Rhai Cysylltiadau Allweddol
Help gyda Meddyginiaeth
Therapïau Cyflenwol
Cynghori a Seicotherapi
Addysg a Hyfforddiant
Bwyd
Grwpiau
Ymglymiad
Myfyrdod
Arian
Cerddoriaeth
Gwaith (Tâl a Di-dâl)
Rhai Cysylltiadau Allweddol
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www.wwamh.org.uk |
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www.hywelddahb.wales.nhs.uk |
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www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk |
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www.callhelpline.org.uk |
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www.mapadvocacy.org.uk |
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eiriol@eiriol.org.uk |
www.eiriol.org.uk |
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www.relate.co.uk |
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www.ceredigion.ac.uk |
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Bwyd
Look out for fresh, local produce, perhaps from a vegetable box scheme which delivers to your door, or from one of the Farmers' Markets in Lampeter, Cardigan and Aberystwyth.
Food and Mood Handbook by Amanda Geary
An invaluable guide to the relationship between diet, nutrition and emotional and mental health. Available from:
publications@mind.org.uk |
www.mind.org.uk/foodandmood |
Optimum Nutrition for the Mind by Patrick Holford
A leading specialist in the relationship between diet and health (especially emotional and mental well-being).
Holford and Associates Ltd |
PO Box 53979 |
London SW15 6TZ |
www.patrickholford.com |
Grwpiau
Bipolar UK
Self-help groups meet to share experiences and benefit from each others' knowledge about how to take control of their lives. Further details from www.bipolaruk.org.uk
The Gathering
A Support group for relatives and friends of people who are experiences or recovering from mental health problems that meets in Aberystwyth.
Tel: 01970 612615 |
Carers Groups
There are a number of support groups for carers in the county. For information contact:
Carers Ceredigion on 01970 828459 or British Red Cross Ceredigion |
Carers Support Service on 01239 615945 |
Social Media
Many national mental health organisations now have pages on Facebook and on-line forums where you can talk to others with similar experiences.
Ymglymiad
WWAMH
is developing ways in which mental health service users can express their views on how mental health services in Ceredigion can be improved
Time To Change Wales
Is a national campaign to help end mental health discrimination. Opportunities for volunteering, blogging, training and running events.
3° Quebec House |
Castlebridge |
Cowbridge Road East |
Cardiff CF11 9AB |
www.timetochangewales.org.uk |
United Kingdom Advocacy Network
A national organisation linking user organisations and promoting their interests.
www.u-kan.co.uk |
Hearing Voices Network
A service for people, by people, who are hearing voices. It offers an alternative approach to traditional psychiatry, support to all and information on local groups.
c/o Sheffield Hearing Voices Network |
Limbrick Day Service |
Limbrick Road |
Sheffield S6 2PE |
Tel: 0114 271 8210 |
www.hearing-voices.org |
Hearing Voices Network Cymru
There is also a Welsh network www.hearingvoicescymru.org
'Critical Psychiatry'
A useful internet search term to start to explore traditional psychiatric assumptions around mental health.
Asylum Magazine
'The magazine for democratic psychiatry' - users and survivors of services in alliance with others, campaigning for change in the way we respond to each others' mental and emotional distress.
www.asylumonline.net |
Myfyrdod
Informal groups meet regularly around the county and one-off workshops are often offered. Look on local noticeboards or the internet for contacts.
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. On Meditation and being in the present moment.
Light within: the inner path of meditation by Laurence Freeman. Meditation from a Christian perspective.
A Path with Heart by Jack Kornfield. A guide to meditation and spiritual path, inspired by Buddhist teachings.
Living Presence: a Sufi way to mindfulness and the unfolding of the essential self by Kabir Edmund Helminski.
Arian
Credit Union
A not for Profit saving and loans organisation based on cooperative principles. Credcer is based in Cardigan with outreach points in Tregaron and Aberystwyth.
Credcer Credit Union |
46 St Mary's Street |
Cardigan SA43 1HA |
Tel: 01239 621408 |
www.credcer.co.uk |
Freecycle Ceredigion
Matches people who have things they need to get rid of with people who can use them. And it's free.
www.freecycle.org |
CRAFT (Ceredigion Recycling and Furniture Team)
Is a Not for Profit company that sells unwanted household items at an affordable price. Its collection and delivery service covers Ceredigion and surrounding areas. They also repair computers and offer opportunities for volunteers. If you're on a low income or benefit you may qualify for a CRAFT discount card which gives you 25% discount.
www.craftaberystwyth.co.uk |
Tel: 01970 626532 |
Citizen's Advice Bureau
Confidential, impartial information and advice on benefits, debt problems, housing rights, consumer rights, care needs and much more.
Aberystwyth office | Cardigan office |
12 Cambrian Place | Napier Street |
Aberystwyth | Cardigan |
SY23 1NT | SA43 1ED |
Tel: 01970 612817 | Tel: 01239 613707 |
bureau@aberystwyth.cabnet.org.uk | enquiries@cabceredigion.org |
www.citizensadvice.org.uk | |
National advice line: 0844 772020 |
Direct Payments
Are payments by Social Services to meet your care and social needs. These can pay for help or care at home or for activities that would benefit your mental health either by yourself or through employing someone to accompany you. These payments can only be made via a social worker referral. For more information contact
Social Services Contact Centre |
Min-Aeron |
Rhiw Goch |
Aberaeron SA46 0DY |
Tel: 01545 574001 |
contact-socservs@ceredigion.gov.uk |
LETS
The local exchange trading scheme is a community-spirited, locally-based trading system and a way of swapping skills and goods. Build up credits by offering services such as grass-cutting or painting and 'spend' them on others' services such as haircuts, lifts etc.
www.letslink.net |
Cerddoriaeth
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Run music workshop and courses.
Tel: 01970 622882 |
www.aberystwythartscentre.co.uk |
Women in Tune
A charity that organises a women's music festival every year in Ceredigion. It was created as a showcase for female musicians and a place of encouragement and inspiration where women could become involved in or learn about music. They also run courses and arts workshops.
Tel: 01570 493288 |
www.womenintune.org.uk |
There are many choirs and singing opportunities in Ceredigion. Look on the internet or ask at your local library.
www.naturalvoice.net - a website giving information about singing opportunities nationally. Everyone can sing...
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The COASTAL Project
Provides support and funding to enable people who have been disadvantages by illness to gain lifelong skills and training to provide them with a better chance of gaining employment.
Tel: 01545 574193 |
www.coastalproject.co.uk/ceredigion |
Ceredigion Volunteer Bureau
Has a wide variety of volunteering opportunities including working in charity shops, day centres, helplines, conservation etc. There is no minimum commitment and you decide what you do and the amount of time you spend with it. There is also support available to you whole you're working.
Bryndulais |
67 Bridge Street |
Lampeter SA44 7AB |
Tel: 01570 423232 |
infovb@cavo.org.uk |
www.volunteering-wales.net |
Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation
Have several volunteering opportunities including dolphin watch and Coastcare.
Tel: 01545 572142 |
www.cardiganbaysac.org.uk |