Links
The websites listed provide general and
specific information on many aspects of mental
health which may be of help and interest. Bath
Mind cannot be held responsible for the content
of other organizations' websites.
Local organisations:
Bath &
North East Somerset Racial Equality Council
(BREC)
Deals with a number of racial issues including
discrimination, harassment and community
development.
Bath
Area Drugs Advisory Service (BADAS)
Free, confidential information for anyone
concerned with their own or someone else's drug
use or drinking.
The
Care Network
Based in Radstock, the Care Network offers
information and support to make life easier for
carers and the people they care for.
Samaritans of Bath & District
The local branch of the Samaritans.
Age
Concern Bath & North East Somerset
Supporting older people, their families and
carers.
Books on prescription service
A loan scheme of self-help books recommended by
professionals and available on prescription. The
scheme currently operates in Bath Central
Library, Midsomer Norton & Keynsham Libraries.
Bath & District Citizens Advice Bureau
A generalist advice service and also offers some
specialist advice on money and welfare benefits.
Avon &
Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
A provider of specialist mental health services
in the region and focuses on the needs of
service users and carers.
Off The Record
Offers informal friendly information, support,
advice and counselling to young people aged up
to 25.
Bath &
North East Somerset Council
Provides a wide range of information and advice
ranging from housing (including the homesearch
scheme), supported living, safe guarding adults,
deprivation of liberty safeguards and contact
details of the Community Mental Health Team and
Emergency Duty Team.
National organisations:
Counselling Directory
The Counselling Directory lists qualified or
registered counsellors and psychotherapists.
Carers
Direct
Offers information, support and advice for
carers.
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Produces readable, user friendly information
about mental health problems for the general
public.
Mind
The leading mental health charity in England and
Wales.
Scottish Association for Mental Health
Scotland's leading mental health charity.
Mental
Health Foundation
Takes an integrated approach to mental health
and provides information.
Depression Can Be Fun
Offers support and information for anyone going
through depression.
The
Samaritans
Provides confidential, non-judgmental emotional
support 24 hours a day for people experiencing
feelings of distress or despair.
MDF
the bipolar organization
Supports self help and offers information to
enable people affected by bipolar disorder to
take control of their lives.
NHS Direct
For 24 hour health advice and information.
SANE
Provides help and information to those
experiencing mental health problems, their
families and carers through SANEline and
SANEmail.
Time
to Change
A funded project led by Mind and Rethink to end
discrimination faced by people who experience
mental health problems.
Mental Health Alliance
A coalition of 75 mental health organizations
working to advocate for fair implementation of
the Mental Health Act in England and Wales.
Department of Health
Lists recent mental health policy documents,
implementation guides and good practice
examples.
Department of Health - Independent Mental
Capacity Advocate information
Including policy publications, consultations,
guidance documents and research reports.
Rethink
The leading severe mental illness charity, for
everyone affected by mental illnesses such as
schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, providing
mental health services including high care, long
term care, local support groups and practical
help and advice.
Care Quality
Commission
The independent regulator of health and social
care in England and protects the rights of
people detained under the Mental Health Act.
Young
Minds
Dedicated to providing support to children and
young people dealing with emotional and mental
health problems to improve their wellbeing. Also
provides support for parents and carers.
The Office of the Public Guardian
Supports and promotes decision making for those
who lack capacity or would like to plan for
their future within the framework of the Mental
Capacity Act 2005. Includes information about
making arrangements for yourself, making
decisions for someone else and what to do if you
suspect someone is suffering abuse.
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