Your Circle is a directory to help you find your way around care and support and connect with people, places and activities in Gloucestershire. The website is run by Gloucestershire County Council with information, advice and support to help you, or someone you look...
There are a number of community and social groups that meet regularly in local areas across the county. Find out what’s going on in your area or choose from a range of categories to find out more: www.yourcircle.org.uk
The Community Wellbeing Service is a free and confidential service for anyone over the age of 16. The aim of the service is to connect you to local services, organisations and groups that can help you to improve your general wellbeing and meet your wider social needs....
GSASS is linked with the Rethink Mental Illness charity and provides a range of support to those affected by bereavement by suicide. They provide support for people aged 18+ who live in Gloucestershire and have been bereaved by suicide. This includes family, partners,...
BZ Bodies is commissioned by Gloucestershire County Council to offer Healthy Lifestyle programmes for families. They work with families with children aged 5-15 years where one or more children in the family is over 92nd Centile in weight The whole family can come...
Honour Thy Women is a Gloucestershire community outreach programme supporting women, and those who identify as women, over the age of 20 against Domestic Abuse. They offer judgment-free peer mentor support, creative & wellbeing workshops and resources to...
Footsteps Counselling & Care is a charity which offers counselling and care for anyone in Gloucestershire affected by pregnancy-related issues, the loss of a baby for any reason, traumatic birth, fertility problems and pregnancy-related mental health issues.
Shine is a Cirencester-based charity which offers creative art therapy courses, peer support and weekly drop-in sessions for struggling mums dealing with depression and anxiety
Future Me Gloucestershire is for young people, about young people and by young people and aim to represent and connect with other young people so they can share their views and experiences of growing up in this county.
Dad Matters is part of Home-Start Gloucestershire and provides support for dads with children under 3, including antenatal groups and perinatal mental health support groups.
Mothers in Mind is a peer support drop in group for mums struggling with their mental health and is part of Home-Start Gloucestershire.
Home-Start Gloucestershire provides early support to families who are facing the challenges and stresses of family life, including a wide range of difficulties such as isolation, low self-esteem, physical and mental health issues.
A free service offering mental health support and advice on depression, anxieties, phobias, PTSD, OCD and much more.
Crossroads Gloucestershire is a charity based in the Forest of Dean which provides practical help, support and social opportunities to carers and those they care for across all ages and disabilities.
Gloucestershire Constabulary’s (police) website provides a range of advice and resources on where to get help, how to report crimes and tips and advice.
Stroud Women’s Refuge is a charity offering accommodation and support services to women and their children who have been affected by domestic abuse.
Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre provides support and advice and aims to increase understanding and recognition of sexual violence through education and public awareness. T
The Eating Disorders Service Community Team is the first point of contact for anyone needing professional support in the county.
Improving the quality of life of individuals and increase their knowledge, skills and confidence to enable them to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes.
Inclusion Gloucestershire is a user-led self-advocacy organisation for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism or mental ill health.
Specialist health care services for people with learning disabilities.
Guideposts Gloucestershire is a charity that supports people living with long-term conditions, disability or caring responsibilities to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
Gloucestershire Carers Hub provides information, advice and guidance for carers, signpost to other services, provide assessments and support planning, support groups and hubs, benefits and finance advice, access to groups, befriending and mentoring as well as counselling and provide a free 24-hour helpline as part of their carers’ emergency scheme.
Cotswold Friends is a local charity which helps and supports older and vulnerable people in the North Cotswolds.
Cheltenham and District Carers and Families (CADCAF) is a charity family support group for parents and carers who are caring for a child or young person with additional needs in Cheltenham and surrounding areas.
The Royal British Legion, Gloucestershire is the local branch of the national Armed Forces charity.
Managing Memory Together provides specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment services to people who are worried about memory as well as providing support to their carers.
CGL Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service Gloucestershire provides the drug and alcohol recovery service in Gloucestershire including information, support, advice and treatment for adults, their families, carers and others close to them.
Warm and Well offers energy efficiency advice to householders and also administers grant funding on behalf of the local authorities and other funders.
Citizens Advice offers information and support for those struggling to pay bills, help with debt, budgeting, rent arrears and more and have local branches in your area.
POhWER is a charity and membership organisation providing information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vulnerability, distress and social exclusion.
Healthwatch Gloucestershire is the county’s independent health and social care champion.
Gloucestershire Community Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is a confidential service that provides information advice and support for patients, families and carers.
SARC offers medical care, emotional and psychological support, and practical help and information to anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted or been affected by it.
GDASS offers a variety of support programmes for women and men over 16 years old and families who are experiencing domestic abuse.
Gloucestershire Constabulary provide advice and information on Domestic Abuse, how to report it and links to partner support helplines at: www.gloucestershire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/daa/domestic-abuse/
The Safeguarding Adults Board provides support to report, investigate and to stop abuse.
The Listening Post provides counselling support to Gloucestershire adults.
Gloucestershire Counselling Services is a charity offering a range of counselling in Gloucestershire and the surrounding area for individuals, couples, children and families, schools and other services.
POGTY is a Gloucestershire support group for parents and carers of young people who are questioning their sexual or gender identity.
Gloscats provides support for the transgender community in Gloucestershire. Find out more here: www.gloscats.org.uk
GayGlos is a charity which provides support services, education and engagement for Gloucestershire’s LGBTQ+ community.
School Nurses support children and young people aged from 5 to 19 in the community, whether they attend school or not.
For information about services available, STI’s, contraception, HIV, pregnancy and sexual assault.
Sunflowers Suicide Support provides bereavement support to those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
Cruse Bereavement Care offers support to the bereaved.
Cirencester Eating Disorders Self-Help Group is part of a network of support groups all over the country coordinated by Beat Eating Disorders.
The teams offer advice and support when you feel you require an increased level of care, due to your mental health or due to emotional and psychological distress.
Shout is a 24/7 text service, supported by digital mental health charity, Mental Health Innovations.
Independence Trust provides a range of services aimed at supporting you in strengthening your emotional and physical wellbeing and promoting better attitudes to mental and physical health
ChatHealth offers support to young people aged between 11 – 19 with questions relating to a wide range of health and wellbeing issues
Young Gloucestershire (YG) is a charity that supports young people who are facing very difficult times.
Support at The Cavern provides listening support, low level interventions such as board games and adult colouring, inclusive activities such as quiz nights and offers a supportive environment for Gloucestershire adults.
On Your Mind Glos is a website providing information about to bullying, eating disorders and anxiety and where you can go for more support.
Alexandra Wellbeing House offers a preventative approach for adults experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges and to those who may be at risk of mental health admission, crisis and/or relapse.
Tic+ is a Gloucestershire-based charity which provides confidential counselling, support and care for young people and their families.
School Nurses support children and young people aged from 5 to 19 in the community, whether they attend school or not.
An early intervention service for people aged between 14 and 65 who are at risk of, or who is experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
The CRHTT team offers advice and support for adults who require an increased level of care due to mental health or emotional and psychological distress.
One-to-one support, personal support plans and signposting to other services for adults in Gloucestershire.
For support or more information, call 01452 317 460 and ask for a member of the Autism Team.
Offering mental health support and advice on depression, emotional wellbeing with a baby, anxieties, phobias, PTSD, OCD and more.
This charity helps reduce domestic violence through creating and delivering programmes on domestic abuse and promoting healthy relationships to schools and colleges.
A county-wide service designed to reduce the level of domestic abuse and improve the safety of victims and their families.
Gloucestershire Constabulary provide advice and information on Domestic Abuse, how to report it and links to partner support helplines at: www.gloucestershire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/daa/domestic-abuse/
Previously named CYPS, provides specialist NHS mental health services for children and young people, their families and carers who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties, from birth to their 18th birthday. Find out more about the...
A confidential service that provides information advice and support for patients, families and carers. PALS seek to promote the importance of listening to patient enquiries and concerns. To support this, the PALS team work closely with staff who have direct contact with patients, their families and carers, providing help and information regarding enquiries or concerns raised by those receiving care or treatment.
A new initiative which aims to build a brighter future for young people in the county.
Your Circle is a directory to help you find your way around care and support and connect with people, places and activities in Gloucestershire. The website is run by Gloucestershire County Council with information, advice and support to help you, or someone you look...
There are a number of community and social groups that meet regularly in local areas across the county. Find out what’s going on in your area or choose from a range of categories to find out more: www.yourcircle.org.uk
The Community Wellbeing Service is a free and confidential service for anyone over the age of 16. The aim of the service is to connect you to local services, organisations and groups that can help you to improve your general wellbeing and meet your wider social needs....
GSASS is linked with the Rethink Mental Illness charity and provides a range of support to those affected by bereavement by suicide. They provide support for people aged 18+ who live in Gloucestershire and have been bereaved by suicide. This includes family, partners,...
BZ Bodies is commissioned by Gloucestershire County Council to offer Healthy Lifestyle programmes for families. They work with families with children aged 5-15 years where one or more children in the family is over 92nd Centile in weight The whole family can come...
Honour Thy Women is a Gloucestershire community outreach programme supporting women, and those who identify as women, over the age of 20 against Domestic Abuse. They offer judgment-free peer mentor support, creative & wellbeing workshops and resources to...
Footsteps Counselling & Care is a charity which offers counselling and care for anyone in Gloucestershire affected by pregnancy-related issues, the loss of a baby for any reason, traumatic birth, fertility problems and pregnancy-related mental health issues.
Shine is a Cirencester-based charity which offers creative art therapy courses, peer support and weekly drop-in sessions for struggling mums dealing with depression and anxiety
Future Me Gloucestershire is for young people, about young people and by young people and aim to represent and connect with other young people so they can share their views and experiences of growing up in this county.
Dad Matters is part of Home-Start Gloucestershire and provides support for dads with children under 3, including antenatal groups and perinatal mental health support groups.
Mothers in Mind is a peer support drop in group for mums struggling with their mental health and is part of Home-Start Gloucestershire.
Home-Start Gloucestershire provides early support to families who are facing the challenges and stresses of family life, including a wide range of difficulties such as isolation, low self-esteem, physical and mental health issues.
A free service offering mental health support and advice on depression, anxieties, phobias, PTSD, OCD and much more.
Crossroads Gloucestershire is a charity based in the Forest of Dean which provides practical help, support and social opportunities to carers and those they care for across all ages and disabilities.
Gloucestershire Constabulary’s (police) website provides a range of advice and resources on where to get help, how to report crimes and tips and advice.
Stroud Women’s Refuge is a charity offering accommodation and support services to women and their children who have been affected by domestic abuse.
Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre provides support and advice and aims to increase understanding and recognition of sexual violence through education and public awareness. T
The Eating Disorders Service Community Team is the first point of contact for anyone needing professional support in the county.
Improving the quality of life of individuals and increase their knowledge, skills and confidence to enable them to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes.
Inclusion Gloucestershire is a user-led self-advocacy organisation for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism or mental ill health.
Specialist health care services for people with learning disabilities.
Guideposts Gloucestershire is a charity that supports people living with long-term conditions, disability or caring responsibilities to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
Gloucestershire Carers Hub provides information, advice and guidance for carers, signpost to other services, provide assessments and support planning, support groups and hubs, benefits and finance advice, access to groups, befriending and mentoring as well as counselling and provide a free 24-hour helpline as part of their carers’ emergency scheme.
Cotswold Friends is a local charity which helps and supports older and vulnerable people in the North Cotswolds.
Cheltenham and District Carers and Families (CADCAF) is a charity family support group for parents and carers who are caring for a child or young person with additional needs in Cheltenham and surrounding areas.
The Royal British Legion, Gloucestershire is the local branch of the national Armed Forces charity.
Managing Memory Together provides specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment services to people who are worried about memory as well as providing support to their carers.
CGL Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service Gloucestershire provides the drug and alcohol recovery service in Gloucestershire including information, support, advice and treatment for adults, their families, carers and others close to them.
Warm and Well offers energy efficiency advice to householders and also administers grant funding on behalf of the local authorities and other funders.
Citizens Advice offers information and support for those struggling to pay bills, help with debt, budgeting, rent arrears and more and have local branches in your area.
POhWER is a charity and membership organisation providing information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vulnerability, distress and social exclusion.
Healthwatch Gloucestershire is the county’s independent health and social care champion.
Gloucestershire Community Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is a confidential service that provides information advice and support for patients, families and carers.
SARC offers medical care, emotional and psychological support, and practical help and information to anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted or been affected by it.
GDASS offers a variety of support programmes for women and men over 16 years old and families who are experiencing domestic abuse.
Gloucestershire Constabulary provide advice and information on Domestic Abuse, how to report it and links to partner support helplines at: www.gloucestershire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/daa/domestic-abuse/
The Safeguarding Adults Board provides support to report, investigate and to stop abuse.
The Listening Post provides counselling support to Gloucestershire adults.
Gloucestershire Counselling Services is a charity offering a range of counselling in Gloucestershire and the surrounding area for individuals, couples, children and families, schools and other services.
POGTY is a Gloucestershire support group for parents and carers of young people who are questioning their sexual or gender identity.
Gloscats provides support for the transgender community in Gloucestershire. Find out more here: www.gloscats.org.uk
GayGlos is a charity which provides support services, education and engagement for Gloucestershire’s LGBTQ+ community.
School Nurses support children and young people aged from 5 to 19 in the community, whether they attend school or not.
For information about services available, STI’s, contraception, HIV, pregnancy and sexual assault.
Sunflowers Suicide Support provides bereavement support to those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
Cruse Bereavement Care offers support to the bereaved.
Cirencester Eating Disorders Self-Help Group is part of a network of support groups all over the country coordinated by Beat Eating Disorders.
The teams offer advice and support when you feel you require an increased level of care, due to your mental health or due to emotional and psychological distress.
Shout is a 24/7 text service, supported by digital mental health charity, Mental Health Innovations.
Independence Trust provides a range of services aimed at supporting you in strengthening your emotional and physical wellbeing and promoting better attitudes to mental and physical health
ChatHealth offers support to young people aged between 11 – 19 with questions relating to a wide range of health and wellbeing issues
Young Gloucestershire (YG) is a charity that supports young people who are facing very difficult times.
Support at The Cavern provides listening support, low level interventions such as board games and adult colouring, inclusive activities such as quiz nights and offers a supportive environment for Gloucestershire adults.
On Your Mind Glos is a website providing information about to bullying, eating disorders and anxiety and where you can go for more support.
Alexandra Wellbeing House offers a preventative approach for adults experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges and to those who may be at risk of mental health admission, crisis and/or relapse.
Tic+ is a Gloucestershire-based charity which provides confidential counselling, support and care for young people and their families.
School Nurses support children and young people aged from 5 to 19 in the community, whether they attend school or not.
An early intervention service for people aged between 14 and 65 who are at risk of, or who is experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
The CRHTT team offers advice and support for adults who require an increased level of care due to mental health or emotional and psychological distress.
One-to-one support, personal support plans and signposting to other services for adults in Gloucestershire.
For support or more information, call 01452 317 460 and ask for a member of the Autism Team.
Offering mental health support and advice on depression, emotional wellbeing with a baby, anxieties, phobias, PTSD, OCD and more.
This charity helps reduce domestic violence through creating and delivering programmes on domestic abuse and promoting healthy relationships to schools and colleges.
A county-wide service designed to reduce the level of domestic abuse and improve the safety of victims and their families.
Gloucestershire Constabulary provide advice and information on Domestic Abuse, how to report it and links to partner support helplines at: www.gloucestershire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/daa/domestic-abuse/
Previously named CYPS, provides specialist NHS mental health services for children and young people, their families and carers who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties, from birth to their 18th birthday. Find out more about the...
A confidential service that provides information advice and support for patients, families and carers. PALS seek to promote the importance of listening to patient enquiries and concerns. To support this, the PALS team work closely with staff who have direct contact with patients, their families and carers, providing help and information regarding enquiries or concerns raised by those receiving care or treatment.
A new initiative which aims to build a brighter future for young people in the county.
It can be hard to know where to turn when we’re struggling with our mental health but support is available, from NHS and council-commissioned services to local and national charities. Many services are free, confidential, and you can access them yourself without a referral from a professional.
Find out what support is available to you.
There is a wide range of support for children, young people and families in the county.
More information about additional support that is available for older people locally and nationally.
Getting help with issues you're struggling to deal with on your own is one of the most important things you can do
If you think you or your partner may be experiencing mental health difficulties, you can get expert help
The past year has been a particularly challenging time for everyone but whatever you’re worried about, please reach out for support – help is available
If you can’t find what you are looking for, please get in touch to let us know what mental health support information would be useful to you at this time
