Other organisations

MIND
Mind are a mental health charity that offers a range of support to people Nationwide through talking therapies and counselling, crisis helplines and befriending services. Mind has local offices all across the UK that offer more adapted to suit the needs of the local community.

Please follow the link to find out more: www.mind.org.uk

Sane
Sane are a nationwide charity that provides several helplines and messaging services for those who are struggling with their mental health or are feeling isolated. They also promote the newest research and studies into mental health treatments.

Please follow the link to find out more: www.sane.org.uk

Togetherall
Togetherall is an online anonymous service that offers peer support aimed to improve mental wellbeing through providing mental health tools and resources to people who desire quick online access.

Please follow the link to find out more: https://togetherall.com/en-gb/

Knowle West Health Association
Free counselling, please email: counsellingcoordinator@knowlewesthealthassoc.org.uk or call / text: 0734 007 9316 to be added to the waiting list

Please follow the link to find out more: www.kwha1.wordpress.com       

Wellaware website
A website containing information on a wide range of organisations designed to improve wellbeing.
www.wellaware.org.uk

Bristol Mental Health
Range of Psychological services for Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
Self referral or referral by GP
T: 0117 982 3209
http://www.bristolmentalhealth.org

Social Anxiety West
Self help groups for those suffering social anxiety
T: 0117 230 7735
Text: 0117 230 7735
Email: email@sawest.org
www.sawest.org

IMHN (Independent Mental Health Network)
T: 0117 405 5863
Email: bimhn@imhn.org
www.imhn.org

Healthier with Nature
Offers outdoor gardening and walking activities that help to connect with nature and promote peer support.
Email: bnssg.mh.greensp@nhs.net

Inns Court Garden:
Drop-in, work with plants in the fresh air – refreshments and cooked lunch provided.
Tuesday 10am-12.30pm – Inns Court Community Centre
T: Chris 0790 596 1876

MindLine
A confidential freephone helpline giving a safe place to talk if you, or someone you know, is in distress.
T: 0117 203 4419
www.bristolmind.org.uk/help-and-support/mindline/

Sane Mental Illness Helpline
Out-of-hours telephone helpline offering emotional support and information, open 4pm – 10pm every day.
T: 0300 304 7000
www.sane.org.uk/what_we_do/support/helpline

Samaritans
A confidential helpline which is open 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
T: 116 123
https://www.samaritans.org

Bristol Mental Health Crisis Line
T: 0300 555 0334

No Panic (National)
Helpline for coping with phobias and anxiety
T: 01952 680835 – open everyday 24 hours (crisis line)
T: 0300 772 9844 – open everyday 10am-10pm (helpline)
www.nopanic.org.uk

Self Injury Support – Helpline
We provide confidential, anonymous, non-judgmental, emotional support to anyone of any age and gender affected by self-injury. On Thursdays, our services are staffed by self-identifying women only, as some people who contact us feel more comfortable speaking to a woman. However, anyone of any gender is welcome to contact us any time we’re open.

Free Helpline: 0808 800 8088 is open Mondays & Thursdays between 7pm-10pm.
Text service: 07537 432444 is open Mondays & Thursdays between 7pm-10pm (texts cost standard rate.)
Website: www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk

Nilaari Agency
Offers counselling to Black and Minority Ethnics for people with mental health issues. Free service.
T: 0117 952 5742
www.nilaari.co.uk

Sari
Stand against racism and inequality
T: 0017 942 0060
Email: sari@sariweb.org.uk
www.sariweb.org.uk

Somerset & Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre
T: Women & Girls- 0808 801 0456
T:Men & Boys- 0808 801 0464
https://www.sarsas.org.uk

Kinergy Counselling and Self Help Groups for survivors of sexual abuse
T: 0117 908 7712
www.kinergy.org.uk

The Survivor Pathway
A signposting website with advice on sexual violence support services across the South West
www.survivorpathway.org.uk

Paul’s Place
Enhances life for physically disabled adults by providing social activities that connect people, reducing isolation and give people the opportunity to develop new skills, enjoy new experiences and live life to the full.
T: 01454 777236
Email: info@paulsplace.org.uk
www.paulsplace.org.uk

WECIL
They offer a range of services which support disabled people in all different areas of their lives.
T: 0117 947 9922 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Email: hello@wecil.co.uk
https://wecil.org.uk/

BASS Autism Services
Bristol Autism Spectrum Service (BASS) provides support to adults with suspected or diagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Phone: 01275 796249 ​​​​​​​
Email: awp.bass@nhs.net  

Musicspace
We works with clients who are non-verbal, have learning difficulties and have complex needs. Musicspace sees people for music therapy at our Bristol Centre.
T: 0117 953 1731
Email: info@musicspace.org
https://musicspace.org/

KeyRing
KeyRing is a service for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism living in the community.
T: 0333 0000 321
https://www.keyring.org/bristol

Bristol Autism Support (BAS)
BAS is a registered charity providing information, support and training for parents and carers of autistic children in BS postcodes.
T: 07835727397
Email: helpline@bristolautismsupport.org
https://www.bristolautismsupport.org/

Bristol Community Links (BCL)
Support services for older people, adults with dementia, adults with learning difficulties, adult with physical and sensory impairments.
T: 0117 377 2720
Email: bcl@bristol.gov.uk
https://www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/social-care-and-health/adults-and-older-people/be-part-of-your-community/day-centres-support-and-bristol-community-links

ARA Gambling, Drug & Alcohol Support
T: 0330 1340 286
http://recovery4all.co.uk

Bristol Roads
Recovery services for people who are using drugs or alcohol problematically.
T: 0117 987 6000

Gamcare
Free support for gambling and gaming harm (11-18 year olds)
T: 02030926964
Email: YoungPeopleService@gamcare.org.uk
Gamcare.org.uk

The Swan Project
T: 0117 989 2521

OK Rehab
T: 0800 326 5559
Email: info@okrehab.org
www.okrehab.org

Rehab4Addiction
Offer a range of services including alcohol rehab, drug rehab, detox services, intervention, aftercare and outpatient counselling.
T: 0800 140 4690
Email: info@rehab4addiction.co.uk
www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/country-wide/drug-alcohol-rehab-bristol

Rehab Guide
Drug and alcohol addiction support that offers counselling services. Based in Bristol as well as across the country.
T: 0207 205 2845
https://www.rehabguide.co.uk/england/bristol/

Prism
Prism are an LGBT+ Alcohol and Drug Support group that are part of Bristol Drugs Project (BDP). They offer free and confidential outreach advice and and information service.
T: 07971 354 498
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/prism.bristol/

West Country Narcotics Anonymous
Provides helplines and local meetings to those struggling with drug addiction or misuse.
T: 03009991212
Email: www.ukna.org

Rite to Freedom
Addiction recovery service that provides opportunities for creative outlets, meditation and nature connection.
www.ritetofreedom.org.uk

DHI-Families Also Matter
Offers online tool for families, loved-ones and carers of people struggling with addiction as well as support groups and specialist counselling.
Email: family@dhi-online.org.uk
Webtool: www.webfam.co.uk

Second Step
A mental health and housing charity in the South West providing support for those experiencing mental health, or housing difficulties.
T: 0117 909 6630 (Bristol)
Email: admin@second-step.co.uk
www.second-step.co.uk

St Mungo’s
Ending homelessness, rebuilding lives
T: 020 3856 6000
Email: info@mungos.org
www.mungos.org/bristol/

Shelter
Shelter is a registered charity that campaigns for tenant rights in Great Britain. It gives advice, information and advocacy to people and lobbies government and local authorities for new laws and policies. 
T: 03301 755 121
Emergency Helpline: 0808 8004444
Email: info@shelter.org.uk
https://www.shelter.org.uk/

1625 Independent People
T: 0117 317 8800
Email: enquiries@1625ip.co.uk
1625ip.co.uk

Link House
Link House is for women who are experiencing a mental health crisis and are unable to cope in the community.
T: 0117 924 6459 (Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm)
https://missinglinkhousing.co.uk/services-we-offer/link-house-for-women-in-mental-health-crisis/

The Sprint: Community transport, scheduled weekly drop offs, door to door service, regular outings
T: 0117 904 8215 
Email: sprint@iccfc.co.uk 
Web: www.iccfc.co.uk | Facebook 

CATT Bus: 0117 377 3451 community transport, scheduled weekly drop offs, door to door service, regular outings 
T: 0117 377 3451
Email: thecattbus@hwcp.org.uk
Web: www.hwcp.org.uk/catt-community-transport | Facebook 

Bristol Bike Project
A comprehensive community bike project, repairing and rehoming unwanted bicycles. We aim to help people from all walks of life get out on two wheels and for it to be an inclusive and empowering experience.

Please follow the link to find out more: https://thebristolbikeproject.org/

They also run a weekly Social Cycle session on Friday mornings which is aimed at helping to tackle isolation and poor wellbeing.

Please follow the link to find out more:
https://thebristolbikeproject.org/community/the-social-cycle

Bristol Community Learning:  free courses for adults 19 plus with few or no formal qualifications or seeking employment
T: 0117 251 0230

Email: lctinfo@bristol.gov.uk
Web: www.communitylearningwest.net | Facebook 

IT Support & Signposting: Help with IT, job searches and CV writing 
Thursday 1-3pm, IT Suite, Filwood Community Centre
T: 01179 169 214   

South Bristol Methodist Church: Monday 11am-2pm | drop-in shared meal, donations welcomed 

Novers Community & Social Club: Tuesdays 9-11:30am | drop-in FREE cuppa & light bite | low-cost café also available  

Redcatch Community Garden: Tuesday 12-1pm | FREE shared meal, txt to book: 07858 630507 

Food On Our Doorstep (FOOD) Club: Thursdays 12.30-2.30pm | Inns Court Community Centre | bag of food worth approx. £10-£15 for just £3.50-4. Supplies from farms, wholesales, supermarkets, that otherwise would go to waste
Web: www.family-action.org.uk/what-we-do/children-families/food-club/

Knowle West Nursery School Community Pantry: open to residents of KW | drop-in at reception during school hours | term time only | selection of fresh and packaged goods | donations welcome 

Live Well, Eat Well Cooking Course: Friday 9.30-11.30am | Inns Court Community Centre | creche | all food and equipment provided | cook together in a small friendly group and take-home food for all the family | to book call Lucy 07788 353 446 | lucy.fieldhouse@bristol.gov.uk 

Inns Court Garden: Tuesday 10am-12.30pm | Inns Court Community Centre | drop-in | work with plants in the fresh air | refreshments and cooked lunch provided | Chris 0790 596 1876  

Springfield Community Allotments: Thursday 10am-midday | drop-in | cultivate the land, grow food from, hang out, get advice from seasoned gardeners, all in the fresh air with wonderful views | toilet on site 

St Barnabas Church:  Support if you’re struggling to afford essentials like food, heating and toiletries. Please ask the adviser if you need a translator | if you can’t hear or speak on the phone you can use Relay UK.
T: by appointment only 0808 208 2138
Web: www.eastbristol.foodbank.org.uk/get-help | Facebook

South Bristol Advice Service (SBAS)
We are an independent charity giving free, confidential and impartial advice on Debt, Financial Capability and Welfare Benefits matters. We may be able to assist you to access and apply for options for dealing with debt, financial capability and welfare benefit matters.
T: 0117 985 1122
Email: admin@southbristoladvice.org.uk
https://www.southbristoladvice.co.uk/

Filwood Hope
Help with benefits, debt, housing, mediation, employment. Whatever your question we are here to listen.
Email: advice@filwoodhope.org
https://www.filwoodhope.org/

Cruse Bereavement
Free bereavement counselling
T: 0117 926 4045
National website: https://www.cruse.org.uk

Rosie Crane Trust
24hr listening helpline for bereaved parents
www.rosiecranetrust.org
T: 01460 55120

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (National)
Helpline for those affected by bereavement by suicide, open Mon – Fri 7 pm – 9 pm
T: 0844 561 6855
www.uk-sobs.org.uk

Victim Support
Support for victims of crime
T: 0117 963 1114

Terrence Higgins
Counselling for people with HIV
T: 0117 955 1000

Trust (THT) West and Aids
www.tht.org.uk

Brigstowe
Brigstowe provide local independent & free HIV specific services.
T: 0117 955 5038
Facebook: @BrigstoweInfo
Instagram: @brigstowe

Counselling Directory
www.counselling-directory.org.uk

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
https://www.bacp.co.uk

Network Counselling
General Counselling – pay by donation
T: 0117 950 7271
www.network.org.uk

Off The Record
Free Counselling for young people aged 11-25.
T: 0808 808 9120
www.otrbristol.org.uk

The Bridge Foundation Child and Family Counselling
T: 0117 942 4510
www.bridgefoundation.org.uk

Bristol Pride without Borders
Support group for Bristol-based LGBT+ asylum seekers and refugees
T: 07856 672351
www.bristolrefugeerights.org/how-we-help/pride-without-borders/

Freedom Youth
Off The Record’s gender and sexuality social action project offering support to 13-19’s as well as 19-25’s.
T: 07496 965262
Email: henry@otrbristol.org.uk

Mindline Trans+
A confidential emotional, mental health support helpline for people who identify as Transgender, Agender, Gender Fluid and Non-binary.
T: 0300 330 5468 (Mon, Wed & Fri, 8pm – Midnight)

GayWest
GayWest are a social and support group covering Bristol, Bath and the surrounding area.
Facebook: @gaywest.org.uk
Twitter: @gaywestsocial
Instagram: @gaywestsocial

Lesbian & Gay Switchboard (National)
T: 0300 330 0630 (every day 10 am – 11 pm)
chris@switchboard.lgbt
www.llgs.org.uk

Galop (National)
Helpline for LGBT+ victims of domestic abuse, homophobia and sexual violence. They also support LGBT+ people who have problems with the police or questions about the criminal justice system.
T: 0800 999 542 (National helpline)
https://galop.org.uk/

FFLAG
A charity supporting the families and loved ones of LGBTQIA+ people by offering information, local groups and helplines.
T: 03006880368
Email: support@fflag.org.uk
www.fflag.org.uk

Womankind
Range of therapeutic services for women with mental health problems
www.womankindbristol.org.uk
T: 0345 458 2914 or 0117 916 6461

Missing Link
Women’s mental health and housing services
T: 0117 925 1811
https://missinglinkhousing.co.uk/
enquiries@missinglinkhousing.co.uk

Self Injury Support (National)
TESS (text support for young women who self injure)
Text: 07800 472 908
T: 0808 800 8088
www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk

Refuge (National)
Domestic abuse help and advice
T: 0808 2000 247
nationaldahelpline.org.uk 

Rights of women legal advice (National)
https://rightsofwomen.org.uk/get-advice/ 

SARSAS
Specialist support for survivors of sexual abuse and assault offering both in-person and over-the-phone support.
Accepts self or professional referrals.
T: 01179299556
www.sarsas.org.uk

The Nelson Trust Women’s Centre
Offers support to women going through challenges such as homelessness, unemployment, addiction and abuse through support groups and creative activities.
T: 01172447249
Email: Bristol.info@nelsontrust.com
www.Nelsontrust.com

The Hope Project: Second Step
For men between the ages between 30 and 64.
https://www.second-step.co.uk/our-services/recovery-mental-health/hope-project/
T: 0117 4288 930

Calm: Campaign against living miserably
Helpline for men in the UK open from 5pm-12, 365 days a year
T: 0800 58 58 58

Andys Man Club
Talking groups for men who have either been through a storm, are currently going through a storm or have a storm brewing in life.
Email: info@andysmanclub.co.uk
https://andysmanclub.co.uk/

Talk Club
Offers nation-wide services, and many Bristol-based fitness therapies as well as talking therapies facilitated by trained professionals.
T:07956237372
Email: hello@talkclub.org

Man Alive
First Friday of the month | 10am-midday | The Roundhouse, Springfield Allotments | men’s support group: sports, hobbies, activities, health, events, outings, training, support & more.    T: 07739 649 841 or 0117 377 2255   

The Friendship Club
Befriending group for over 40s
Tuesdays 10am-12pm at Filwood Community Centre
T: (KWHA) 0117 963 9569
Email: info@knowlewesthealthassoc.org.uk

Off The Record
A mental health social movement by and for young people aged 11-25 living in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
T: 0808 808 9120
Email: hello@otrbristol.org.uk
www.otrbristol.org.uk

South Bristol Youth
Helping young people develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to better understand pathways to apprenticeships, higher education and high-quality employment.
T: 07940 309892 (Emily)
Email: emily.bailey@southbristolyouth.org.uk
southbristolyouth.org.uk

YoungMinds
T: 020 7089 5050
www.youngminds.org.uk

Creative Youth Network
T: 0117 947 7948
Email: INFO@CREATIVEYOUTHNETWORK.ORG.UK
www.creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk

Sirona Care & Health
A service for young people struggling with substance abuse and misuse.
T: 01173546207
Email: awp.ypsmts@nhs.net

Youth Moves: We help and encourage individuals to live their best lives -to feel safe and to be themselves, to be happy and have fun, to grow and be confident, we give young people a voice and make sure they’re heard.
Location: The Park Centre 
T: 0117 363 4969
Email: info@youthmoves.org.uk 
Web: www.youthmoves.org.uk | Facebook

Bristol Mind Advocacy
An advocacy service offering support in important meetings with service providers, employers, at tribunals and much more
T: 0117 980 0376
www.bristolmind.org.uk/our-services/advocacy

Bristol POhWER
They help people who, because of disability, illness, social exclusion and other challenges, find it difficult to express their views or get the support they need.
T: 0300 456 2370
https://www.pohwer.net/bristol

Community Advocacy Drop-ins
Wednesdays 1.30 – 3.30pm | Café at The Park | one-to-one drop-in for adults who have learning disabilities and/or mental health needs, and their careers. People with physical or sensory impairment, older people and carers of people in these groups. People with a minority ethnic background in Bristol, and for people living in the community who are experiencing serious mental or emotional distress | find out about your rights and get help to get your needs, views and wishes heard | we can support you to write letters, make phone calls, and find useful information for issues relating to health and wellbeing | free, confidential and independent.
T: 0300 456 2370
Email: pohwer@pohwer.net 
Web: www.pohwer.net/bristol  | Facebook

Relate Centre
Relationship & Sex therapy services
T: 0117 942 8444
www.relate.org.uk

Acta
Acta enables people to access the arts increasing self esteem, confidence and pride of place
Gladstone Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3AY
T: 0117 953 2448
https://www.acta-bristol.com

Stepping Out Theatre
Mental health theatre group
T: 07790 980688
19 Webb Court, Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11 0FH
www.steppingouttheatre.co.uk

Soundwell Music Therapy Trust
Offers a range of music therapy and music support groups, based in South Bristol.
T: 07938679667 or  0300 365 3400
www.soundwell.org.uk

Singing for the Brain
Bristol Community Links South Centre in Inns Court | a great activity for people affected by dementia and is a really good way to meet others who are also affected.
Tuesday 10.30am-12.15pm
Web: Facebook

Music Club
For people with dementia, and their friends/family or carers
Thursday 11am-1pm –  Filwood Community Centre 
Email: giulia.bianchini@bristolbeacon.org