MhIST – Mental Health Independent Support Team working with our communities to give the best mental health support we can since 1992.

We provide a safe and friendly place where you can work at your own pace to start your journey towards positive mental wellbeing.

Why not explore our services below!

Support Groups

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Anxiety, Depression, & Self Esteem (10:30am) Group

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Why not come along to the Anxiety, Depression, & Self Esteem 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… Read More

Keeping Grounded for Women

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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… Read More

Westhoughton Wellbeing Support Group (Wed)

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Struggling with mental health issues? Feeling low, worthless, and/or hopeless? Want to improve your mental health and wellbeing but find it hard to get into Bolton Town Centre? Then why not come and join an afternoon Wellbeing Support group being run in Westhoughton. Read More

Creative Crew

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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… Read More

Welcome to the Digital World Group

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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… Read More

Anxiety, Depression, & Well-being (PM)

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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 wellbeing? The group members arrange trips out to places such as museums, cafés, to the theatre etc. External speakers also regularly attend to share their own experiences and knowledge. Read More

MhIST x Colony Gym ‘Get Fit With Us’

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Want a FREE one hour gym session? Every Thursday from 1:00PM to 2:00PM 1 Hour session includes: 30 minutes session with a personal trainer 30 minutes to use the gym equipment after the session For members of MhIST and Staff If you want to be a part of this fantastic… Read More

Anxiety, Depression, & Well-being (AM)

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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 wellbeing? The group members arrange trips out to places such as museums, cafés, to the theatre etc. External speakers also regularly attend to share their own experiences and knowledge. Read More

Autism Group

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Why not come along to our Autism Group Do you have a NHS diagnosis of Autism? Are you aged 18+, independent and can attend the group without support? If the answer to the above questions is YES, then the Autism group may be for you. The Autism Group runs fortnightly… Read More

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

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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. Read More