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About Us
Find out all about how we help people and what we have achieved so far at MhIST.
We have been established as a Mental Health Charity in Bolton for over 25 years! Find Out More…
Latest News
We often post what events and support groups have been up to on our Blog.
Check out the Latest News from MhIST.
Weekly Calendar
Our Self Help Support Groups run weekly, they can sometimes change so we have made a weekly calendar to show what’s on at MhIST.
We keep and updated list of all the support groups in our Weekly Calendar.
Your Stories
We pride ourselves on helping others, we have received lots of great feedback from visitors of MhIST so we wanted to share that with you.
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Latest News from MhIST
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… Read More
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:… Read More
Spring Forward Project
MhIST are introducing a new course called Spring Forward If you are looking to figure out the next steps in your journey whether it be looking to go back into work or education then this one may just be for you! The course offers a path to revitalizing your… Read More
MhIST AGM 2023
Thursday 12th October 2023 Dear Friend MhIST – AGM 2023. The Annual General Meeting of MhIST will be held on Wednesday 15th November 2023 at 13.00. The meeting will be heldat: MhIST 1st Floor, Moorland House, 116 Bark Street, Bolton. BL1 2AX The agenda for the meeting is on the… Read More
We are moving!
Both the Advocacy, Talk Therapy and Admin services are moving out of Hanover House into Moorland House, 116 Bark Street, Bolton BL1 2AX, where the self-help groups have been based for the last 2 years. To enable us to move we are suspending both the Advocacy and Talk Therapy Services… Read More
Meet Caroline Boff, MhIST’s new Patron
Meet Caroline Boff, MhIST's new Patron. Caroline is an emerging, international, contemporary artist based in the UK. She creates wondrous compositions filled with energy, feeling and colour. Join MhIST in giving Caroline a warm welcome as the new patron. Read More
New service!
Have you been made redundant due to covid? Are you unemployed and struggling to find work? Share this:TwitterFacebook… Read More
Development of a mobile video-game for adult wellbeing.
Over the years MhIST has developed an extremely productive and successful collaboration with the University of Bolton. During the recent Covid lockdowns MhIST has been able to continue helping people who experience difficulties with their mental health by delivering advocacy, counselling, and self-help in virtual and face to face formats. Read More
Thank you letter from The Mayor of Bolton
The Mayor of Bolton Cllr Linda Thomas would like to show her appreciation for your continued dedication and work during the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown. Read More