West Somerset Inclusion Project

People suffering from mental distress can often feel isolated. In small communities and in rural areas such as West Somerset that sense of isolation can seem greater. The Inclusion Project and its outreach services aim to address this.

What's on in West Somerset in 2011?

Monday Drop-In, Minehead
10.30am - 1.00pm at The Ark Room, The Parks Baptist Church, Minehead.
For just £1 a week individuals can access a range of activities in a supportive, welcoming environment.

Art Afternoons at MINDTWS Minehead
A poster that was created and funded by people attending our Art Afternoons at MINDTWS Minehead. Click here to see the poster.

Watchet Relaxation Group
Thursdays, 10.00am - 11.20am at Maglands Community Room, Watchet..£2.00 per session. Relaxation with Tracey Roberts, supported by Mind volunteers. Refreshments 11.00-11.20.
This group will be closed during August, and will re-commence on Thursday 9th September.

One-to-One Support
We can help individuals to build confidence, self-esteem and motivation by offering one-to one listening support sessions, or by accompanying people to appointments or community activities, e.g. shopping, using public transport, educational and recreational activities. This is offered on a 6-8 week basis.

Cooking 4 One
This may recommence in September, please contact the Mind Office for further details.

Allotment Project
The allotment group at Alcombe, Marshfield Road, and Minehead is being moved from Monday afternoons to every Thursday morning from 10.30 to 12.30pm as from the week beginning 11th July 2011 to make it easier for people to attend.  This group is guided by Nicky Gibbard and will have Tracey Bingham attending.  We invite all service users to visit the allotment at any time, whether to keep it watered, weeded or just to take in the glorious sight of all the vegetables, herbs, flowers and trees growing. 

Relaxation Group at Minehead
Relaxation sessions with Tracey Roberts, supported by Mind.
Monday Evenings 6.00pm-7.30pm at The Parks Baptist Church Lounge. £2.00 per session, Refreshments included.
This closes for the summer holidays on 19th July, and re-opens on 6th September.

Advice & Information
The Mind office is open for advice and information weekday morning. This includes a range of free literature and free self-help guides.
Opening times are:

• Monday 9.30 am - 11.00 am
• Tuesday 9.30 am - 11.00 am
• Wednesday 9.30 am - 11.00 am
• Thursday 9.30 am - 11.00 am
• Friday 9.30 am - 11.00 am

Outreach
Mind Staff at Williton Children's Centre each Tuesday afternoon, 1.30-3.00 during term times, by appointment.

Mind Staff at Washford Village hall on Thursday afternoons 1.30-3.00 during term times, by appointment.

Advocacy in Mind
Mind’s Advocacy service is available by appointment.

Please telephone Bethan at the Taunton office on 01823 334906 for further information.

Download Menu of Services

• You can download the above Menu of Services here (pdf)

Contact us

For information about all aspects of our work in West Somerset, or to make an appointment outside of our normal office hours, please contact Deborah Melmoth at: 3, Parks Lane, Minehead TA24 5NU Tel: 01643 708765, or email westsomerset@mindtws.org.uk

Opening times

Advice & Information
The Mind office is situated at 3 Parks Lane in Minehead (TA24 5NU), and is open for advice and information each weekday morning. This includes a range of free literature and free self-help guides. Opening times are:

• Monday
  9.30am -11.00am
• Tuesday
  9.30am - 11.00am
• Wednesday
  9.30am - 11.00am
• Thursday
  9.30am - 11.00am
• Friday
  9.30am - 11.00am