Powys Mental Health: Home

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 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.

An image of the star of recovery made up of words relating to Powys Agency for Mental Health and mental health generally, including hope, freedom, recovery, respect, rights, participation, relationships, family, friendships and culture.

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.

If you would prefer to speak to someone about the information you are looking for then call Liz Meres on 0845 313 8221. Or email your information queries to us at pamhinfo@pavo.org.uk

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. Call us on 0845 313 8221 or email pamhinfo@pavo.org.uk

Mental Health Awareness Week 2012

Monday 21 May 2012 to Monday 28 May 2012

Annual UK-wide campaign raises awareness of a particular health issue that affects mainstream mental health and wellbeing in the UK

Sounds Interesting Video Evening

Wednesday 23 May 2012

The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive

Adult Protection Sessions for Carers

Wednesday 23 May 2012

Keeping the person you care for safe from harm - Sessions for Carers about Adult Protection

Workshop on the Information and Consultation Strategy for Carers [Carers Strategies (Wales) Measure 2010

Wednesday 23 May 2012

Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod Wells

Sounds Interesting

Wednesday 23 May 2012

Video Evenings in Llandrindod Wells

Draft Information & Advice Strategy for Carers

Wednesday 23 May 2012

A workshop event to look at the consultation work to-date.

Adult Protection Sessions for Carers

Thursday 24 May 2012

Keeping the person you care for safe from harm - Sessions for Carers about Adult Protection

Llandrindod Wells Alcohol Conference: 24 – 27 May 2012 – Special local last minute Powys only discounts

Thursday 24 May 2012

Find attached information about a "late special" discounted price offer for our forthcoming conference. Please note: This offer applies to those who work or live in Powy...

Time To Change Workshops

Thursday 24 May 2012

Workshops for people with lived experience of mental health problems who are interested in applying to run their own anti-stigma project.

Together For Change Liberty Staduim Cardiff

Friday 25 May 2012

One of three national events across Wales organised by Mental Health Action Wales and NLIAH. Highlighting the aim of Stronger in Partnership which is all about involving people wi...

Time to Change Wales Workshops

Friday 25 May 2012

Workshops for people with lived experience of mental health problems who are interested in applying to run their own anti-stigma project.

Community Poetry Workshop - Hay on Wye

Tuesday 29 May 2012

Write and Unite – Words for Well-being is a community workshop inspired and organised by Melanie Owen in the town where she lives; Hay on Wye

Sounds Interesting Video Evening

Wednesday 30 May 2012

Just Listen

Consultation event - Supporting People Programme

Wednesday 30 May 2012

As a result of the responses to the previous consultation, the Welsh Government is now holding a short consultation on Chapter 2 of the Guidance to take forward interim arrangement...

Times are tough, and getting tougher – what can be done

Wednesday 30 May 2012

That’s the question at the heart of WCVA and the Bevan Foundation's upcoming conference, Hard times ahead: meeting the challenge of poverty in 21st century Wales,taking place at Ca...