12 New Mental Health Services across Cwm Taf Morgannwg!
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12 new Mental Health projects have been announced as part of the recent Cwm Taf Morgannwg Covid response grant.
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A Space for Us
Valleys Kids and partners New Horizons and Eye-to-Eye will be working with children and young people and their families from RCT to develop person centred support for those who are facing increased challenges.
For more information call 01443 420870 or email lynfa@valleyskids.biz
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Art Across the Generations
Artis Community have developed a number of projects to allow access to arts to help aid mental wellbeing. These include; Crafty Cuppa (open access), Talk + Walk the Art (open access), Intergenerational Skills Share (open access 11yrs +) and Our Place Outdoors (closed group).
For more information call 01443 490390 or email info@artiscommunity.or.uk
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Community Crisis Support
MHM Wales have launched a new crisis support service in Bridgend that provides befriending and support to help improve mental health.
For more information call 01656 651450 or email CCLSW@mhmwales.org
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CTM Self-Harm Project
New Horizons will be launching their new self-harm project with partners, MHM Wales, Eye-to-Eye and Samaritans where they will be offering; peer support sessions, recovery college courses, counselling and awareness raising workshops.
For more information call 01685 881113 or email info@newhorizons-mentalhealth.co.uk
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Eating Disorder Support
Working in partnership with the Specialist Eating Disorders Team, MHM Wales will be delivering online staffed Eating Disorder Peer Support Groups across Cwm Taf Morgannwg.
For more information call 01656 651450 or email sorted@mhmwales.org |
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Just Ask!
Cancer support charity, Ray of Light, are expanding their Just Ask project which provides emotional and practical support to families supporting someone with cancer across Cwm Taf Morgannwg.
For more information call 07971 349703 or email sue@rayoflightwales.org.uk |
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Mental Health Advocacy - Non Statutory
MHM Wales have launched a new advocacy service in Bridgend to help those facing difficulties to understand thier options and rights.
For more information call 0300 10 249 70 or email cas@mhmwales.org
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Mental Health Support Hub
CTM Mind along with partners, Valleys Steps, Age Connects Morgannwg and Citizens Advice RCT have launched a pilot Support Hub which will act as a Single Point of Access to support people to find appropriate mental health services across Cwm Taf Morgannwg.
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Purple Shoots - self reliant Groups
Purple Shoots will be working with Cynon Taff Housing Association to deliver a series of workshops to residents to improve skills and confidence with the view to forming a self reliant group.
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Seize The Day
Head 4 Arts has teamed up with The Parent Network to encourage families across Merthyr Tydfil to participate in art based activities to improve their wellbeing by delivering online activities and delivery activity packs.
For more information email info@head4arts.org.uk
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Spring Forward!
In the New Year Tanio will be delivering their Spring Forward project to two schools in Bridgend which is about developing emotional literacy through forest arts. |
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Local support for the festive period
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Wellbeing Support
Interlink are operating with a reduced Wellbeing Team up until the 23rd December. We can help identify and refer you on to community and national services to help with both practical and emotional support.
Call 01443 846200 or email wellbeing@interlinkrct.org.uk
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Community Resilience Hubs
RCTCBC will continue to operate the Community Resilience Hubs up until Christmas Eve and can offer residents support for practical and emotional needs.
They will be closed between Christmas and New Year however will continue to deliver emergency food parcels for anyone in need.
Call 01443 425 020 or complete an e-form
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Mental Health Crisis Team
Please remember that if you are in crisis the Mental Health Crisis Team is available 24/7 and can be contacted on 01443 443 712
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National support for the festive period
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CALL Mental Health Listening Line
The Community Advice and Listening Line provide a confidential mental health listening and emotional support line which is open 24/7.
Call 0800132737, text 2help2 to 81066 or visit CALL's website.
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Samaritans
Whatever you are going through a Samaritan will face it with you 24/7.
Call 116 123 or you can chat online
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dan 24/7
A free and bilingual helpline providing a single point of contact for anyone in Wales wanting further information or help relating to drugs or alcohol.
Call 0808 808 22 34, text DAN to 81066 or visit the dan247 website
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Live Fear Free Helpline
A 24hr helpline for domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Call 0808 80 10 800, text 07860 077333 or access the chat function through the website.
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The Silver Line
A 24hr helpline offering information, friendship and advice for older people.
Call 0800 4 70 80 90 or visit The Silver Line website for more information.
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Meic
A helpline with information, advice and support for children and young people that operates from 8am to midnight.
Call 080880 23456, text 84001 or chat online.
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MIND
If you are struggling with your mental health this winter Mind have some excellent resources to support you:
Mind's National Active Monitoring Service (a six week guided self-help course)
Access Mind's A-Z of mental health information and support.
Call Mind's Infoline on 0300 123 3393, text 86463
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Bereavement Support
Grief Support Cymru is a volunteer-led organisation that offer bereavement support. Based on the clients needs the service offers a range of support; Pre-Bereavement, Hands On, Listening and Moving On.
If you would like to find more then call 01443 440510 or email info@griefsupport.cymru
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Cwm Taf Morgannwg Recovery College
The Recovery College timetable for Spring 2021 is now available. If you are interested in finding out more please contact:
New Horizons 01685 881113 info@newhorizonsmentalhealth.co.uk
CTM MInd 01685 707480/707486 info@ctmmind.org.uk
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Digital Activities
Spectacle Theatre will be recommencing their Gaming Sessions and Tiktok sessions again from the 6th January. The groups are aimed at 10-15yr old and 16-18yr olds and are held online on a Wednesday and Thursday from 5pm - 6pm resepctively.
To find out more you can call Michelle on 07902 763253 or email Michelle.spectacletheatre@gmail.com
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Energy Advice
Looking after an older relative who lives by themselves? With a smart meter, you can wave goodbye to manual meter readings and estimated energy bills. Find out more by contacting Citizens Advice RCT's Energy Advice Team on 01443 409284.
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Rural RCT
Valleys Steps have teamed up with Coed Lleol and will be looking to introduce a 6 week Stress Management and Mindfulness course combined with woodland and nature-based activities to improve wellbeing in the New Year. Valleys Steps are keen to hear from individuals and groups who would be interested to get involve. If you want to know more please contact judith.parry@valleyssteps.org
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New National over 50's Alcohol Helpline
Barod and We Are With You have launched an over 50's Alcohol Helpline providing support and advice.
The helpline is available 7 days a week; Monday to Friday 12pm - 8pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm 0808 8010750.
Webchat is also available for anyone who does not wish to speak on the phone.
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Mental Health Support at Work
Able Futures can help you manage your mental health at work. They can give you 9 months advice and guidance from a mental health specialist who can help your mental health at work.
Call Able Futures on 0800 321 3137 between 8am and 10.30pm Monday to Friday or apply online.
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Finally, we would like to wish you all,
A very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
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Contact our mental health coordinator
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Our mental health coordinator connects people with services or information which boosts their psychological wellbeing.
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For more information about us, please email krogerson-davies@interlinkrct.org.uk.
Visit Interlink's website.
Visit VAMT's website.
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