Mental Health

Go to Resources & downloads for links and information to organisations offering support for mental health:

1. Mental Health Services – link to the mental health and wellbeing services in the Bailiwick which are provided by the States of Guernsey in partnership with private and third sector organisations. Guernsey Specialist Mental Health Services are based at the Oberlands Centre in St Martins and provide highly specialised, time-limited services for people with the most complex needs and those experiencing an acute crisis.
2. Healthy Minds – provides short-term interventions for adults with anxiety and depression. They offer meaningful guidance for self-help coping strategies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
3. Guernsey Mind – an independent mental health charity whose main aim is to support the people of the Bailiwick, encouraging a positive attitude towards mental health and supporting mental wellbeing.
4. Red Balloons – a UK charity which provides a listening ear for people dealing with poor mental health. This is a link to their UK website, though also check out their Guernsey Facebook group, where you can find more information about their local “walk and talk” sessions.
5. Red Balloons – Guernsey Facebook Group – this mental health charity runs a walking group to promote healthy discussion if you are struggling with your mental health. This Facebook group provides more details if you are interested.