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.
Featured Groups
Why not come along to the Creative Crew group The Creative Crew group runs every Wednesday and is a popular group which appeals to all abilities. Do you like making a mess, mosaics, sticking & sewing, crafting and crocheting, scribbling & scrunching, knitting & nattering or doodling & drawing? Then…
Our Other Groups
- Anxiety, Depression, & Well-being (AM)
- Anxiety, Depression, & Well-being (PM)
- Anxiety, Depression, & Self Esteem (10:30am) Group
- Anxiety, Depression, & Self Esteem (11:00am) Group
- Autism Group
- Craft & Social Group
- Creative Crew
- Keeping Grounded for Women
- MhIST x Colony Gym ‘Get Fit With Us’
- Mindfulness Meditation
- Welcome to the Digital World Group
- Westhoughton Wellbeing Support Group (Wed)
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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What people are saying about MhIST
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.
MhIST team have helped me so much over the years. I have attended groups. It’s a safe place and friendly.
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.
Frequenty Asked Questions
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How do I refer someone to your service?
It depends on which service is required. Advocacy and Self Help Groups can be accessed by contacting the office on 01204 527200. Talk Therapy can be accessed by first ringing 1point on 01204 917744 and stating that MhIST should be the required provider of Talk Therapy.
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Do I have to live in Bolton to access MhIST’s services?
Yes and no. Advocacy and Talk Therapy can only be accessed if your Council Tax is paid to the Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. Self-help groups can be accessed by anyone.
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How do I make an appointment?
Appointments can be made by telephoning the office on 01204 527200







