Rethink’s Bristol Community Support Services work directly to help City of Bristol based people with mental health issues make a positive difference in their lives. A placement within the service can last for up to six months, either working towards a specific goal or to build confidence and create meaningful connections within the community. Referrals through a GP or Secondary Mental Health Services.
Resources:
Bristol Samaritans (116 123)
Samaritans provide free confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by phone, and also offer non-urgent support by email and post.
Severnside Institute for Psychotherapy
The Severnside Institute for Psychotherapy provide psychotherapy across the South West of England. Low-cost psychotherapy is provided through the Training Patient Scheme, which matches clients with therapists in training.
Shelter (Bristol services)
Shelter provide advice, information, support, and legal aid legal services to individuals who are experiencing issues with housing, homeless, or at risk of homelessness.
SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery promote choice in recovery from addiction through a national network of mutual aid support meetings.
SWEDA
SWEDA offer a range of services for people with eating disorders across Somerset and the surrounding areas, including counselling and support groups.
South Bristol Advice Services
South Bristol Advice Services provides free, professional, confidential advice and information to residents of South Bristol seeking help with welfare benefits and debt.
Studio Upstairs
Studio Upstairs are an arts and health charity providing creative community hubs and positive, life-changing interventions for people with mental and emotional difficulties.
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide offer peer support to adults (aged 18+) who have been bereaved by suicide. Services include support groups, including a dedicated online group for men, a community forum, and telephone and email helpline services.
Wellspring Counselling
Wellspring offers confidential help and support to residents of North Somerset who are experiencing loss and bereavement, relationship difficulties, stress and anxiety, depression or emotional abuse. Services are available for children and young people (aged 11 – 18) and adults (18+).