Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations

Siaradwn Ni (Let's Talk)

Siaradwn Ni is a multi agency partnership project, developed as part of the local strategy to reduce suicide and self harm.

Siaradwn Ni (Let's Talk)

The Siaradwn Ni – Let’s Talk project is a five year Big Lottery funded programme which encompasses a range of training, service and support strands.

For more information on the Siaradwn Ni project download the leaflet here.

A project handbook can be downloaded here.

MOT Your Mental Health in 2010

A million pound project set up to promote positive mental health across the boroughs of Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot is urging residents to make a resolution to look after their emotional well being in 2010.

'Siaradwn Ni - Lets Talk' is a five year project backed by the Big Lottery Fund's Mental Health Matters programme. It is aimed at working with local voluntary and statutory agencies to promote positive mental well being, reduce barriers to accessing support, provide training and support to people who might be affected by mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and self harm.

Dr Tegwyn Williams, from the Mental Health Services Directorate of the ABMU Local Health Board, said "With the arrival of 2010, many people will be making New Year's resolutions about their physical health but it is important not to forget to look after your mental well being too.

"Mental health often suffers during the festive and new year periods - relationships can become strained, your normal routine is affected, money worries can increase and even overindulgence on alcohol and unhealthy food can affect the way you feel and see life.

"So make a resolution for 2010 to look after your own emotional health and support others to do the same."

Siaradwn Ni plans to launch its website early in the new year where you will be able to link into the project and access the relevant aspects of the project, so look out for www.siaradwnni.org.uk.

The first 'Siaradwn Ni - Lets Talk' conference which will be on the theme of 'Men and their Mental Health', will be held in the Bethlehem Church Life Centre, Cefn Cribwr, on the afternoon of 19th March 2010. For tickets and further information on the conference, please contact Mental Helath Matters on 01656 651450 or email admin@mhmwales.org