Bristol Mind

08/05/2026

It's nearly Race Day!

Our spotlight is on one of our fantastic team members, Annabelle!

She's tackling the Great Bristol 10k & Half Marathon in aid of our services.
We had a quick chat with Annabelle to see how she's getting ready for the big day.

30/04/2026

Meet the Runners 2026

At Bristol Mind, we know that reaching out can change everything, and we're here every step of the way.

We provide vital mental health support through counselling, community wellbeing services, and telephone helplines, with 90% of counselling clients reporting symptom improvement.

But behind every statistic is a real story. Oli is taking on the Bristol's 10k Race to raise funds for Bristol Mind and in memory of his dear friend, Cam.

Driven by his own experience of struggles with mental health, receiving support through counselling with Bristol Mind, Oli has a strong desire to help others access the support they need.

🏃‍♂️ By supporting Oli, you’re helping ensure more people can access low-cost counselling, feel heard, and find a way forward, just like he has.

👉 Donate and read Oli’s story here: https://ajbellgreatbristolrun2026.enthuse.com/pf/oli-polhill

Every contribution helps Bristol Mind to continue supporting people across our community.

If you, or anyone you know, is struggling with their mental health, please contact us:

ℹ️ Info line:
For general information on our services and other services within Bristol and the surrounding areas.

Tel: 0117 980 0370
Email: info@bristolmind.org.uk

🧠 Mindline:
For emotional support.

Wed-Sun
7PM - 11PM
Tel: 0117 203 4419

💙 Meeting Minds:
Our counselling service for those looking to begin counselling

Email: counselling@bristolmind.org.uk

29/04/2026

As draws to an end, we asked our staff and volunteers about what stress looks like to them and how you can treat it!

24/04/2026

21/04/2026

Thank you to all our volunteers who joined us at this year's
We all had a wonderful morning, full of sunshine, smiles, and cake, courtesy of our Charity of the Year partners,

Thank you and congratulations to all who ran, especially those who did so in aid of Bristol Mind.

You all made proud!

A big shout-out to the other volunteers from the Frenchay 10k team, .evs
and

17/04/2026

A very sweet delivery landed at the Bristol Mind office today 🍫💙

Huge thanks to GXO Logistics, and a special shout out to Jason Davey for leading this brilliant initiative and organising such a generous donation of chocolate for our team. Smiles all round!

We’re already looking forward to using this to help fuel our runners at the Great Bristol Run this May 🏃🏃

Thank you for the support - thoughtful (and delicious!) initiatives like this really do mean a lot.

16/04/2026

A huge thank you to Ella and Roger B for raising over £1300 by walking 45km across 45 bridges in Bristol over 3 days.

Your amazing efforts, combined with the very generous £1000 match donation from Hargreaves Lansdown, have brought the grand total up to £2300! You can learn more about Ella and Rogers walk as well as their inspiration from "The Konigsberg Bridge Problem" here: https://tinyurl.com/vw6jfbur

13/04/2026

💬 Hate Crime & Discrimination Support at Soup & Social

On Wednesday 23rd April (10:30am–12pm), we’ll be joined at Soup & Social by Bristol Mind, offering a free drop-in session for anyone who would like support or a confidential chat.
Bristol Mind is part of Bristol Hate Crime & Discrimination Services — a partnership of six equalities organisations working to raise awareness and support people affected by hate crime and discrimination.
You can speak to them if you’re feeling:
• Stressed, anxious or isolated
• Affected by something that’s happened to you
• Or if you simply want someone to talk things through with

👉 You’re very welcome to come to Soup & Social as usual — whether you’d like to speak to Bristol Mind or just want to drop in for food, a chat, and a welcoming space.
🥣 Free food and hot drinks
💬 Friendly conversations
🤝 Optional support if you want it

No need to book — just come along 💜

10/04/2026

Stress affects everyone, whether you’re a growing team or a large organisation, your people deserve the right support.

April is Stress Awareness Month, and we’re looking to partner with workplaces and organisations of all sizes to reduce stress and build healthier, more compassionate and resilient teams.

We offer:
💬 1:1 counselling for work-related stress, anxiety, and low mood
🎓 Engaging Lunch & Learn sessions to spark conversation and reduce stigma
🧠 Practical workplace wellbeing workshops for managers and teams
🏅 Accredited Mental Health First Aid and Su***de Prevention training

Let us help you to create a workplace where people feel supported, understood, and able to thrive.

Get in touch to explore a partnership that works for your organisation at training@bristolmind.org.uk