Welcome to the Powys Mental Health website.
Thank you for visiting and we hope that this site can provide you with the information you need. The site has a focus on local mental health information, events/training and news but it also provides links and updates nationally. We hope the site can help you find out more about the services and opportunities that are available to those of us that live and work in Powys.
Can we help you find what you are looking for? You can contact the Powys Mental Health Information Service on 01686 628 300 or 01597 822191 or email us pamhinfo@pavo.org.uk.
We aim to provide you with a range of information which comes from many perspectives. There are many different views about what mental illness is, its causes and what may be done to help those experiencing mental distress. This website aims to offer you the chance to explore the breadth of information and ideas surrounding mental distress.
We want to ensure that we provide you with the very best information we can, in the best way we can. We need your help to do this. Please do get in touch with your feedback and suggestions. You can provide feedback in our confidential survey here or you can contact us directly with your feedback on 01686 628 300 or 01597 822 191, or email pamhinfo@pavo.org.uk.
Sounds interesting - DVD evening - Healing Homes
Thursday 20 June 2013
An alternative model or healing psychosis.
Brecon - a Dementia Supportive Community - meeting
Thursday 20 June 2013
Find out more about this new dementia initiative for Brecon.
Llandrindod Wells Dementia Support Group
Friday 21 June 2013
Do you support someone with dementia in the Llandrindod Wells area?
How Fair is Powys? A Year on...
Tuesday 25 June 2013
Your chance to tell the local authority and health board what you think about equality issues.
Is prison the right place for our mentally ill?
Thursday 27 June 2013
A talk in Brecon organised by Brecon District and Contact Association.
The Spiritual Crisis Network Network Conference with Rufus May
Friday 28 June 2013
Date for your diary
Ashfield summer fair
Saturday 29 June 2013
A fun day out at Ashfield Community Enterprise in Howey, near Llandrindod Wells.
Training for Carers - Mental Capacity Act
Tuesday 2 July 2013
An opportunity for carers to find out more about mental health legislation.
Challenging behaviour in dementia
Tuesday 2 July 2013
A course for staff and volunteers working with people with dementia
Knighton Dementia Support Group
Tuesday 2 July 2013
Do you support someone with dementia in the Knighton area?
Alcohol Brief Intervention Free Training Course 2 hours
Tuesday 2 July 2013
Alcohol Brief Intervention Free Training Course 2 hours
Be part of a new and exciting Wales-wideprogramme to reduce the harm caused by alcohol.
Following the training course you ...
Bereavement and Loss, End of life training
Wednesday 3 July 2013
Free training for people working with adults and children in the social care setting.
How fair is Powys? A Year on...
Wednesday 3 July 2013
Your chance to tell the local authority and health board what you think about equality issues.
Alcohol Brief Intervention Free Training Course 2 hours
Wednesday 3 July 2013
Alcohol Brief Intervention Free Training Course 2 hours
Be part of a new and exciting Wales-wideprogramme to reduce the harm caused by alcohol.
Following the training course you ...
Brecon Dementia Support Group for Carers
Thursday 4 July 2013
Do you support someone with dementia in the Brecon area?
How Fair is Powys? A Year on...
Friday 12 July 2013
Your chance to tell the local authority and health board what you think about equality issues.
Welfare Benefit Changes Roadshow
Thursday 18 July 2013
Free event in Newtown for disabled people and their families.
Llandrindod Wells Dementia Support Group
Friday 19 July 2013
Do you support someone with dementia in the Llandrindod Wells area?
Tea on Top
Sunday 28 July 2013
The annual walk to the top of the Brecon Beacons to celebrate Lammastide
Brecon Dementia Support Group for Carers
Thursday 1 August 2013
Do you support someone with dementia in the Brecon area?
Light the Way meeting
Tuesday 6 August 2013
Do you have experience of mental health issues? Are you interested in shaping services?
Knighton Dementia Support Group
Tuesday 6 August 2013
Do you support someone with dementia in the Knighton area?
Community Food and Nutrition Skills Course
Monday 12 August 2013
A food and nutrition skills course aimed at those working with older adults.
Brecon Mental Health Carers' Group
Monday 12 August 2013
Do you care for someone experiencing mental distress in the Brecon area?
Flintshire Lights Camera ACTION Event
Thursday 15 August 2013
Aston Park Community Centre, Aston Park Road, Aston, Flintshire. CH5 1UA on Thursday 15th August 2013 from 11.00 am to 3.00 pm. More here.
Llandrindod Wells Dementia Support Group
Friday 16 August 2013
Do you support someone with dementia in the Llandrindod Wells area?
Motiv8 Recovery Day in North Wales, Wrexham
Friday 30 August 2013
Motiv8 Day Wrexham/ Flintshire 2013 will be held on Friday 30th August 2013 @ Ysgol Clwyedog, Ruthin Road, Wrexham.
Knighton Dementia Support Group
Tuesday 3 September 2013
Do you support someone with dementia in the Knighton area?
Brecon Dementia Support Group for Carers
Thursday 5 September 2013
Do you support someone in Brecon with dementia?
Brecon Mental Health Carers' Group
Monday 9 September 2013
Do you care for someone experiencing mental distress in the Brecon area?
Alcohol A.U.D.I.T and brief advice
Thursday 19 September 2013
A course aimed at those supporting individuals with their drinking behaviour
Llandrindod Wells Dementia Support Group
Friday 20 September 2013
Do you support someone with dementia in the Llandrindod Wells area?
Knighton Dementia Support Group
Tuesday 1 October 2013
Do you support someone with dementia in the Knighton area?
Brecon Dementia Support Group for Carers
Thursday 3 October 2013
Do you support someone in Brecon with dementia?
Brecon Mental Health Carers' Group
Monday 14 October 2013
Do you care for someone experiencing mental distress in the Brecon area?
Llandrindod Wells Dementia Support Group
Friday 18 October 2013
Do you support someone with dementia in the Llandrindod Wells area?
Knighton Dementia Support Group
Tuesday 5 November 2013
Do you support someone with dementia in the Knighton area?
Brecon Dementia Support Group for Carers
Thursday 7 November 2013
Do you support someone in Brecon with dementia?
Brecon Mental Health Carers' Group
Monday 11 November 2013
Do you care for someone experiencing mental distress in the Brecon area?
Llandrindod Wells Dementia Support Group
Friday 15 November 2013
Do you support someone with dementia in the Llandrindod Wells area?
Knighton Dementia Support Group
Tuesday 3 December 2013
Do you support someone with dementia in the Knighton area?
Brecon Dementia Support Group for Carers
Thursday 5 December 2013
Do you support someone in Brecon with dementia?
Brecon Mental Health Carers' Group
Monday 9 December 2013
Do you care for someone experiencing mental distress in the Brecon area?
Llandrindod Wells Dementia Support Group
Friday 20 December 2013
Do you support someone with dementia in the Llandrindod Wells area?