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Mental Health
Call 999 or go to A&E now if:
- someone's life is at risk - for example, they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose
- you do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe
Call: 999
Get advice from 111 or ask for an urgent GP appointment if:
- you need urgent help for your mental health
Get help from 111 online or call 111 and select the mental health option.
Local Support
Habits for Health – Frome
A free six-week course to support your health and wellbeing. Topics include sleep, movement, emotional wellbeing, healthy eating, and connecting with others.
- Setting goals for your health
- Getting better sleep
- Moving more
- Taking care of your emotional wellbeing
- Eating healthily
- Connecting with others
Free Thymia Mental Wellness Check
Read a short paragraph aloud and receive a score for alertness, relaxation and mental stamina. Helps you understand your mental wellbeing.
lumin&us® Family Wellbeing App
An NHS-approved app designed to support families with children aged 3–12. Helps improve relationships, reduce conflict and support mental health through play and connection.
Frome Medical Practice is partnering with the lumin&us® App to offer parents and carers of children aged 3 to 12 a free subscription.
Better Nature Ecotherapy
Offers one-to-one support, courses, mindfulness and group sessions in nature. A safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings.
Mindline by Mind in Somerset
24/7 mental health support line. Also offers peer support, art therapy, gardening groups and more.
Freephone: 0800 138 1692
Local calls: 01823 276 892
NHS Somerset Talking Therapies
Free support for adults (18+) with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Includes help for anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, trauma and long-term health conditions.
NHS Somerset Mental Health Self Help Guides
Free guides written by NHS psychologists to help you understand and manage mental health issues like anxiety, depression and stress.
We’ve Got This – Peer Support for Young Adults
Support for 16 to 25 year olds in Somerset. Offers group and one-to-one peer mentoring to help you feel more confident and positive.
Young Somerset
Somerset’s largest youth charity. Offers tailored support for young people and families, including wellbeing services and youth work to support young people's mental health.
Somerset Recovery College
Free courses to help you learn about mental health and recovery. Build skills and confidence to live a fulfilling life.
Youth Space - Frome
Affordable counselling for 15 to 18 year olds. A safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings and challenges.
Open Mental Health Somerset Alliance
24/7 support for anyone in Somerset struggling with their mental health.
Focus Counselling Agency – Frome and Wells
Affordable, professional counselling for adults, young people and children.
Frome Birth Talk
Free and low-cost counselling for anyone who is pregnant, has had a baby in the last 2 years, or has experienced baby loss.
Relate – Relationship Support
Offers counselling for individuals, couples, families, and young people. Also provides workshops and sex therapy.
National Support
Mind Plan
Take a short quiz to get a personalised mental wellbeing action plan. Includes expert tips and optional weekly emails.
Tellmi
A safe, anonymous app providing an inclusive digital community where young people can share experiences and support each other’s mental health.
Shout 85258
Free, confidential 24/7 text support for anyone struggling to cope.
Text: 85258.
Papyrus - Prevention of Young Suicide
Support for young people having suicidal thoughts and those worried about them.
Childline
Free, confidential support for anyone under 19 in the UK.
Victim Support
Help for anyone affected by crime or traumatic events.
NHS Mental Health Hub
Find self-help guides, tools and activities to support your mental health.
Action for Happiness
Resources and community support to help people live happier lives.
Charlie Waller
Free tools and strategies to support mental wellbeing for young people, families, educators and employers.
Staying Safe from Suicidal Thoughts Website
Practical ways to stay safe and find hope, including videos from people with lived experience.
Bipolar UK
Peer support and resources for people affected by bipolar disorder.
SWEDA
Support for people affected by eating disorders and those supporting them.
OCD UK
Support and education for people affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
Eco Distress for Children and Young People
Information for children and young people experiencing eco-related anxiety.
MindED for Families
Reliable mental health advice for older people and their carers.
Able Futures
Support for mental health at work, including advice and information.
Counselling Directory
Find a qualified private counsellor or psychotherapist near you.
Rethink Mental Illness
Information and advice on mental health conditions, rights and support.
Anxiety UK
Support and resources for people affected by anxiety.
Samaritans
24/7 support for anyone in emotional distress or crisis.
Combat Stress
Mental health support for veterans of the British Armed Forces.
Campaign Against Living Miserably
Support for people struggling with suicidal thoughts or loss.