslexia, trauma, PDA and all your mental health needs with a Neurodivergent Therapist.

Friends of Somerset Young Carers was set up when it became apparent that the Young Carers in Somerset needed more support.

Free counselling services for pregnant women and new mothers, Bump to Baby Group, ante- & postnatal classes.

Together with Health Connections Mendip, Frome Medical Practice offer a wide range of health care services.

Frome Menopause Cafe welcomes all, whether you’re in menopause, perimenopausal or just curious! It’s a safe and welcoming space where everyone is…

Secure and confidential service allowing young people to access health care professional for advice and support.

The Frome Therapy Rooms provides professional and attractive therapy spaces for hire, conveniently located in the heart of Frome.

Mental Health support and re-engagement with learning for young people struggling with mainstream school.

Laura-Jane is a nutritional and well-being therapist for adults, adolescents and children and a children’s yoga teacher

Health Connections Mendip supports people to connect to community activities and supportive networks for their wellbeing.

Journey Man Frome is a charity dedicated to supporting boys aged 13-17 with meet-ups and mentoring.

Personal development programmes for 14-18 year olds.

Online support sessions for new mums.

For anyone with Dementia or Alzheimer’s and their carers.

Confidential listening service to talk about your feelings and experiences and anything else on your mind

Free and informal group offering the chance to meet other young people who may be experiencing similar issues.

Music Therapy Somerset work with children and adults with special needs and adults living with Dementia.

Offering mental health advice and support to members of the gypsy and travelling community.

OpenStoryTellers are a progressive, creative arts organization for people with learning disabilities, building a welcoming community.

Mentoring services for Children and Young People from 5-25 years old in Somerset.

For children aged 5 – 12yrs, and matches volunteers with vulnerable children for weekly chat and activity sessions.

Relationship counselling for individuals, couples and families, counselling for children and young people and sex therapy.

Fun monthly group for pre teen girls exploring ways to grow up strong.

All-ability running group offering a safe space to talk about mental health.

Forest school and wellbeing sessions children and adults.

Shelf Help – Frome Town Library – collection of self help books around Young People’s Mental Health

24 hour phone line for mental health support.

The partnership of Marie Curie Companions and Mind in Somerset offer a combination of telephone and one to one bereavement counselling.

Charity supporting sight impaired people across Somerset.

Somerset Suicide Bereavement Support Service offers free help and advice to those bereaved by suicide.

Marilyn works with adults and children who feel they are not reaching their full potential. She offers individual and group sessions.

Support for anyone affected by eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, compulsive eating and binge eating disorder.

Meet new people, make friends and chat to a Health Connector about activities, support groups and services in your community.

Shiatsu and physical therapist. Physical therapy can help many health issues, both physical and emotional.

The Mandala Therapy Service offers therapeutic support for children and young people who have experienced trauma and abuse.

Youth group for 10-18 year olds with caring responsibilities including having a sibling with a disability.

We Hear You – support for people touched by cancer or other life threatening illnesses.

Wessex Counselling & Psychotherapy offer professional and affordable psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy.

Free nature group for anyone living with dementia or experiencing memory loss.

YMCA – Frome Youth Club – 10 -19 yrs

You-TH Space – affordable counselling service for 15-18 year olds in Frome.

Targeted Youth Work; Alternative Learning Provision and Enterprise; Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Support.

Offering help to young people aged 5-18 with issues like low-mood, anxiety and stress.

Online spaces for young people, and parents to find out what services are available for young people in the area.

Working with vulnerable young people, who have specific needs or characteristics requiring a focused response.

National organisations

2BU run LGBTQ+ support groups, 1:1 support and community outreach services for young people in Somerset (aged up to 25 yrs).

When a family loses a child or a young adult the effects are devastating for all who knew and loved them. The…

Addiction and mental health treatment to individuals across the UK, plus 24/7 free helpline.

Barnado’s provide direct support to LGBTQ+ children and young people around their gender and sexual identities.

Beat provide information, support and advice around eating disorders on their website as well as targeted helplines.

As a Mum are you struggling, constantly battling with Mum Guilt and lacking confidence in your ability to be a good mother?

Blue Cross offers emotional support and information for pet owners who may be experiencing the loss of a pet.

Bullying UK is part of Family Lives and have a free confidential helpline available from: Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm Weekends…

Support for individuals, those worried about someone they know who may be suicidal and those needing support after suicide.

Calm Harm is an award-winning app for managing self harm, developed for teenage mental health charity stem4 Dr Nihara Krause MBE.

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Single Point of Access (SPA) team receives all Somerset CAMHS referrals.

Free online resources for those caring for elderly parents, relatives, or friends providing peer to peer support.

Join the friendly and welcoming community to join a discussion, chat live, share your story or find and give support and advice.

Providing free mental health resources and training, educating young people, and those with responsibility for them.

Helpline for anyone affected by the death of a child of any age, from pre-birth to adult, under any circumstances.

Childline is a free, private and confidential service where children can talk about anything, no matter how small or big.

Crisis Safe Space is an out-of-hours service provided by our partners Mind in Somerset and Second Step for anyone who is struggling.

We provide bespoke help and support to Dads during the perinatal stage, mostly online or via phone, providing advice and assistance.

Ditch the Label are a pro equality and anti bullying charity, promoting equality and empowering people to overcome bullying.

UK wide network of volunteers offering accessible, grassroots services to those needing support during pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.

Early Help offer a range of support related to any aspect of life, from before a baby is born right up to…

Specialist service for people experiencing, or at high risk of developing, their first episode of psychosis. Focuses on people aged 14 -…

Family Lives is a free confidential helpline/online chat and website offering support for parents, parenting advice videos and forums.

Focus Frome offer affordable, professional, person centred counselling in Frome for adults, young people and children.

The FRANK website and phone line offers honest information about drugs as well as young people and parents advice sections.

ADHD, autistic, dyspraxia, dyslexia, trauma, PDA and all your mental health needs with a Neurodivergent Therapist.

Friends of Somerset Young Carers was set up when it became apparent that the Young Carers in Somerset needed more support.

Frome Menopause Cafe welcomes all, whether you’re in menopause, perimenopausal or just curious! It’s a safe and welcoming space where everyone is…

Secure and confidential service allowing young people to access health care professional for advice and support.

The Frome Therapy Rooms provides professional and attractive therapy spaces for hire, conveniently located in the heart of Frome.

Headway specialise in raising awareness of and providing support for brain injury survivors, their families and support networks.

Health Connections Mendip supports people to connect to community activities and supportive networks for their wellbeing.

Information and advice website for young people around all aspects of their health.

Confidential support and advice for those aged 35 and under having suicidal thoughts.

Kooth – Online Counselling

Love Respect – Information and support on healthy relationships

MeeToo – Free, fully moderated App for young people 11-25

Mental Health Foundation – Information and advice website around Mental Health.

Free and informal group offering the chance to meet other young people who may be experiencing similar issues.

Confidential emotional, mental health support helpline and signposting service for people who identify as Trans, A Gender, Gender Fluid, Non-binary.

Nacoa’s helpline is for everyone affected by a parent’s alcohol problem, and is at the heart of their work.

National Self Harm Network

Support with recognising Mental Health Illness – NSPCC Learning

Papyrus is the national charity for the prevention of young suicide.

PEGS is a support services specifically designed to help parents, carers and guardians experiencing child to parent abuse.

Support, friendship and information for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones.

For children aged 5 – 12yrs, and matches volunteers with vulnerable children for weekly chat and activity sessions.

Relationship counselling for individuals, couples and families, counselling for children and young people and sex therapy.

Rethink Mental Illness offer an advice and information service for anyone affected by mental health problems.

Fun monthly group for pre teen girls exploring ways to grow up strong.

Safe Link provides independent support for anyone who has experienced rape or sexual abuse and are offering drop-in sessions every second Wednesday…

The Samaritans offer a safe place for people to talk at any time they like.

Self Injury Support – Information and support for girls who self harm

SHOUT – 24/7 Free Text service for anyone in a crisis anytime

Marilyn works with adults and children who feel they are not reaching their full potential. She offers individual and group sessions.

The Filo Project is a small group day care initiative for those with early-moderate dementia and/or those who are socially isolated.

The Mix – Free information and support for under 25’s

Free mental health drop-in for over 18’s. Free cake and hot drinks, every second and fourth Friday from 10am-11:30am.

Wessex Counselling & Psychotherapy offer professional and affordable psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy.

Winston’s Wish – Professional therapeutic support for bereaved children

Young Minds – Children and Young People’s Mental Health Charity

Published

18 January 2021

Last Updated

11 April 2022

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