by Zoe | Mar 10, 2025 | News
Jo Poole is the new Lived Experience Independent Co-Chair of the Open Mental Health Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise alliance. Jo Poole was born into a Somerset farming family and had an early introduction to the challenges of mental illness....
by Zoe | Feb 10, 2025 | News
Open Mental Health Leaflets Available in Multiple Languages! This valuable resource is available to ensure wider mental health care accessibility. With OMH partner Diversity Voice, we’ve created translations of our general leaflet in Polish, Ukrainian, Pashto,...
by Zoe | Nov 20, 2024 | News, Stay Well
The holiday season can be demanding. Whether you’re feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or just need someone to listen, OMH Mindline Somerset is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, throughout the holiday season. And with Crisis Safe Space appointments available,...
by Zoe | Sep 25, 2024 | News
A new group for unpaid carers supporting people with mental health challenges will meet on the 1st of October 2024 from 10 am to 11:30 am at The ReCreation Hub, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater TA6 6HZ. Caring for someone experiencing mental health difficulties brings many...
by Zoe | Sep 3, 2024 | Blog, News
Having suicidal thoughts isn’t uncommon and can affect anyone, but recovery is possible; there are steps we can take to support someone to stay safe, and with support, people can feel more hopeful and in control of their lives. The theme of World Suicide Prevention...
by Zoe | May 8, 2024 | News
Move More, Feel Better This year, Mental Health Awareness Week runs from Monday, May 13th, to Sunday, May 19th, and focuses on the benefits of being active and moving more for our mental health. There is a strong link between physical activity and mental wellbeing....