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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...
Mental Health Apps: Finding the Right Support for You
There are many resources available to support your mental wellbeing. It’s a digital age, and mental health apps have...
Finding Community Over a Cuppa
A kind word and a listening ear go a long way when it comes to staying mentally well. Gathering for a warm drink and a...
MHAW 2025: Community at the Heart of Somerset’s Mental Wellbeing
Mental Health Awareness Week this year centres on 'Community' – a theme that...
Eating Disorders—Let’s Look at the Facts
Did you know that about 1.25 million people in the UK live with an eating disorder? Despite the conditions being...
Eating Disorder Support in Somerset
Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is a time when we can all learn more about eating disorders, and it’s an...