General Resources
National Exercise Referral Scheme
A government-funded scheme to provide opportunities for exercise.
Valleys Steps
A charity based in Abercynon that provides self-help courses for low mood, anxiety, and stress management.
Education Program for Patients
A SBU self-management programme based out of Cimla Health Centre offering six-week health and wellbeing courses and specific condition courses.
NPT Mind
A counselling service that supports patients with mental health problems considered to be low risk.
Swansea and Neath Sanctuary Service
An out-of-hours service providing practical and therapeutic support to those at risk of a mental health crisis.
Ty Elis Counselling Services
Offer free therapeutic counselling and CBT to those over 18 years of age wishing to receive individual counselling support, face-to-face or online.
Men’s Shed Cymru
Social groups in the local community for men, with one located in Briton Ferry.
Marauders Menshealth
A walking and talking group in Port Talbot.
Young People Specific Resources
4YP Platform
Works with 13-16 year olds in Swansea, Neath, and Port Talbot using 1-1, peer support groups, and the State of Mind Programme.
NPT Mind – Active Monitoring for Children and Young People
A six-week self-help programme with individual support from a practitioner for children over the age of 11.
Resolven Building Blocks
A Neath Valley-based charity supporting families, children, and young people who are disadvantaged with workshops, training, and childcare.
Platform School-Based Counselling
A service providing counselling services and therapeutic interventions for children and young people of school age in Swansea.
Interplay
Provides access to play and leisure opportunities for children and young people with additional needs aged 2-25, based in Penlan.
Bulldog Boxing Community Activities
Work with people aged 7-18 to promote self-esteem, healthy life choices, and positive relationships.
Jac Lewis Foundation
Provide support for mental health and well-being in the community, including assessments for children by psychologists.
National Support
Living Life to the Full
Online CBT resources to help manage low mood, anxiety, and stress.
Mood Gym
Interactive self-help resources for depression and anxiety.
Samaritans
A 24-hour support line for those in emotional distress.
Papyrus Suicide Prevention
A 24-hour support line for suicidal young patients.
No Panic
A CBT-focused service for anxiety support.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
Suicide prevention charity with a 24/7 chat function.
SHOUT
A 24/7 text messaging service for those struggling to cope.
The Silver Line
24/7 support for adults over 55 years old.
Dan 24/7
Wales Drug and Alcohol Helpline offering confidential support.
Refuge
A national helpline and charity for victims of domestic abuse.
Victim Support
Support services for victims of crime in Wales.
Cruse
Bereavement counselling and advice.
Hope Again
Youth website of Cruse Bereavement Support for young people.
2 Wish Upon a Star
Support following the bereavement of a child or young adult.
Barnardo’s
A national children’s charity providing diverse support services.
PANDAS Foundation
National charity supporting those experiencing postnatal depression.
Birth Trauma Association
Support for parents who have experienced birth trauma.
British Institute of Learning Disabilities
Resources to help people live well with learning disabilities.
Combat Stress
Mental health charity for veterans offering a 24/7 helpline.
Families Under Pressure
Advice for families struggling with difficult behaviors.
Teapot Trust
Provide support for young people living with chronic illness.
