One in four of us will experience mental health issues at some point in our lives, whether that be short periods of stress & grief, or long term mental illnesses.
If these mental health issues become severe enough to interfere with your ability to function, you may have a significant psychological or mental illness, such as anxiety or depression.
If you are suffering with your mental health, you can find a range of support options below, including emergency helplines.
Looking after your mental health is something we should be doing continuously, not just when we are struggling, feeling low, anxious or stressed. It is key to remember that our mental health is just as valuable as our physical health and should be invested in as such.
Staying on top of your mental health helps us feel good now, whilst also preparing us to deal with difficult times in the future.
Check out 6 ways you can help support your mental health below 👇
If you’re feeling down or anxious, help for your mental wellbeing is available across Wales, both online and over the phone. These resources are safe, free, and you don’t need a referral, click below to read more.
If you are concerned about your mental health, please ensure you visit your GP who will be able to treat less complex mental health conditions and prescribe any medication that may be needed.
However, we understand that sometimes emergency assistance may also be needed, please find useful links below:
C.A.L.L. – Community Advice and Listening (emergency helpline)
DAN 24/7 (drug and alcohol helpline)
Gofal (independence and recovery)
Mental Health Matters Wales (mental health and wellbeing services)
Out of GP hours – T: 0330 123 9180
Samaritans (24/7 emotional support line)
Saneline (out of hours support)
Social Services (office hours) – T: 01656 642279
Social Services (out of hours) – T: 01443 849944
Tŷ Elis (counselling services)
If you are an individual or a group from Bridgend County Borough who promotes positive mental health and wellbeing, or provides a service for people with a mental health issue, please contact us!
We can provide you information, training and advice on mental health policy, funding opportunities, etc. If you are a mental health service user, or a carer, we work with other agencies in mental health service planning to best fulfil the needs of service users and carers.
See a full list of networks & forums below:
If you want to set up a group we can give you advice about getting started and provide you with resources and access to other specialist groups who might be able to help you further.
Find out about local mental health and wellbeing networks here.
Further information may also be found on this fairly new resource ‘Bridgend Mental Health Pathways’
