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Below is a list of organisations in and around RCT that you may find useful as they provide a wide range of advice and support for people with mental health problems, their carers and families. However this list is by no means comprehensive and is therefore constantly being updated. If you would like to have your organisation included here or you details amended please contact us by email admin@mentalhealthsupport.co.uk.
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Aberdare Childrens Contact Centre Aberdare Law Courts Contact Carol Peeke, Telephone : 01685 884001 The six Children's Contact Centres in Aberdare and surrounding areas provide neutral meeting places where children from separated families can spend quality time with non-resident family members when there is no viable alternative. The Centres' aims are to alleviate the hardship and distress children often feel during this difficult time in their lives. |
The ACT family work project provides Support, education, and advice to families where a family member is experiencing a severe and enduring mental health problem. |
Adref We are a housing charity who works in partnership with other agencies to address homelessness by supporting vulnerable people in a range of housing projects or in the client's own home.
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Age Concern Age Concern provides outstanding support to older people living in the community, to prevent admission to hospital and to help them maintain independence whilst living in their own homes.
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Al-Anon Al-Anon is worldwide and offers support and understanding to the families and friend of problem drinkers whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not. For details of meetings throughout the UK and Eire please contact the helpline. |
Alzheimer's Society We support people with dementia and their carers and families. We provide Support workers for info and advice, carers meetings, information courses and caring grants. |
Amber Project Quaker Meeting House 43 Charles St Cardiff CF10 2GB Telephone: 029 2034 4776 Website:www.amberproject.org.uk |
ASSIST Trauma Care ASSIST Trauma Care provides evidence-based therapy for those suffering the effects of psychological trauma, in particular Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). |
Ategi Adult Placement Service (APS) Ategi Adult Placement Service offers short breaks within the homes of individually assessed and trained individuals, couples or families. Breaks are generally arranged through Care Managers and people are matched depending on their likes, dislikes, activities and needs.
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We provide information on self-harm and surviving abuse.
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Battle Against Tranquillisers (BAT)
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BAWSO - Black Association of Women Step Out Ltd 9 Cathedral Road Tel: 02920 644633 www: www.bawso.org.uk |
Brook Advisory Centres LTD Brook Central Brook centres protect, promote and preserve the sexual and reproductive health of young people by educating them in matters relating to sexual behaviour, contraception, sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy.
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Brynawel House Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre Brynawel House provides residential treatment and rehabilitation for people expereincing alcohol dependency, we also provide day services.
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Bryncynon Strategy/Healthy Living Centre We are a community regeneration project offering a range of services for young children and families; young people; learning and volunteering opportunities; and projects to improve health and all aspects of wellbeing.
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We are a voluntary Christian counselling service for clients over the age of 16 years. We deal with depression, anxiety, relationships, bereavement, addictions, domestic violence, abuse, self-esteem and rejection. We never impose our religious faith or belief on clients.
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Carers Information This site provides up to date resources and information on issues relevant to carers, users and professionals who assist them in their role.
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Carers Support Project Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 1.30 pm and 2pm to 5pm The Carers Support Project provides support, counselling and information for people caring for others. It operates a freephone CarersLine (0808 100 1801) and also a carers telephone counselling service. The project also produces a Carers Pack, quarterly newsletters, pamper days, workshops and trips, all of which are free to carers in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
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Carers Wales Our work involves improving the lives of carers by raising awareness of the needs of carers and campaigning for change, helping carers become more aware of their own role and status in the community, providing information, advice and support to carers enabling them to make their own choices about providing care.
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Citizens Advice Bureau Confidential advice and information for all including benefits advice, debt, employment, representation at appeals. This service is free. Drop in without an appointment Old library mountain Ash 9:30am – 12:30 pm Mon-Thursday, YMCA Hirwaun 9:30 am to 1 pm, Yffynnon centre Penrhys; 2pm – 3:30pm Thursday and Teify House Maerdy 4 pm- 6pm Thursday.
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Citizens Advice Bureau We provide free, confidential and impartial advice to anyone who needs it regardless of race, gender, sexuality or disability.
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Combat Stress We are the only organisation since 1919 helping ex-service men/women suffering psychological injury to the mind due to their service career. We have a network of 12 welfare officers who visit clients at home a 3 different treatment centres.
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Community Health Council The key function of the Community Health Council is to represent the interests of the public in the health service in Merthyr and Cynon Valleys.
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Community Health Network Tel: 01685 383929 |
Community Music Wales We provide opportunities for groups of people to create and play their own music. We provide tutors and instruments for people to take part in workshops. CMW have to find funding for projects, often working in partnership with other organisations to provide music activities for their client groups.
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Crossroads Fax: 01443 430486 www: www.crossroads.org.uk/cwmtaf Office Hours: Mon - Thurs 9am - 5 pm Fri 9am - 4.30 pm An out of hours number is provided for emergencies We work to deliver quality services for people with care needs and the people who care for them. We offer services to people who are caring for others with a physical disability or poor mental health.
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Cruse Bereavement Care Cruse provides one-to-one and group support/counselling information and advice to the bereaved, and information and advice to professionals dealing with the bereaved.
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Dial UK Dial UK is the national organisation for the DIAL network- approximately 135 disability advice centres run by and for disabled people. DIALs give free independent advice on all aspects of disability over the telephone and in drop-in centres: many can arrange to visit less mobile clients in their own homes.
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Disability Employment Advisor (DEA) The DEA helps people with health problems/disabilities find and keep suitable employment. Support available includes advocacy and specialist job matching, in-depth occupational assessment, advice on in-work benefits, work preparation/placements, advice on keeping a job and much more. You can contact DEA in your local job centre.
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Eating Disorders Service Tier 2 Eating Disorder Lead Clinician Maritime Resource Centre Woodland Terrace Maesycoed Pontypridd CF37 1DZ Tel: 01443 486222 ext 5404 Fax: 01443 486322 mobile: 07899 874878 e mail: Carolyn.Sansom@wales.nhs.uk Anybody wanting help regarding concerns about an eating disorder should go to their GP in the first instance who will offer appropriate advice and support or refer on to the local sector mental health team if needed. If you have any problems or queries accessing these services please contact Carolyn Sansom , Tier 2 Eating Disorder Lead Clinician |
We provide a range of leisure and vocational course for adults in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We Have centres in Abercynon, Porth, Merthyr Tydfil and Pontypridd. For more information contact us on the above number.
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Elite Supported Employment Agency Elite Supported Employment Agency enable individuals with disabilities to access, obtain and maintain paid employment or vocational experiences via appropriate training and support. Elite is a voluntary organisation.
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Eye to Eye Youth Counselling Service Offers a free Counselling Service to Young People in Rhondda Cynon Taf aged between 11 & 25 yrs.
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We promote the well-being of LGB people, their families and friends by support (via 18 confidential helplines and 11 parents’ groups based around the UK), education and information, various publications, training and workshops.
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FFLAG - Wales We provide information for families of lesbians and gay men.
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Family Awareness & Drug Support (FADS) FADS aims to support families affected by drug and alcohol misuse in the Penywaun and surrounding areas. FADS offers advice, guidance, support and a professional counselling service for users and families.
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We have offices across South Wales that provide a wide range of mental health and wellbeing services. Here you can find the contact details for all of our offices . To contact your nearest office, click on one of the locations below. Alternatively, contact details and information about all of our mental health and wellbeing services can be obtained from our Head Office: Gofal
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Hafal Merthyr Hafal (meaning 'Equal) is the principal organisation in Wales working with people recovering from severe mental illness and their families. We are a charity run by the people we support.
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Hafal Neath Hafal empowers people with severe mental illness and their families to achieve a better quality of life to fulfil their ambitions for recovery, fight discrimination, enjoy equal access to health and social care, housing, income, education and employment.
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Headway Cardiff Tel: 029 20577707 Email: info@headwaycardiff.org Headway Cardiff has been working for people with acquired brain injuries, their families and carers in south east Wales since 1985. We became a registered charity in 1997 and currently provide support and services to over 300 people every year. We aim to increase awareness and understanding of brain injury and its consequences, along with providing the necessary support to those with brain injury and their families, to help them attain the highest possible quality of life. |
Housing Association PDHA is a general needs housing association providing quality housing in the Taff Ely area of RCT. The association has a tenant support scheme that provides low level floating support.
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Interlink Mental Health Project 6 Melin Corrwg, Cardiff road, Upper Boat, Cf37 5BE
We provide information and support to individuals who want to access volunteering opportunities.
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Journeys - Supporting people to find their own route to recovery from depression. Address: 120-122 Broadway, Roath, Cardiff CF24 1NJ Email: info@journeysonline.org.uk Website: www.journeysonline.org.uk Tel: 029 2069 2891 |
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| Mental Health First Aid (Wales) For general enquiries please contact your local Mental Health First Aid Regional Co-ordinator by phone or e-mail |
Mind To provide a range of services for adults with experience of mental and emotional distress whilst empowering and supporting in relation to gaining back control over their lives. |
MDF the Bipolar Organisation (Cymru) Carers, Education, Training & Employment, Service-User Support Groups, Young Persons, Mental Health Awareness, Older persons, Volunteering, Advice & information, Support.
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Mental Health Foundation The Mental Health Foundation uses research and practical projects to help people survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems. We bring together teams that undertake research, develop services, design training influence policy and raise public awareness, all under one roof.
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Mental Health Service User Involvement Project To facilitate the involvementand consultationof people who use local mental health services in decisions around planning and implementing these services.
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Mermaids We provide a support group for children and teenagers with gender identity issues, plus their parents and professionals
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New Horizons provides and manages resource and outreach centres which offer a place to chat and meet new friends; a range of sporting, leisure and social activities; self development training and courses; a vast range of volunteering opportunities and access to youth counselling, housing and welfare services.
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The team assesses the needs of people over 65 years with a mental health problem, and people with dementia of any age. Multidisciplinary team.
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Peer Mentoring Wales Rhondda Cynon Taf Brynffynon House 46 Merthyr Road Pontypridd CF37 4DD Tel: 01443 407686 Merthyr Tydfil MIDAS 1st Floor Oldway House Castle Street MT CF47 8UX Tel: 01685 721991 website: www.drugaidcymru.com/services/peer-support.aspx
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We are a society who educate young people of the dangers of volatile substances and are involved with education and awareness and field workers visit schools in Wales.
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We are a voluntary organisation and registered charity, which informs public and health professions about SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), and supports and advises sufferers.
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Sane Sane - raising awareness and respect for those affected by mental illness and providing information and support through SANELINE, 0845 767 8000, open every day of the year.
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Sudden Death Support Association We offer a befriending service for those who have experienced a sudden death. We aim to put callers in touch with volunteers who have shared a similar experience.
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Treatment & Education Drug Services |
Trothwy Cyf We have two projects in RCT for people living with mental ill health: (1) Caersalem house, accommodation ranging from 24 hr-staffed supported to self contained flats. (2) Floating support to enable individuals to maintain and live in their own home.
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Ty-Heddwch Resource Centre Provides one to one and group support to those experiencing mental health issues as part of their care plan, supporting people scheme, community support, meaningful daytime activities Referrals Via (CMHT).
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Valrec is a charitable organisation committed to working towards the elimination of racial discrimination, campaigning for equal opportunities and promoting good relations between persons of different racial groups.
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Voluntary Center Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil 89-90 Pontmorlais, Telephone: 01685 353900 E: volunteering@vamt.net W: www.vamt.net |
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To offer support and information to women and their children who have experienced domestic abuse; also to offer temporary accommodation.
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Women's Aid Women’s Aid is a registered charity set up to enable women and children to escape from domestic abuse. We offer support together with emergency temporary accommodation. In addition we are able to offer support to women and children living in the community through our outreach service and 24 hr on call and drop-in service. We also recruit volunteers from the local community.
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This project aims to provide support and respite for young people aged 5-18 years who are caring for a relative who is ill, disabled, suffering mental distress or misusing substances.
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Young Carers Support Project This project aims to provide support and respite for young people aged 8-18 years who are caring for a relative who is ill, disabled, suffering mental distress or misusing substances.
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