Mental ill health is very common and can affect people of all ages. There are various services available to help support you with your mental health.
For urgent mental health support call 111 and press OPTION 2. This number is free to call, and the services runs 24/7 for people of all ages. You will be connected to a mental health professional in your area.
For Children and Young People
Services and Apps for Children and Young People - Mental Health and Well-Being - Children and Young People | Safeguarding, Cwm Taf Morgannwg (cwmtafmorgannwgsafeguardingboard.co.uk)
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:
For Adults
Adult Mental Health Support - Adult Mental Health Support | Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (rctcbc.gov.uk)
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM UHB)- CTM UHB offer a range of Mental Health Services for adults living in RCT. Visit their website to find the different types of support available, as well as self-help resources and Specialist Mental Health Services:
Mind Cwm Taf Morgannwg - Mental Health Support Hub – Self Referral - Cwm Taf Morgannwg Mind (ctmmind.org.uk)
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)
Supporting your child’s wellbeing – BBC Bitesize offer a range of resources on managing and improving your child’s wellbeing. They cover things such as school anxiety, LGBTQ+, emotions, dyslexia, and more. Family wellbeing - BBC Parents' Toolkit - BBC Bitesize
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