You are not alone
At times, we all experience loneliness. It’s a personal feeling, and reaching out can be challenging, but it’s an important step to take.
Talking to someone can make all the difference and we want everyone to know that support is available and they are not alone.
If you are concerned about anyone, please encourage them to get support.
Hints and tips
We all know how important it is to talk, but sometimes it is difficult to know what to say or how to react, especially if someone tells you they are struggling or having a tough time. This short video provides some hints and tips about how to listen and support someone.
Support us this Christmas
Christmas e-cards
Spread some cheer this year by sending your Christmas greetings electronically! 🌟 Not only will you be eco-friendly, but you can also support a great cause by donating to us at Guernsey Mind. 🎄
New Year’s Day swim
Our lovely friends at The Imperial Hotel are once again inviting everyone to join in for a refreshing New Year’s Day swim. Thank you also to Guernsey Swim All Seasons for their support. Remember to bring your swim shoes, and participation is at your own risk. Depending on wind direction, the swim will start at Portelet or Rocquaine slipway.
Hot drinks will be available at the end for all swimmers and there will be a collection in aid of Guernsey Mind.
FREE Online Mindfulness sessions
We run a 30 minute online Mindfulness session every Sunday morning. These sessions are open to anyone to attend.
Workplace Partnership
Do you want to make a tangible difference to staff wellbeing and support your staff in ways that actually make a difference?
The Workplace Partnership is your opportunity to partner with Guernsey Mind and take a stand against mental health stigma and discrimination as well as raising awareness and supporting wellbeing.
Find out more…
I need help…
Seeking help is often the first step towards getting and staying well, but it can also be hard to know how to start and where to turn.
It is always OK to ask for help.
Someone I know needs help
It can be very difficult to see someone who you care about becoming unwell, but you don’t need to be an expert on mental health to offer support. Often small, everyday actions can make the biggest difference.
I need urgent help
At Guernsey Mind, we cannot provide a crisis service. If you need urgent help:
- Talk to someone you trust
- Contact your GP and request an urgent appointment
- Contact the Samaritans on their free and confidential helpline 116 123
- If you are concerned you might harm yourself or someone else, contact the Emergency Department on 01481 220000 or the emergency services on 999
- If you are having thoughts or feelings of suicide, you can find support advice here
Support for under 18s
At Guernsey Mind, we offer support to those aged 18 and above, but there are some other places you can go to for support and advice.
Guernsey Mind has been re-awarded the Mind Quality Mark
The Mind Quality Mark is a rigorous quality assurance standard. It sets the bar of good practice and legal compliance for all organisations in the Mind Federation.
Once every three years, local Minds are reviewed against the Mind Quality Mark standards. The reviews are led by people with lived experience of mental health problems and senior leaders from other local Minds. They are based on a robust assessment of documentary evidence as well as interviews with and survey responses from directors, staff, volunteers, and people who use services.
To achieve the Mind Quality Mark, local Minds must be well-run organisations delivering safe, life-changing support for people with mental health problems.