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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.

Featured Groups

Welcome to the Digital World Group

Why not come along to the Welcome to the Digital World Group Does modern technology frighten you?Do you want to understand more about the digital world?Needing to learn from the beginning?Looking for a safe and  supportive space to learn? All ages, genders and abilities are made to feel welcome.If you…

Keeping Grounded for Women

Empowering and improving self-esteem The Keeping Grounded group PROVIDES RESPECT by Giving everyone a chance to be listened to and being sensitive to others. There is prejudice and disturbances are kept to a minimum by keeping phones on silent. PROVIDES SUPPORT by Being there for each other. Offering…

Anxiety, Depression, & Self Esteem (11:00am) Group

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 self-esteem? This new and dynamic group offers its members a place where depression, anxiety and self-esteem is paramount and explored. This is a very friendly and diverse group in which mutual respect and care is in abundance.

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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Your Letters

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I would like to say outside of the forms how impressed I was. Very very thankful to be paired with my counsellor. Can’t praise her more. I am on the process of change even though I have a long way to go. The help I received exceeded my expectation. Thank… Continue reading this letter...

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Latest News

MhIST Annual Members Renewal Notice

Dear MhIST Member Our charity is updating its records and undergoing a member renewal. You are receiving this letter as you are currently listed as an active member of MhIST on our database as you may have accessed our services in the past. In order to keep our data up… Continue reading this blog post...

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...

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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.

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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 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.

  • How do I get referred to MhIST?

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

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