Victim Support offer free, independent, and confidential advice and support to anyone who has been affected by crime, including a 24-hour helpline, and advocacy for victims of domestic abuse.
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WECIL
WECIL is a charity run by and for disabled people in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Services include helplines and employment support.
In B&NES, WECIL provides services for disabled children and young people, including volunteer befriending and activities.
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+).
Womankind
Womankind supports women in the Bristol area with professional counselling, group psychotherapy, befriending and a helpline service.
YMCA
YMCA England and Wales support young people with issues like housing and homelessness, health and wellbeing, and information and advice.
YoungMinds
YoungMinds provide advice, information, and tools to help young people to look after their mental health, and to inform parents of young people on issues relating to youth mental health.
Cruse Bereavement Support
Cruse offer support for people who have experienced bereavement across the UK through their national helpline. Local support services are also available.
OTR Bristol & South Glos
OTR is a mental health social movement by and for young people aged 11 – 25 living in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Projects include social groups and workshops, talking therapies, and focused support for LGBTQIA+ and BAME young people.
Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling (BCPC)
BCPC offer low-cost counselling with trainee counsellors to those on low incomes in Bath.
Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling (BCPC) website
Mothers for Mothers – Perinatal/Postnatal Depression Support
Mothers for Mothers is a group of mothers most of who have suffered depression or distress after the birth of one or more babies. They offer support information and most of all a listening ear for any worries or concerns you may have. They offer a telephone and text helpline service, support groups and counselling.
Mothers for Mothers – Perinatal/Postnatal Depression Support website