MhIST, Mental Health Independent Support Team

Mental Health Independent Support Team

About the A to Z

The 2008 edition of The Bolton Mental Health A to Z Directory produced by us is aimed at providing sufferers, family, relatives and carers and any body else within the mental health community with useful contacts which will help them with their problems and give them the support they need. Also listed is a number of community drop-in centre's specifically aimed at sufferers where a range of recreational and educational activities take place.

The directory was produced by Gillian Latham and many thanks to her for the very hard work she has put in.

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Contact us at:-

MhIST
30 Chorley New Road
Bolton
BL1 4AP

Tel: 01204 527200

Fax: 01204 528311111

email:help@mhist.co.uk

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Bolton
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London Marathon 2009 Peter Kearsley, one of our regular greeters, ran in the 2009 London Marathon on the 26 April 2009. He described the race as ‘hard, but it was worthwhile.' He ran a the race in 3.30.08, which is a very respectable time. He managed to raise a grand total of £1447.60 to date. When asked he said he would do it again. “The London Marathon is something I have always wanted to do. It was also the first time I had been to London. The race itself was well organized and there was a brilliant atmosphere. The crowd was tremendous.”	Peter Kearsley
Overview of MhIST MhIST, the Mental Health Independent Support Team was set up in 1992 with the specific aims of providing a friendly and confidential service to support and voice the interests of mental health service and their carers. MhIST is a charity and company limited by guarantee. It is led by an executive committee with considerable experience of the mental health sector and mental health service users. The organisation has several paid staff and most of the services are actually provided by a large number of trained volunteers. Importantly, MhIST has and continues to develop mental health services that are well respected both in the community and by statutory service providers alike.
Services that MhIST provide The services that MhIST delivers have grown and developed over time and now include: Advocacy at the Bolton Royal Hospital Advocacy in the community Advocacy for the elderly Craft social group Counselling Information and support for individuals Confidence and Self Esteem Building Course Mental health "A-Z" directory Reiki therapy Support for residents in supported accommodation Self Help, Support Groups Depression Self harm OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Relaxation Bipolar Craft Social Afternoon Music Group Abstinence Support and Maintenance Group Read more about the groups
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'There is always a way forward. Talking to someone who understands opens the door'
©MhIST 2009 MhIST is a registered charity number 1130152 and registered in Cardiff as a Company Limited by Guarantee no. 4128980 MhIST, 30 Chorley New Road, BOLTON, BLI 4AP, Telephone: 01204 527200, Fax: 01204 528311