No One Should Face Their Struggles Alone
Mental health challenges are common and can affect people of all ages. If you are experiencing difficulties with your mental wellbeing, a range of support services are available to help.
For urgent mental health support, call 111 and select Option 2. This free, confidential service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for people of all ages. You will be connected with a mental health professional who can provide advice, support, and guidance.
For further information and local support services available in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT), please see the resources below.
Adult Mental Health Support
Adult Mental Health Support
If you are aged between 18 and 65, you should access primary mental health services through your GP. In many cases, this primary care response will be sufficient. In more severe cases, however, you may be referred by your GP to a Care and Treatment Planning Team. When Care and Treatment Planning services work with you, their aim will be to help you in your recovery, improve your quality of life and promote your independence.
Valleys Steps
Valleys Steps is a well-being charity set up to help people help themselves. They offer free online workshops covering topics such as stress management, panic and anxiety, sleep, mindfulness, and more. More information and details to sign up to the workshops can be found here: Valleys Steps | Free Mindfulness and Stress Control Courses
New Horizons
New Horizons is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity based in RCT, Merthyr and Bridgend. They offer free recovery courses, befriending, and signposting. New Horizons – Improving Mental Health Locally (newhorizons-mentalhealth.org.uk)
Children & Young Adult
Eye to Eye Counselling
Eye to Eye Counselling Service is for children and young people across RCT. They offer free and confidential support for anyone between the ages of 10-30. Home | Eyetoeyerct
Mind Hub
Created by young people for young people. This website provides information and links to relevant services in relation to your mental health and well-being. They have links to services for depression, bullying, anxiety, body image, and more. Mind Hub
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
CAMHS is a team of professionals who offer support for the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. They offer different types of therapies (including group therapy, family therapy, and cognitive behavioural therapy) and you can be referred into the service by a professional such as your GP, Social Worker, and more. For more information and contact details visit: Child and Adolescent Mental Health – Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (nhs.wales)