Mendip Locality
Contact the Mendip Team
Serving the Mendip area of Somerset: Wells, Glastonbury, Street, Shepton Mallet, Radstock & Frome.
To access support please call locally on 01823 276892 or freephone 0800 138 1692 or email: mendip@openmentalhealth.org.uk
If you work with mental health patients, the Open Mental Health alliance can provide access to a range of specialist services to help you support adults in Somerset struggling with their mental health, learn more here.
The support you need, when you need it
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Peer Support
Watch offer a range of courses including Self-Discovery and Peer Worker Development Programme.
Watch also facilitates Pathways; an online Peer Group for anyone in Somerset to join.
Rethink Mental Illness have volunteer Peer Mentors that can provide 1:1 peer support to people experiencing mental distress.
Second Step have a Peer Support Worker who supports individuals experiencing suicidal ideation.
Online Peer Support from WATCH
Please visit the WATCH website to learn more >>
If you would like further information about the courses or to sign up please contact: courses@watchproject.org.uk
Online Group Support from Mind in Somerset
Mind in Somerset deliver the following online groups (county-wide):
To learn more about these sessions please email: mendip@openmentalhealth.org.uk
| Title | Day | Time | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roleplaying Game and Peer Support Group | Monday | 1:30pm – 4:00pm | Explore imaginative worlds, build confidence, and connect with others. |
| Reclaim the Body | Tuesday | 1:00pm to 2.30 pm | On Zoom. Using gentle movements to sooth the nervous system and build body/mind resilience. Including eye movements, body scan, breathing, and visualisation. |
| Wellbeing Friends | Wednesday | 11:00am – 1:00pm | A friendly, supportive group where you can learn coping strategies to improve wellbeing. 12-week course includes: 5 Ways to Wellbeing, Relaxation, Sleep, Goal Setting, Stress and Anxiety, Catastrophising ,Confidence, Change. |
| Peer Support Group | Wednesday | 2:30pm – 4:00pm | A safe space to meet like-minded people, chat about daily life, share interests, and join quizzes. |
| Cycles of Change Skills Course | Wednesday | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Learn to be kinder to yourself, focus on wellbeing, and build self-esteem. |
| Art and Craft Support Group | Thursdays | 1.30-3.00pm | Bring your own craft or just yourself. A calm, supportive space to meet and develop creativity. |
In Person 1:1 and Group Support
Mind in Somerset provide flexible, holistic 1:1 support from Open Mental Health Recovery and Wellbeing Workers. This support can be delivered either in person in individuals’ homes or community venues (anywhere in Mendip) and at Mind in Somerset’s Shepton Mallet Hub, as well as over zoom or on the phone, depending on need and preference.
Mind in Somerset delivers the following in-person groups in Mendip:
To learn more about these sessions please email: mendip@openmentalhealth.org.uk
Important Information
All groups are for people aged 18+. Referral required via: Mindline: 0800 138 1692 or mindinsomerset.org.uk. Some groups may have waiting times
| Title | Where | Day | Time | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Well-Grounded | Shepton Mallet | Wednesdays | 11-1pm | A peer support group using nature to boost mood. Drop-ins welcome. |
| Cooking Group | Shepton Mallet | Every other Wednesday | 2-4pm | Learn simple cooking skills using fresh ingredients to support mental wellbeing. |
| Shepton Mallet Community Day | Shepton Mallet | Alternate Thursdays and Saturdays | Thursdays 5.30-8.30pm and Saturdays 12-3pm. | A welcoming place to drop in where you can socialise with others that may be in a similar situation, be involved in fun activities or access guidance, reassurance and support. |
| Wellbeing and Self-Expression Course | Shepton Mallet | Tuesdays | 2:30pm – 4:00pm | Focus on emotions, coping skills, and creative self-expression. |
| Hearing Voices Peer Support Group | Shepton Mallet | A safe space for those who hear, see, or sense things others may not. Contact: hearingvoices@mindinsomerset.org.uk or 01749 233115 |
Psychologists, mental health nurses, occupational therapists
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust are able to offer assessment and treatment interventions for people of all ages with a range of mental health difficulties including those with very complex needs, or mental health difficulties that mean someone is a risk to themselves or other people. Support is mainly offered in the community although there are inpatient wards for people needing treatment in hospital.
There are different teams and individuals that offer specific interventions, these include, home treatment (crisis support), perinatal, early psychosis, assertive outreach, employment support, forensic, eating disorder, memory assessment, wellbeing clinics, dual diagnosis, specialist psychological interventions and many more.
Interventions include a wide range of therapies, brief psychological interventions, crisis support, medication (prescribing, administering and support), well-being advice, and courses.
Housing, money and benefits support
Specialist Citizen’s Advice caseworkers can provide support for people experiencing mental health difficulties who also have needs around debt and money advice, benefits access, housing, employment and discrimination.
Older People Specialists
Older People’s Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) can work with you if you are aged 65 or over and experiencing moderate or severe mental illness. They assess, treat, monitor and support you and your family, in your own home.
Age UK Somerset can provide telephone support for older adults who are experiencing mental distress.
Managed by Rethink, Reconnect is a support service for people experiencing memory loss and dementia.
Health Connections Mendip lists dozens of groups & services.
Mendip Live at Home scheme may include: Lunch clubs, outings and exercise classes.
Call Companions is a free service for older people who are lonely, isolated.
The Silver Line Helpline is a free, confidential telephone service just for older people.
Golden Oldies is for anyone, in particular older people, including those with dementia and Alzheimer’s and their carers.
Eating Disorder Specialists
SWEDA can provide support and guidance sessions for anyone struggling with eating disorders.
Crisis Safe Space
Second Step provide a Crisis Safe Space.