Supported Self Help
Supported Self Help is a free programme that can make a real difference to people’s mental health. It is aimed at people who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems and aims to give you skills to understand, protect and improve your mental health. It is ideal for anyone who is over 18 – there is no upper age limit.
Review of 2025
As we start the new year, we’re proud of what our small team has achieved together in 2025!
- Supported Self-Help: 310 people attended an initial assessement, with 224 joining our free programme.
- Workplace Partnership: Continued to grow and we are piloting our new WorkWell support programme, launching in March.
- Mental Health First Aid: Trained 147 MHFAiders and launched a Community of Practice for ongoing support.
- Community Events: Coordinated fundraisers and events thanks to your incredible support.
None of this would be possible without our amazing community.
Thank you to everyone who has donated, volunteered, attended training, sponsored a fundraiser, or supported us in any way. Your commitment helps us improve mental health in the Bailiwick and we truly appreciate your support.
Events and news
Join us for
Brew Monday
Monday 19th January
Guernsey Mind is proud to support Brew Monday alongside Guernsey Samaritans. The key message: connect with friends, family, or colleagues by sharing a drink and talking.
Join us at Flourish (at Grow), Nutmeg (at Victoria Park) or The Swallows (at Les Cotils) during the day for a free cuppa, refreshments and a chat.
Sleep Workshops
2026 dates
Sleep experts agree that good quality sleep plays a vital role in supporting brain function and overall health and wellbeing.
We will be running a series of sleep workshops throughout the year.
TCS London Marathon 2026
Meet our Marathon Men!
We’re delighted to announce that Guernsey Mind has been awarded a charity ballot place for the TCS London Marathon, taking place on 26th April 2026 — a first for us!
Luke Penney will proudly wear the Guernsey Mind shirt as he takes on the challenge, running on behalf of our charity.
Joining him are Darren Broad and Jon Allaway, who have secured their own ballot places and have generously chosen to run in support of Guernsey Mind.
Join us as we get behind Luke, Darren, and Jon as they train and prepare for this incredible event.
Luke, Darren and Jon who will be running the 2026 London Marathon in aid of Guernsey Mind
Mental Health First Aid
Training dates 2026
We now have our Mental Health First Aid England® training dates available for 2026.
These internationally recognised courses teach you how to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing a mental health issue.
Further information about MHFA
MHFA 2-day course dates
- Thursday 29th & Friday 30th January
- Thursday 19th & Friday 20th February
- Tuesday 21st & Wednesday 22nd April
- Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd May
- Tuesday 7th & Wednesday 8th July
- Thursday 24th & Friday 25th September
- Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd October
- Thursday 26th & Friday 27th November
Half-day mental health refresher
- Friday 27th March
- Thursday 25th June
- Friday 30th October
Lucy’s Journey
A new children’s book by local author Linda Le Vasseur with illustrations by Peter Le Vasseur
FREE Online Mindfulness sessions
We run a 30 minute online Mindfulness session every Sunday morning.
These free sessions are open for 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.