Charities
Somerset Mind
We are Mind in Somerset.
We are here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support. Our core purpose is to provide services and support to anyone affected by mental illness, improving their quality of life and wellbeing.
Through our 24hr Mindline service, Crisis safe space, Peer support groups, Garden, Art therapy and much more there is a way in for everyone and a service for everyone.We have an open door and treat everyone as individual, ensuring the right support, at the right time in the right way.
We have offices in Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater and Shepton Mallet as well as groups and services across the county. We have seen a massive increase in demand for our services throughout the pandemic that is only continuing.
We couldn’t continue to deliver these services without the support of our local community, so we are incredibly grateful for the support and recognition shown by the Mayor of Yeovil.
Thank you!
01935 474875
[email protected]
www.mindinsomerset.org.uk/
SSAFA the Armed Forces charity
SSAFA understands the unique demands of service life, whether it’s on UK soil or overseas. Support is available for people at any stage in their military career; from the youngest recruit to the oldest veteran – no one’s service is ever forgotten.
We have more than 5,000 trained SSAFA volunteers who provide personalised, face-to-face support to those in need. In Somerset, our trained Caseworkers work with each person to find out exactly how we can help. Once we’ve assessed what is required, we’ll help the individual or family access the support they need.
This may just be someone to listen to them, but, more often than not, we access financial assistance from statutory and military benevolent funds or foundations that we work with. Somerset's proud military history is reflected in the many people we help and even during 2020 and despite Covid, we assisted 300 clients to improve their health and well-being.
We are keen to raise the funds which we need to keep our Somerset team going and fundraising throughout the county in the form of concerts, golf days and open gardens means that we are self-sufficient. By supporting SSAFA, you are supporting the history of our county and country.
Thank you!
020 8938 3633
[email protected]
www.ssafa.org.uk