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World Mental Health Day: Find the Support that’s Right for You
Every year, World Mental Health Day gives us all a chance to pause and think about our wellbeing. This year, the...
Welfare and Financial Support in Somerset
As the song says, sometimes, money’s too tight to mention. Financial worries can feel like a heavy weight, and for...
How to Get Out and About: Community Transport in Somerset
Have you ever been offered the opportunity to join a group or take part in a therapeutic activity only to discover...
Mental Health: How to Support Someone You Care About
Did you know that, at any given time, about one in six people in the UK experiences a common mental health issue like...
World Suicide Prevention Day: Talk for Change
Wednesday, September 10th, is World Suicide Prevention Day. This year's theme, set by the World Health Organisation,...
Announcing the 2025 OMH Community Grant Recipients
We’ve funded initiatives that support the mental health and wellbeing of people across Somerset. We’re delighted to...
OMH Shortlisted for 2025 HSJ Awards
We are proud to announce that Somerset Open Mental Health VCFSE Alliance with Somerset Foundation Trust are...
Understanding Schizophrenia: Meet Ros and Andrew
Friday 25th July 2025 marks National Schizophrenia Awareness Day, but how much do you know about this complex mental...
SMI Engagement Training—the Art of Deep Listening
Do you listen to hear or to respond? While another person speaks, are you actively considering their words or thinking...
Mental Health Summer Wellbeing
It’s summertime, and we don’t need to tell you that it’s been a very hot one. While bright weather can cheer some of...
Why Belonging Matters
Over the past year, I’ve found myself thinking a lot about what’s really needed to make equity, diversity, and...
Crisis Safe Space in Somerset
Crisis Safe Space Crisis Safe Space is an out-of-hours service provided by our partners Mind in Somerset and Second...