Since 1985 promoting the mental and emotional health and wellbeing of the public through the provision of information, advocacy, training and support"
"MHM Wales aims to improve the environmental, physical and emotional wellbeing of communities in Wales"
Peer support occurs when people provide knowledge, experience, emotional, social or practical help to each other.
Peer support is a form of assistance where individuals with similar lived experiences come together to provide mutual help and emotional support.
The Wellbeing Retreat offers out-of-hours support in Bridgend for people facing emotional distress or social crises. It helps those struggling with loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, or low wellbeing. To access the service, call NHS 111 and press 2, or contact partner organisations for referral.
Mental Health Matters Wales delivers an out-of-hours Wellbeing Retreat in Bridgend, supporting people experiencing low-level mental health issues or social crisis. Working with NHS, local authorities and partners, it provides emotional support, reduces distress, and helps individuals manage challenges, improve wellbeing, and prevent escalation to crisis outside normal working hours.
Our wellbeing group does more than provide emotional support; it creates a space for open conversations about mental health, builds trust within teams, and offers practical solutions to everyday challenges
Coping strategies and skills Support groups often serve as a platform for sharing coping skills and strategies that have proven effective for managing mental health
Individuals deserve access to comprehensive and compassionate mental health care that not only relieves symptoms but also helps prevent and lessen the impact of mental illness.
Bridgend Dementia Hub and the "pop up" Dementia Hubs throughout Bridgend are funded through donations, MHM Wales's reserves and The National Lottery Community Fund.
