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Mind Bristol are a local charity for anyone wanting to look after their emotional or mental health, and for those who provide friendship & support.

We promote positive mental health & wellbeing through a range of services. https://linktr.ee/bristolmind

11/10/2025

Today, we begin Hate Crime Awareness Week.

In Bristol, Hate crimes rose by 15.5% last year, an alarming increase.

The mental health impact of witnessing or experiencing a hate crime is immense; it can lead to increases in stress, anxiety, and social isolation. It has a devastating effect on someone's sense of identity

If you or anyone else you know has been affected by or been a victim of a hate crime or discrimination, you are not alone.

Bristol Mind is dedicated to supporting you to find your confidence and voice as we stand up to hate together.

We focus purely on your mental health and wellbeing, or jointly work on your case with any of our 5 BHCDS partners, ensuring you receive a holistic, trauma-informed service.

Bristol Mind:
Bristol Mind supports victims of hate crime with their mental health and promotes better mental health for all.
bristolmind.org.uk/services/community-wellbeing-safety/hate-crime-services/
Email: hatecrimecasework@bristolmind.org.uk

SARI:
is the race/faith and hate crime specialist; they coordinate. They have a team of caseworkers who also cover LGBTQIA+ issues.
https://saricharity.org.uk/

Tel: 0117 942 0060

Off the Record:
is an advisory partner for gender, sexuality, and identity for young people in Bristol
https://www.otrbristol.org.uk/
Email: hello@otrbristol.org.uk

Tel: 0808 808 9120 (Freephone)
Enquiry only, Mon-Fri 2-5pm

Bristol Law Centre
offers free legal advice and support if you have experienced discrimination.
https://www.bristollawcentre.org.uk/

Tel: 0117 924 8662

Resolve West:
works with people to resolve conflict and repair harm through direct or indirect communication.
https://resolvewest.org/

Tel: 0117 941 5379

08/10/2025

Mental Health Awareness Day is this Friday!

As an independently funded charity, we rely on grass-roots funders, campaign donors, and our partners.

Bristol Mind services depend on every donation:

£5: Funds a call to our helpline, providing someone with vital support and information.
£10: Pays for a volunteer’s expenses for a day
£20: Pays for 100 wellbeing leaflets for a GP surgery
£50: Pays for one session of reflective practice for our team
£100: Pays for a Refugee Wellbeing Workshop
£250: Match-funds 16 weeks of counselling for someone on a low income

Donate today at:
https://bristolmind.org.uk/support-us/donate/

To find out how to become a fundraiser, go to:
https://bristolmind.org.uk/support-us/fundraise/

30/09/2025

If you have ever received help or accessed our services, we want to hear from you!

You can find the survey on our website or via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/suqgbEdmqN

22/09/2025

Bristol is a brilliant, vibrant, and exciting city. But it can all be a bit overwhelming.

Here are some tips to get through Freshers' Week and beyond.

1: Talk to people. It sounds simple, but many people put on a brave face and do it all alone. Speak to your family and friends from home, but also to your new flatmates or course friends about how you feel. People may be relieved to share anxieties!

2: Visit Student Support. Most universities have a Nightline service too. They are trained to help new students settle in.

3: Try to not go home for the first month or so. By lasting through this period, you may find that everything seems a little bit easier.

4: Open up to new experiences and new people. You don’t need to go to pubs and clubs every night and feel awful the next day.

5: Eat well. It sounds straightforward, but it can help with stress, not to mention keeping your energy levels up.

6:Try to attend all your lectures and seminars. Apart from making your academic life easier, you’ll find other like-minded people on your course.

7: Keep going. You’re doing much better than you think you are. It’s ok to cry. It’s ok to miss home. It’s normal.

Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/4wa8sh55

If you need some further help, we're here.

Our information service is here to point you in the right direction when you feel a little lost:
Email us at: info@bristolmind.org.uk
Or call on: 0117 980 0370

Our emotional support line, Mindline, is here to listen when you need to talk:
Wed-Sunday 7pm-11pm
Call on: 0117 203 4419

10/09/2025

If you know someone who may be struggling with su*cidal thoughts or feelings, and you are concerned about them, it can be distressing.

Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Our emotional support helpline is open 7PM-11PM, Wednesday to Sunday.
We are here to listen when you need to talk: 0117 203 4419”

09/09/2025

Tomorrow is Su*cide Prevention Day.

Around 48 Bristol residents lose their lives to su*cide each year.

At Bristol Mind, people are not numbers or statistics! We want to break the stigma behind mental health, and people thinking that su*cide is the only option.

If you are experiencing or know someone who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts or feelings, please know you are not alone, and we are here to listen!

Our emotional support helpline is open 7PM-11PM, Wednesday to Sunday.

We are here to listen when you need to talk: 0117 203 4419

The statistical information is taken from Bristol City Council’s preventing su***de annual report 2024: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/files/documents/7945-2023-preventing-su***de-in-bristol-annual-report/file

02/09/2025

Mindline needs you!

Our emotional support helpline is currently accepting volunteers.
We are hosting introductory sessions on September 11th and 16th, both in person.

Download the information pack here:
https://bristolmind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Information-Pack-Autumn-2026-1.pdf

Or go to: https://bristolmind.org.uk/services/mind-line-telephone-support/ to register your interest.

26/08/2025

🐾 It’s National Dog Day! 🐶💙
Dogs aren’t just loyal companions—they’re also amazing for our mental health. From lowering stress and anxiety to encouraging exercise and boosting connection, our four-legged friends bring comfort and joy when we need it most.

Today, we celebrate the unconditional love and the numerous benefits that dogs bring us every day. 🐕✨

How has your dog supported your mental health? Share your stories below 👇

Here's one from our very own IT and Office Admin:

'I adopted my French Bulldog, Wilbur, as an emotional support animal.
Since then, he has been with me through many ups and downs. He has become my little shadow, always begging for treats and attention, snoring the house down, and keeping me afloat when the world gets a little too much.'

08/08/2025

🚨 51km. 2,000m of elevation. One huge challenge. 🚨

Tomorrow (9th August), Reece is taking on an ultra-marathon in the Brecon Beacons!

It’s going to be brutal. Still, he's running it to raise funds for Bristol Mind, your local mental health charity in your community.

We offer low-cost counselling, confidential helplines, and specialist support for refugees and asylum seekers, making sure no one in Bristol faces mental health struggles alone.

💙 How you can help:

Donate – every pound goes directly to supporting Bristol Mind and Mental Health support.

Share – spread the word so more people can make a difference.

Cheer Reece on – training for 51km is no small feat!

Copy and donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/reece-bowden-51km

Let’s smash this target and help Bristol Mind keep changing lives. 💪

07/08/2025

Happy from and Mind

Each local Mind has its own services and projects as unique as each local Mind; here are some from . Our Community Wellbeing team provides enrichment activities and support to the residents of Bristol.

In honour of Local Mind Week, here are your other South West Minds:
Devon Mind
Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind

Donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/charity/bristolmind

02/06/2025

It's Volunteers' Week!

We want to celebrate our over 100 volunteers, who are the beating heart at the centre of our charity.

As an independently funded charity, we depend on the hard work and dedication of our volunteers to keep our services running, so here is a glimpse at what they do.

Thank you to all volunteers, past and present.

If you are interested in volunteering with us and would like to find out more, you can sign up for our volunteer mailing list here: https://bristolmind.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/

Address

Bristol Mind, 48 Fairfax Street
Bristol
BS13BL

Website

http://www.bristolmind.org.uk/

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About us...

Bristol Mind was originally founded in 1965 and is now a registered charity and a limited company. We are a Local Mind Association (LMA) affiliated to National Mind though independent of it i.e. we receive no direct funding from National Mind and make our own decisions about the services we offer. As a registered charity we are managed by a group of trustees who volunteer their time to oversee and support the work of the organisation. We recognise that each individual is a resource for their own recovery. Many of our workers, volunteers and trustees have themselves experienced the impact of emotional and mental distress.

Our aims:

To be a resource for all people in Bristol who identify themselves as having mental health or emotional support needs, and those who support them

To promote emotional and mental wellbeing through delivering high quality services in partnership with others where we can