Mind in Somerset

It is a glorious sunny day at Frome Independent Market today! ☀️☀️come and say hello and have a look at the amazing stalls on offer! And don’t forget the pride parade at 11am!

Do you know somebody who needs cheering up? Or is there someone that you would like to treat?

Then our Mindful Moment Boxes will be perfect for that special someone, to let them know that you are thinking of them 😊

These boxes are worth £49.95 but because of these amazing companies who have kindly donated their products we are able to sell them for just £18.00 😀

Click the link below if you would like to treat yourself or somebody else 🫶🏼

https://www.mindinsomerset.org.uk/product/mind-in-somerset-self-care-boxes/

We would love to chat to you about our volunteering opportunities, so please pop in and meet us on:


Monday 3rd June 2024, at Trinity Foyer, Peter St, Yeovil, BA20 1PN from 1pm-4.30pm

Thursday 6th June 2024, at 2, Fore Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3NF from 9.30am-11.30am

Friday 7th June 2024, at Sussex Lodge, 44, Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1NS from 1pm-4.30pm

If you require any further information about our volunteering roles or support with the application process, please email [email protected]

To view our current volunteering opportunities, please visit our website,
Volunteering | Mind in Somerset

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), also known as Emotional Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) is a type of personality disorder.

This can include how you feel about your self & others around you and these can make it hard to cope day to day. This can look and feel different for everyone, so it’s important to reflect on your own versions and stories.

Jess in this YouTube video shows us how she has coped with the diagnosis and living with BPD.

We thank her for being so open & honest about how this has affected her, if you or anyone you know is triggered or concerned about anything witnessed in this, please call our Mindline team on: 01823 276 892 which is open 24/7.

Notes from National Mind
Film created and edited by ryanshootsfilmco

https://buff.ly/3cZvSj8 - for more information on BPD.

https://buff.ly/3wJsHed - Jess's story!

We are having a great first day at The Royal Bath and West Show, if you are here today then come and say hi, we are in the safety zone and we look forward to seeing you 😊

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Meet the Team: Alex Fell, Peer Worker, Su***de Prevention Project - Open Mental Health Alex Fell is a dedicated Peer Worker in the Open Mental Health Mind in Somerset Su***de Prevention Project, where his lived experiences and compassionate approach help people experiencing suicidal feelings.

Later this week we will be attending The Royal Bath and West Show and we are looking forward to seeing you all, come and say hello 👋🏽

We are having a great day down at the Sherborne Country Fair, competing in the Dragon Boat Race.
The weather is great and there’s so much to see and do, why don’t you come and see for yourself.

🚣‍♀️🌟 Join Us in Supporting the Mind in Somerset Dragon Boat Race Team! 🌟🚣‍♂️

The Mind in Somerset Dragon Boat Race Team will be competing at the Sherborne County Fair this Monday! 🎉 This is more than just a race – it’s a chance to raise crucial funds and awareness for mental health support in our community.

Come and cheer on our team or make a donation to show your support! They need lots of encouragement and any support will help them paddle to victory!

📅 When? Bank holiday Monday
📍 Where? Sherborne County Fair

Every contribution counts, no matter how big or small. You can donate directly through our JustGiving page here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/mis-1714039606153

Thank you for your support and see you at the race! 🐉💙

A privilege to lead a workshop on debt and mental health for British Gas Energy Trust 20th anniversay https://www.facebook.com/share/p/9SJwWbjWqho8Ftj6/ and talk about Navigate Charity and Mind in Somerset joint working .

Earlier this week we had the pleasure of visiting Bowlish Infants school in Shepton Mallett. The children have a charity week each year and this year they chose us and raised an amazing £542! They took part in lots of different fundraising activities - including a sponsored Jokathon!!
Thank you so much to all involved in this amazing fundraising effort. We really appreciate it.

We would like to say a huge thank you to the wonderful team at Cream Care The Dairy House who organised an afternoon of bingo and a raffle and raised us an amazing £617.30 😊👏🏽

Thanks for the invite it was a great afternoon and lovely to see you all.

Come and join us for a fun filled afternoon in the sun watching the guys and girls from Nuffield Gym and Yeovil Town play for 90 mins!!

🚶‍♀️🗣️ Let's walk, talk, and support mental wellness together! Join us on Thursday, May 16th, for Walk and Talk events at Nuffield Gyms in Taunton and Yeovil, followed by refreshments and information stalls at the gyms! 🌟
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Week, we're stepping out to encourage open conversations about mental well-being. 🌳👥
📅 Date: Thursday, May 16th 📍 Locations: Nuffield Gym, Taunton / Nuffield Gym, Yeovil
After our invigorating walk, we'll gather for some refreshments and browse through information stalls to learn more about mental health resources and support available in our communities. 💚
Bring your friends, family, and walking shoes, and let's take a positive step towards better mental health together! 🌈
Spread the word and mark your calendars! Together, we can make a difference. 💪🧠

Our fundraising team attended Taunton Soccer Aid 2024 today at Taunton Town FC it was such a fantastic day and thank you so much to Terry Gibbs and his team for all your hard work and support.

Also a big thank you to for donating the great warm up t-shirts for both teams.

Final score Mind In Somerset 3-0 Hubb FC

👣 200 miles in May in memory of Ashley 👣

Lily is one of our Customer Service Advisors, the 23rd of May 2024 marks 4 years since she lost her dad Ashley. Lily has set herself another challenge to raise money for Mind in Somerset & this year she will be walking 200 miles in May.

This local charity is very close to Lily's heart as well as her family & many other people in Somerset, any donations will be hugely appreciated. Lily Saunders is fundraising for Mind in Somerset https://orlo.uk/LVa5O
Mind in Somerset

Our Employment Advice Team Lunch is back this summer with sessions on Managing and Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace with Dawn Gallie and Mind in Somerset 👏

Dates for the diary:
📆 Tuesday 18th June, 12:30pm - 2pm: Innovation Centre, Yeovil
📆 Thursday 20th June, 12:30pm - 2pm: The Game Keeper, Charminster

In these sessions, Mind In Somerset will be discussing how to train managers in dealing with the mental health of staff and what support can be given. We will also look at how employers can address absence and performance issues that might arise due to mental health.

As always, you will have the opportunity to share your own experience in handling HR issues in this confidential forum and network with your fellow attendees.

If you would like to attend either of these sessions, you can do so by filling out this form: https://shorturl.at/qzY36
Alternatively, if you would like to find out more information about either session, you can get in touch by emailing [email protected] 📩