Our emotional support helpline MindLine is running an extended service during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and is now open 7 nights a week, 7pm-11pm on 0808 808 0330. Please note from the week beginning 12th July 2021, the service will be open 5 nights a week, Wednesday to Sunday, 7pm – 11pm.
Our trans+ and non-binary helplineMindLine Trans+is running as normal, 8pm to Midnight Mondays and Fridays on 0300 330 5468.
We also have a dedicated daytime telephone line that can point you in the right direction to find support for mental health and wellbeing needs. Our Information and Signposting line is open between 9:30am and 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). You can reach us on 0117 980 0370, or at info@bristolmind.org.uk.
Outreach Advocacy service is running as normal, with COVID-secure drop-ins every Tuesday from 11am to 2pm at our offices in Old Market. The service is also able to help and receive new referrals by telephone and email. Visit theOutreach Advocacy page to find out more. You can call the service on 0117 980 0376, or emailadvocacy@bristolmind.org.uk.
You can also take a look at our YouTube channel, where we have put together some short videos around ways to support ourselves during this difficult time. Below is a video on Managing anxiety during COVID-19 from Claire Plummer.
What we’re doing
The Bristol Mind building is currently closed to the public, but the majority of our services are still running through telephone and email. Please see here for more information.
For more information on looking after your mental health during this uncertain time, please clickhere.
Our Outreach Advocacy Drop-ins have resumed running every Tuesday between 11am to 2pm. To attend the Drop-in simply come to our offices at 35 Old Market Street, BS2 0EZ. Here you can meet with an advocate, discuss your issues with them. Those who would prefer to access the service by telephone (0117 980 0376) or email (advocacy@bristolmind.org.uk)
Bristol Mind is affiliated to National Mind and is committed to National Mind’s values and quality management standards. See the national Mind website.
