We’ve collated a list with links to local & national organisations offering advice and support for mental health and wellbeing. Your mental health matters and help is out there.
Local support
- Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (AWP) NHS Trust have a wealth of information on their website. Find useful guidance and links including how to get support for your mental help. If you are at immediate risk of harm and need emergency, call 999.
- Olive Branch Counselling are a professional counselling agency and charity located in the centre of Chippenham. They provide a safe and affordable counselling service for adults. Check their website for more information.
- The Therapy Rooms in Chippenham work with adults, young people, children, couples and families on a wide range of counselling and therapy needs. For more information about the Therapy Rooms visit their website.
- Health Improvement Coach – A dedicated Health Improvement Coach from Wiltshire Council can assist you every step of the way to achieving and maintaining your goals to improve your health and mental wellbeing. They can also help you find other services and activities. This service is for people aged 18 + and is free. Find out more on the Wiltshire Council website here.
- Wiltshire Mind is a local mental health charity supporting people across Wiltshire who are experiencing emotional or mental health difficulties. Find out more on their website.
Focused on young people
- On Your Mind is the website for Wiltshire Children and Young People Emotional Wellbeing Service, provided by the HCRG Care Group and funded by Wiltshire Council. Their website is full of practical tips, advice, and information about supporting children and young people’s emotional wellbeing.
- Teen Talk provide a confidential counselling service to young people aged 10 to 25 within North and West Wiltshire. Find out more on their website.
National support
- Relate is a charity that provides support to help individuals, couples and families of all ages, backgrounds and sexual orientations to get the most out of their relationships. You don’t need a referral from a GP to access their services.
- Calm (The Campaign Against Living Miserably)provide life-saving services, information and advice to help anyone struggling with life navigate the issues that can make us feel miserable. Find out more on their website.
- Cruse help people through one of the most painful times in life with bereavement support, information and campaigning.
- Every Mind Matters is run by Public Health England and designed help you make small changes that fit your life, so you feel better and healthier every day.
- Mind are a national charity who provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They provide lots of information and support on their website
- Samaritans are always available for a call and a chat to help with whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123 for free, or via email.
- Shout – Shout is the UK’s first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope. More info on their website.
- SANE is a leading UK charity providing emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness. Find out more on their website.
Focused on young people
- Every Mind Matters – lots of tips and support for looking after a young person’s mental health from Public Health England.
- The Mix offer free, confidential support, expert advice and a welcoming community, all designed with and for young people.
- Hope Again is the youth website of Cruse Bereavement Service. They provide advice and support for any young person dealing with the loss of a loved one. Information about how to contact Hope Again is here.
- PAPYRUS is the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. They provide help and support on their website. They also provide HOPELINE UK which is a confidential support and advice service for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide and anyone who is concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide.
- Young Minds are a charity fighting for young people’s mental health. They want to make sure all young people get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life’s challenges. They provide lots of advice and support for young people on their website here.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Apps
- Find a range of trusted mental health and wellbeing apps, accredited by Mind here.
Why not also take a look at the many local charities that are also offering a wide range of support to the Chippenham community. If you are a local organisation offering mental health support to the people of Chippenham please get in contact with us and we will add you to this list.
