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.
We have a new Chair!
We’re delighted to announce that Stephen Hare has taken on the role of Chair of our Board. Stephen joined us through our Mental Health First Aider training and became a non-executive director last year. Now, he’s stepping up as Chair to champion mental health and wellbeing in our community.
Stephen shares, “I first connected with Guernsey Mind through their Mental Health First Aider training. I am thrilled to now step into the role of Chair. The mental health and wellbeing of our community is vitally important, and Guernsey Mind plays a key role in expanding access to services and raising awareness. I’m looking forward to supporting Jo and the whole team.”
We look forward to working with Stephen and the Board to enhance our services as an independent mental health charity in the Bailiwick.
MHFA 1-day Champion
Wednesday 30th April
9.00am-5.00pm – £200 per person
As an MHFA® Champion, you will gain:
- An understanding of common mental health issues
- Knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness
- Ability to spot signs of mental ill health
- Skills to support positive wellbeing
Contact louisa.mace@guernseymind.org.gg
Wellbeing Beach Clean
Thursday 10th April
1.00pm – 2.00pm
Location: Havelet and La Valette.
(meet on the first raised grass bank on the left as you head towards the Bathing Pools)
Pickers and buckets will be provided. Please dress appropriately.
Suicide First Aid Lite Training Course
Friday 16th May
9.30am-1.00pm at Les Cotils £65 per person
A short course that can help you spot the signs that someone may be struggling and how to help.
Sunrise Walk of Hope
Sunday 22nd June
4am start at Vale Castle
Join us for our annual Sunrise Walk of Hope, supported by Gower, to raise awareness and support around Guernsey Mind’s vital work in suicide prevention and care.
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.
2024 Review
This year has one of change for Guernsey Mind, highlighted by the launch of two major initiatives: the Workplace Partnership and Supported Self Help.
This infographic highlights our main events and highlights. As you can see, our small team of 7 people have been very busy!
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us.
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.