Mental Wellbeing JigsawMental Health

Information and guidance to support staff's mental health and wellbeing.

 

At the Vale of Glamorgan Council, we know that it benefits all of us to talk about mental health.

Here you will find  information about how to support colleagues, and where to go if you need support. 


 

Mental Health and Wellbeing Cymru

Self - help resources to support mental health and wellbeing. Learning different ways to improve and maintain our mental wellbeing, as well as having information and the skills to cope with different emotions and difficult thoughts, can make a real difference to our lives.

Online Resources

Time to Change Wales

Time to Change Wales is the first national campaign to end the stigma and discrimination faced by people with mental health problems. Their website shares real life experiences, advice and guidance. 

www.timetochangewales.org.uk

SAMARITANS

Provides confidential, non-judgmental emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those that could lead to suicide. You can phone, email, write a letter or in most cases talk to someone face to face.

www.samaritans.org

RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS

Provides expert advice and information to people with mental health problems and those who care for them, as well as giving help to health professionals, employers and staff. 

www.rethink.org

MIND

Mind provides confidential mental health information services. With support and understanding, Mind enables people to make informed choices. The Infoline gives information on types of mental distress, where to get help, drug treatments, alternative therapies and advocacy. Mind also has a network of nearly 200 local Mind associations providing local services.

www.mind.org.uk

SANELINE

Saneline is a national mental health helpline providing information and support to people with mental health problems and those who support them.

www.sane.org.uk

  • 0845 767 8000 (6pm - 11pm)