General mental health and wellbeing practical support
There are many organisations and resources available to support mental health and wellbeing. Below is a guide to local and national services that can provide advice, support, and a listening ear for anyone experiencing mental health challenges.
Local mental health charities
Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind
A local mental health charity offering advice and support to anyone with mental health problems.
- Phone: 01783 432 031
- Website: www.sgmind.org.uk
Wiltshire Mind
Another local charity providing mental health support and advice.
- Phone: 01225 706 532
- Website: www.wiltshiremind.co.uk
National mental health support
Mind
Mind offers advice, support, and over 60 information booklets on mental health topics. Whether you’re living with a mental health condition or supporting someone who is, Mind provides vital resources.
- Information Line: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm)
- Text: 86463
- Email: info@mind.org.uk
Rethink Mental Illness
Rethink supports those affected by mental health challenges, including service users, carers, family, and friends. In Wiltshire, the Mental Health Inclusion Service helps combat isolation and loneliness by creating opportunities to connect with the local community.
- Phone: 0300 5000 927 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am–4pm)
- Website: Rethink Wiltshire Mental Health Inclusion Service
Wiltshire Service User Network
The Wiltshire Service User Network promotes involvement for people who use health and social services and supports them to have a voice.
- Website: www.wsun.co.uk
Community support
Happy Cafés
Happy Cafés in Salisbury, Chippenham, and Wootton Bassett provide a warm welcome to anyone interested in happiness and wellbeing. They offer a space to connect over a drink and friendly conversation.
- Website: Happy Cafés
Community Hubs
Community Hubs in Chippenham and Swindon are welcoming spaces for people to gather, find support, and access local clubs and groups.
- Chippenham Hub: Details here
- Swindon Hub: Details here
Confidential listening services
Samaritans
The Samaritans provide a confidential, judgement-free listening service for people in distress or despair.
- Phone: 116 123 (free, available 24/7, 365 days a year)
- Website: www.samaritans.org
Papyrus
Papyrus supports children, teenagers, and young adults (up to age 35) who are struggling or worried about someone else.
- Phone: 0800 068 4141 (10am–10pm weekdays, 2pm–10pm weekends)
- Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
- Text: 07786 209 697
- Website: www.papyrus-uk.org
Shout
Shout offers a free, confidential text messaging service for those feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed.
- Text: SHOUT to 85258
- Website: www.giveusashout.org
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
CALM is dedicated to preventing suicide and offers support for anyone in crisis.
- Helpline: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight, every day)
- Website: www.thecalmzone.net
Page last reviewed: 23 December, 2024