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Self Help Support Groups

Our support groups can provide you with the tools you need to get the help you need. Find out more about our groups below. Each group has its own information page which is ran by the group to give you a great insight into what they offer.

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Anxiety, Depression, & Well-being (PM)

Do you feel alone and have no one to talk to? Anxiety or depression taking over your days? Want to improve your mental health and wellbeing? The group members arrange trips out to places such as museums, cafés, to the theatre etc. External speakers also regularly attend to share their own experiences and knowledge.

Bounce Back

Bounce back is a six-week course in how positive psychology can give a boost to your family’s mental wellbeing. It is an introductory guide to some of the latest evidence-based techniques from positive psychology that have proven benefits on mental wellbeing within the family. Learn about positive approaches…

Perinatal Fitness

Calling all parents of 2 year olds and younger! Make a positive change both physically and mentally. Where your goals matter. Completely FREE. Running until 31st March.   When you’re beginning to move more for your mental health, set yourself small goals. Do you need to talk and work through anxieties…

Support from people who have similar experiences.

Our self-help groups are very active and they provide for the needs of different groups of people such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and mindfulness.

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Help Us Today

Donations can help us provide our services to people who need them the most. If you can Donate then please follow the link to our JustGiving page.

Your Letters

Ste’s story…

I was directed to MhIST by my GP following my release from hospital after being sectioned for 2 suicide attempts. To register I was accompanied by my daughter as I couldn’t go out alone. I signed up with MhIST for 2 sessions a week to help with my depression, anxiety,… Continue reading this letter...

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Latest News

MhIST awarded the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark!

We’re delighted to announce that MhIST has been awarded the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark (QPM) from the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi). The QPM is the UK’s only independent quality performance mark for organisations offering independent advocacy; an essential service for people who need support to express their needs… Continue reading this blog post...

Art – How it affects Wellbeing

Finding ways to maintain and improve our mental health is more important than ever. While many of us turn to exercise, meditation, or therapy, there’s another powerful tool that often goes overlooked… Art. Whether it’s painting, drawing, sculpting, or simply doodling, engaging in creative activities can have profound effects on… Continue reading this blog post...

Job Title: Young women support worker

Salary: £25,070. Actual – £10,028 Hours: 14.5 hours per week (excluding breaks) Contract Term: Permanent subject to funding. Holiday: 22 days annual leave, rising to 27 after 5 years of service (pro rata) Public holidays: 8 days bank holiday Pension: Non-contributory pension plan Flexible working options Location: Bolton Application deadline:… Continue reading this blog post...

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What people are saying about MhIST

MhIST is an excellent place to be a part of. The staff and volunteers are friendly, warm, and accepting. Services offered are accessible free of charge and cater for a diverse range of mental health issues.

Been going to some of the groups about a month, met some great people and feeling I’m getting the help needed and good to know I’m not alone.

All the staff and volunteers are the loveliest staff at MHIST. The group facilitator is nice as well. And mentioning no members names, but all the members are kind and helpful as well as caring. Thanks to everyone of you at MHIST for all your support. Thank you.

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Frequenty Asked Questions

  • How do I make an appointment?

    Appointments can be made by telephoning the office on 01204 527200

  • How do I get referred to MhIST?

    People who want to access MhIST’s services can refer themselves by contacting MhIST.

  • I keep telephoning and getting an answer machine.

    MhIST’s switchboard normally operates from 9:30am to 12:30 pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm. There are some occasions that the switchboard may be switched off during the afternoon when the answer machine will take over. The answer machine also automatically takes a message if the line is engaged.

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