MENTAL HEALTH INDEPENDENT SUPPORT TEAM

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 Services

  • Advocacy Services

    Available in the community & hospital. A friendly, independent & Confidential knowledgeable of local services & agencies
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  • Counselling Service

    Assessments take place on a weekly basis, an informal meeting with the counselling coordinator to discuss your requirements. Read more...

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MhIST Supporting the Community for Twenty Years.


A to Z Directory for Mental Health Information

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    The online A to Z Directory for Mental Health Information

    Listing local and national mental health services.


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Image 1NEW - Anxiety Self Help Group
After many months of planning, honing and preparation MhIST is starting its own Anxiety self help group. The group will be facilitated by Mike Wilson.
It is starting on Friday 7th June from 14:30 until 16:30.
If you know people who could make use of this please let them know.
for more information please call the office. 01204 527 200


Back 2 BasicsBack 2 Basics
A Life skills group for any and all who want to have fun whilst learning new skills or even if you just want to brush up on what you know already.
Sessions on Stress relife techniques, organisation, communication, motivation and lots more. Read more


Image 3Guranteed added value
The vision of MhIST is to provide a society where people with mental health problems are accepted and empowered to improve their quality of life. Mission for the MhIST community to provide a friendly, safe and positive environment for people with mental health problems. Values the board has agreed core values, which would not be compromised.

Image 3Support you can trust
We at MhIST have a team dedicated to finding the right help and support for you. Our office hours are Mondays until Friday 9:30am until 4:30pm we are closed all public holidays.
One of our many strengths is that we operate an answer service during out of office hours 365 days a year.

Image 4Professional team at your door
MhIST has several paid staff although much of the service is actually provided by a large number of highly trained volunteers. Importantly, MhIST delivers and continues to develop mental health services that are well respected both in the community and by statutory service providers alike


.Donations
Donating to MhIST has never be easier. We have a Paypal account just click on the Donate button to the left and add your details. Your donation helps us provide practical information and support. A regular donation also makes it possible for us to offer our range of services. Even small donations seem large if you're a small organization.



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Copyrights © 2012 mhist.co.uk, All rights Reserved MhIST is a registered charity number 1130152 and registered in Cardiff as a Company Limited by Guarantee no. 4128980
MhIST, Hanover House, Hanover Street, Bolton BL1 4TG. Telephone: 01204 527 200, Fax: 01204 528 311 Office Hours Monday to Friday 9:30am-12:30pm  1:30pm-4:30pm