Mental Health and Wellbeing

If you are struggling with mental health issues or difficult life situations there are many sources of support within our community and self-help resources to access. Click on the relevant button below for more information.

If you are requiring medical input regarding your mental health then please make a triage appointment with a GP. If you require urgent support with mental health issues call 111 and choose option 2 or contact the duty doctor at the surgery.

24/7 mental health support is now available over the phone in Swansea Bay. The service is available for anyone in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot with a mental health concern, including relatives who need advice. Call 111 Option 2 is running 24 hours a day, seven days a week, offering a triage service and support or signposting as appropriate.

Mental Wellbeing (Adult)

Mental Wellbeing (Youth & Kids)

Bereavement

Domestic Abuse

Wellbeing through Work

Mental Wellbeing Related to Chronic Conditions

Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Support

Armed Forces Veterans

Mental Wellbeing for Adults

General Self-Help Resources and Support Services:

The NHS Wales website offers general information on how to Live Well: https://111.wales.nhs.uk/LiveWell/Default.aspx

The documents below offer advice for better sleep and how you can help your mood:

What I can do…

Sleep advice

Living life to the full offer free online courses covering low mood, stress and resilience. They aim to “work out why you feel as you do, how to tackle problems, build confidence, get going again, feel happier, stay calm, tackle upsetting thinking and more.” https://llttf.com/

Mind is a mental health charity providing advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. To find out more see: www.mind.org.uk .

Swansea Mind is a local branch of the national charity that can also provide support: www.swanseamind.org.uk

Adferiad provides support to those with ill-mental health and their carers by giving emotional support, advice and signposting. We hold support groups, such as our walking and carer group, one to one support in the community, drop-in sessions and support over the phone. Visit the Adferiad website for referral information and contact details.

Courses and APPs

Education Programme for Patients (EPP)

Swansea Bay University Health Board has a number of structured courses available for self-referral. The courses are aimed at those living with a long term condition, from fibromyalgia to mental health concerns.

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/wellbeing/about-wellbeing/education-programmes-for-patients/

Online Courses

SilverCloud is an online course to help you manage stress, anxiety and depression. You work through a series of topics selected by a therapist to address specific needs. The eight-week course is designed to be completed in your own time and at your own pace. This is currently free for NHS patients in Wales. https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/community-primary-care/mental-health/silvercloud/

https://nhswales.silvercloudhealth.com/signup/

Phone Apps

Some very helpful mindfulness apps are available to reduce stress, improve sleep and activity levels; for example:

Headspace – www.headspace.com | Calm – www.calm.com

[There are free trials available before requiring a paid subscription]

Eating Disorders

If you or someone you care about is suffering from an eating disorder or experiencing symptoms the information via the following link may be of benefit:

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

Self-Harm

Mind Charity has a host of online information that explains self-harm, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. It also includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/self-harm/useful-contacts/

‘Harmless’ is a user-led organisation that supports people who self-harm, and their friends and family. https://harmless.org.uk/

Adferiad: Providing services and campaigning for people and carers affected by mental illness, substance use, addictions, and other complex conditions.

Adferiad combines the skills and expertise of its founding charities to provide outstanding services for people in Wales with a wide range of needs.

Bereavement Counselling

www.cruse.org.uk

For support relating to grief and bereavement contact Cruse bereavement care for advice and information to children, young people and adults.

Contact: 0808 808 1677 | Email: [email protected]

Local Cruse Bereavement Support:

Telephone: 01792 462845 | Email: [email protected]

Domestic Abuse Support

Experiencing domestic abuse? If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, help is available. Find out where to get help: www.safelives.org.uk/experiencing-abuse

Women’s Aid: www.swanseawomensaid.com | www.womensaid.org.uk

Victim support: www.victimsupport.org.uk

We are an IRIS-trained practice. Please contact the surgery if you are in a domestic abuse situation or have a history of abuse. We can refer you directly to a local domestic-abuse worker for an informal chat and support. For further information and support please contact our IRIS support workers for Swansea Bay: Katrina – 07985554091 Dawn – 0749655947.

Please also explore the support available via Calan DVS. Calan is one of the largest domestic abuse charities in Wales and provides domestic violence services for female victims including refuge, support in the community and crisis drop in services, support for children and young people exposed to domestic violence and abuse (DVA). Calan delivers trauma informed family programmes which take a whole family approach and deliver a specific programme and community services for male victims. Home – Calan DVS – Providing Sanctuary, Inspiring change.

Are you hurting the ones you love? Choose to stop. If you are worried about your own behaviour, call Freephone 0808 8024040 or visit: www.respectphoneline.org.uk

Safe Havens

All Fire Stations in Mid and West Wales are safe havens:

Gorseinon Fire Station, West Street, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4AG
Morriston Fire Station, Sway Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 6JA
Pontardulais Fire Station, 5 Tyn-y-Bonau Road, Pontardulais, Swansea, SA4 8RS
Reynoldston Fire Station, St. George’s Terrace, Reynoldston, Swansea, SA3 1AB
Swansea Central Fire Station, The Strand, Swansea, SA1 2AW
Swansea West Fire Station, Sketty Lane, Swansea, SA2 8QF

Wellbeing through Work:

The ‘In Work Support Service’ provides free support for employees and businesses in Swansea. If you are off sick from work or struggling to cope in work due to a mental health or physical issue then find out more via their website: Your Wellbeing at Work – RCS Wales (rcs-wales.co.uk). You can self refer to the service by calling 01745 336442 or by using the electronic referral on our website.

Kids & Young People’s Mental Wellbeing

General Self-Help Resources and Support Services:

Info-Nation is Swansea’s one-stop shop for young people to access information, advice and specialist information across a range of issues to young people aged 11- 25 years, and their families. Info-Nation is located on the Kingsway in Swansea’s City Centre. Specialist support is available in areas such as sexual health, domestic abuse, safety online, risk-taking behaviour and drugs and alcohol use. For up to date information visit their facebook or instagram pages or call 01792 484010.

Mental health charity ‘Mind’ provides advice and support to empower anyone aged 11-18 years experiencing a mental health problem Information for young people on mental health and wellbeing – Mind

Swansea Mind also provides specific support for young people (under the age of 21), parents and teachers. Their general aim is to promote mental health and to assist people with mental health problems. http://www.swanseamind.org.uk/

Tidy Minds provides information and support to young people living in Swansea or Neath Port Talbot. The website is full of information to help you understand the way you’re feeling and find the right advice and support.

Childline is a free, private and confidential service. When you call Childline you’ll get through to a counsellor and they are there to listen and support you with anything you would like to talk about. www.childline.org.uk

Find advice and support on the NHS pages about mental health for children, teenagers, students and parents. Mental health for children, teenagers and young adults – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

If you are a parent or carer for a child or young person struggling with their mental health Young Minds offer practical advice and support. Parents Mental Health Support | Advice for Your Child | YoungMinds

Information and resources are also available to parents and carers of children and young people requiring emotional support via Tidy Minds .

Parenting and family support is available at Family Lives at Family Lives .

Bullying

Kidscape: Providing children, families, carers and professionals with advice and information to keep children safe.

Eating Disorders

If you or someone you care about is suffering from an eating disorder or experiencing symptoms the information via the following link may be of benefit: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

Self-Harm

‘Harmless’ is a user-led organisation that supports people who self-harm, and their friends and family. https://harmless.org.uk/

Meditation and Mindfulness

Headspace aims to help you achieve health and happiness through meditation now and in the future. They have a dedicated sessions designed for kids: https://www.headspace.com/meditation/kids

Moshi offers calming guided meditation with a playful Moshi twist, created to help kids relax and learn the basics of mindfulness: https://www.moshisleep.com/

Education Programme for Patients (EPP)

Swansea Bay University Health Board has a number of structured courses available for self-referral: https://tyrfelinsurgery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/swansea-bay-epp-courses-1.docx

Topics covered include:-

Health and wellbeing for adults with any long-term condition
Cancer Thriving and Surviving Course
Diabetes self-management
Pain self-management course
‘Looking After Me’ – Carers self management course
Managing long term conditions at work

Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Support Services

New Pathways provide support for women, men, children and young people who have experienced trauma or sexual violence, whether recently or in the past. For further information and full contact details please see: http://www.newpathways.org.uk/

Are you an Armed Forces Veteran?

Veterans’ NHS Wales is a specialised, priority service for individuals who have served in the Armed Forces, at any time in their lives and who are experiencing mental health difficulties related specifically to their military service. For more information see: https://www.veteranswales.co.uk/

You can self-refer via the website or by ringing Veterans’ NHS Wales directly on 01792 532967

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity helps the armed forces community focussing on providing direct support to individuals in need of physical or emotional care.

Addiction, relationship breakdown, debt, homelessness, post-traumatic stress, depression and disability are all issues that can affect our members of our Armed Forces community. Many of these problems only become apparent when an individual has to leave their life in the Forces and join ‘Civvy Street’. SSAFA is committed to helping our brave men and women overcome these problems, and rebuild their lives.

Bulldogs BCA are proud to work alongside many Armed Forces Support Organisations to help those in the Armed Forces Community. They can provide:

•   Dedicated Armed Forces Support Mentors to welcome and work with you to improve your wellbeing
•   FREE access to our gym classes (also applicable to those still serving)
•   Organised Social Events
•    One-to-One Support
•   Weekly Walking Groups
•   Employability Skills – e.g. CV Writing and Interview Techniques
•   Signposting to our support partners who can help you overcome barriers such as food, housing, pensions and much more.

Help For Heroes understand the difficulties people face when starting a new life after leaving the military. Finding work, somewhere to live, a purpose, and a place in society, can feel overwhelming. Help for Heroes is the leading Armed Forces and veterans’ charity in the UK.

Whether you need urgent support, a listening ear, or want to find out more about how we help the Armed Forces community, we’re here to help our veterans and their families live well after service.