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Mental Health Support

Many people will experience emotional problems at some point in their life, varying from anxiety and depression, to eating disorders and relationship problems. There are many organisations, both local and national, that can offer information, advice and support.

Our ‘Starting Conversations’ event focused on support for young people experiencing mental health problems and guidance for parents on how to start the all important conversations around mental health. You can watch the video or download the resources here:

Watch our Starting Conversations event on Youtube

Below you will find information on all the services and organisations that took part in our Starting Conversations event as well as more local and national services.

Crisis Support

Childline – Free phoneline service for children up to 19 years old

Confidential support and advice for those aged 35 and under having suicidal thoughts.

Confidential listening service to talk about your feelings and experiences and anything else on your mind

Papyrus is the national charity for the prevention of young suicide.

The Samaritans offer a safe place for people to talk at any time they like.

SHOUT – 24/7 Free Text service for anyone in a crisis anytime

24 hour phone line for mental health support.

The Nelson Trust are a Women Community Service. We have a Women’s Centre in Bridgewater but offer an outreach service all over Somerset.

Young Minds – Children and Young People’s Mental Health Charity

Local groups and organisations

2BU – LGBTQ+ group for young people up to age of 25.

Befriending and mobility support to those feeling isolated or lonely.

Bindi Gauntlett – Antenatal/Postnatal help with Anxiety/stress/depression.

Children and Young People Somerset Health website

Confidential impartial advice on rights, benefits, employment, redundancy, housing and relationships.

For young people aged 10 to 19 years to catch up, have fun and support each other.

Offering a range of support related to any aspect of life, from before a baby is born right up to age 25.

The Somerset Team for Early Intervention in Psychosis (STEP Team)

Supporting vulnerable people, particularly those who are homeless. Also, counselling and drop-in sessions for all.

Yoga, meditation, mindfulness, relaxation and sound bath classes in Frome.

Counselling in Frome for adults, young people and children.

Sally Nilsson is a local Psychotherapist and Coach working with neurodivergent clients – autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, OCD and is also a…

Free counselling services for pregnant women and new mothers, Bump to Baby Group, ante- & postnatal classes.

Together with Health Connections Mendip, Frome Medical Practice offer a wide range of health care services.

Frome Menopause Cafe welcomes all, whether you’re in menopause, perimenopausal or just curious! It’s a safe and welcoming space where everyone is…

Support group in Frome for Mums and Dads who suffer from Pre or Post Natal Depression.

Secure and confidential service allowing young people to access health care professional for advice and support.

The Frome Therapy Rooms provides professional and attractive therapy spaces for hire, conveniently located in the heart of Frome.

Mental Health support and re-engagement with learning for young people struggling with mainstream school.

Laura-Jane is a nutritional and well-being therapist for adults, adolescents and children and a children’s yoga teacher

Health Connections Mendip supports people to connect to community activities and supportive networks, which can improve their health and wellbeing.

Journey Man Frome is a charity dedicated to supporting boys aged 13-17 with meet-ups and mentoring.

Personal development programmes for 14-18 year olds.

Online support sessions for new mums.

For anyone with Dementia or Alzheimer’s and their carers.

Confidential listening service to talk about your feelings and experiences and anything else on your mind

Music Therapy Somerset work with children and adults with special needs and adults living with Dementia.

Offering mental health advice and support to members of the gypsy and travelling community.

Activity and wellbeing groups, courses and workshops for people aged 16+ with learning disabilities and autism.

Mentoring services for Children and Young People from 5-25 years old in Somerset.

Befriending Service for vulnerable children aged 5-12 years old.

Relationship counselling for individuals, couples and families, counselling for children and young people and sex therapy.

Fun monthly group for pre teen girls exploring ways to grow up strong.

All-ability running group offering a safe space to talk about mental health.

Forest school and wellbeing sessions children and adults.

Shelf Help – Frome Town Library – collection of self help books around Young People’s Mental Health

24 hour phone line for mental health support.

The partnership of Marie Curie Companions and Mind in Somerset offer a combination of telephone and one to one bereavement counselling.

Charity supporting sight impaired people across Somerset.

Somerset Suicide Bereavement Support Service offers free help and advice to those bereaved by suicide.

Somerset Young Carers

Working with adults and children who feel they are not reaching their full potential.

Support for anyone affected by eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, compulsive eating and binge eating disorder.

Meet new people, make friends and chat to a Health Connector about activities, support groups and services in your community.

Shiatsu and physical therapist. Physical therapy can help many health issues, both physical and emotional.

The Mandala Therapy Service offers therapeutic support for children and young people who have experienced trauma and abuse.

Youth group for 10-18 year olds with caring responsibilities including having a sibling with a disability.

We Hear You – support for people touched by cancer or other life threatening illnesses.

Wessex Counselling & Psychotherapy offers affordable psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy in person and online to adults based across Frome, the Mendips, Street,…

Free nature group for anyone living with dementia or experiencing memory loss.

YMCA – Frome Youth Club – 10 -19 yrs

You-TH Space – affordable counselling service for 15-18 year olds in Frome.

Targeted Youth Work; Alternative Learning Provision and Enterprise; Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Support.

Offering help to young people aged 5-18 with issues like low-mood, anxiety and stress.

Online spaces for young people, and parents to find out what services are available for young people in the area.

Working with vulnerable young people, who have specific needs or characteristics requiring a focused response.

National organisations

Addiction and mental health treatment to individuals across the UK, plus 24/7 free helpline.

Anorexia and Bulimia Care website

Beat – Eating Disorders

Bullying UK – Advice and support website for young people and parents on bullying.

Support for individuals, those worried about someone they know who may be suicidal and those needing support after suicide.

App providing tasks to help you resist or manage the urge to self-harm.

CAMHS – Single Point of Access

Charlie Waller – Mental Health resources and training.

Childline – Free phoneline service for children up to 19 years old

EACH – Educational Action Challenging Homophobia – Freephone Helpline.

Offering a range of support related to any aspect of life, from before a baby is born right up to age 25.

Grant-supported service for children, adolescents and their families where there are emotional, behavioural or other mental health problems.

Family Lives – Confidential Helpline for Parents

FRANK – Honest Information about Drugs

Sally Nilsson is a local Psychotherapist and Coach working with neurodivergent clients – autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, OCD and is also a…

Frome Menopause Cafe welcomes all, whether you’re in menopause, perimenopausal or just curious! It’s a safe and welcoming space where everyone is…

The Frome Therapy Rooms provides professional and attractive therapy spaces for hire, conveniently located in the heart of Frome.

Information and advice website for young people around all aspects of their health.

Confidential support and advice for those aged 35 and under having suicidal thoughts.

Kooth – Online Counselling

Love Respect – Information and support on healthy relationships

MeeToo – Free, fully moderated App for young people 11-25

Mental Health Foundation – Information and advice website around Mental Health.

Confidential emotional, mental health support helpline and signposting service for people who identify as Trans, A Gender, Gender Fluid, Non-binary.

National Self Harm Network

Support with recognising Mental Health Illness – NSPCC Learning

Papyrus is the national charity for the prevention of young suicide.

Support, friendship and information for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones.

Relationship counselling for individuals, couples and families, counselling for children and young people and sex therapy.

Rethink Mental Illness offer an advice and information service for anyone affected by mental health problems.

Fun monthly group for pre teen girls exploring ways to grow up strong.

The Samaritans offer a safe place for people to talk at any time they like.

Self Injury Support – Information and support for girls who self harm

SHOUT – 24/7 Free Text service for anyone in a crisis anytime

Working with adults and children who feel they are not reaching their full potential.

The CALM Zone – Support available to prevent male suicide

The Filo Project is a small group day care initiative for those with early-moderate dementia and/or those who are socially isolated.

The Mix – Free information and support for under 25’s

Free mental health drop-in for over 18’s. Free cake and hot drinks, every second and fourth Friday from 10am-11:30am.

Winston’s Wish – Professional therapeutic support for bereaved children

Young Minds – Children and Young People’s Mental Health Charity

Published

18 January 2021

Last Updated

11 April 2022

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