Ponthafren Association
A member led mental health charity for people who experience mental health issues, those who are socially isolated or excluded, or those who may just wish to make new friends or gain new skills. The Association offers a person centred approach to recovery.  Activities are provided in response to requests from the membership and can vary from taster sessions in Life Skills, such as for example Anger Management, Confidence Building & Communication Skills, to more artistic classes, art classes, pottery, craft & Drypoint Print Making.

e-mail: admin@ponthafren.org.uk
01686 621 586
Ponthafren Centre, Longbridge Street, Newtown, Powys SY16 2DY
Find out what is happening in Newtown, Welshpool and Llanidloes at:  www.ponthafren.org.uk 

Welshpool Outreach Centre
42 Broad Street, Welshpool, Powys  SY21 7RR
01938 552 770
e-mail: trishv@virgin.net

Rekindle
Rekindle works towards rehabilitation and the recovery of autonomy, returning to clients the independence, self-confidence and capacity they have lost through illness.   Rural Outreach service is available.  Recovery programme for adults who have a formal diagnosis of severe or enduring mental health problems.
Small Steps works with younger people aged 16 to 25 to offer early intervention for those at risk of mental health problems or those already suffering mental distress such as depression, anxiety or who are self-harming.
www.rekindle.org.uk
01686 621 266
e-mail: rekindle@hafal.org
The Rekindle Resource Centre, 2 Commercial Street, Newtown SY16 2BL

US Mach
A small but developing self-help group for adults experiencing mental or emotional distress, isolation, or mental health problems.
01654 700 153
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Care Centre, Forge Road, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8EQ
e-mail: HUsmach@aol.com

Hearing Voices – Sounds Interesting
A support group for people who hear voices, experience visions, tactile sensations and other sensory experiences.
Welshpool Outreach Centre, 42 Broad Street, Welshpool, Powys  SY21 7R
01938 552 770
e-mail: trishv@virgin.net

Mid Powys Mind
Mid Powys Mind is a local charity, running services in Radnorshire and North Brecknock that offers advice and support to those who may have mental distress, their carers and their families.  Runs outreach services in Builth Wells, Knighton, Rhayader,and Presteigne.
01597 824 411 or  01597 824 916
e-mail: info@midpowysmind.org.uk
http://www.midpowysmind.org.uk/
Crescent Chambers, South Crescent, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DH

Hearing Voices – Sounds Interesting
A support group for people who hear voices, experience visions, tactile sensations and other sensory experiences.  Facilitated by people who also experience these same things.  Every other Tuesday afternoon at Mid Powys Mind, Llandrindod Wells.
07900 520 852

Brecon and District Contact Association
BDCA provides a range of day services, inclusive of “drop in”, designed to empower and support people who experience mental distress, which are accessible and delivered in a friendly and welcoming manner by an experienced team of staff and volunteers. The service is based on the principles of social inclusion and person centred development. Leisure and learning activities include computers, gardening, art, walking, gym.  Melancholics Anonymous, a depression support group meets there regularly.  Outreach services in Talgarth, Hay-on-Wye, Crickhowell.
www.breconmentalhealth.org.uk 
01874 611 529
e-mail:  brecondistrict@btconnect.com
Bell Lane Loft, 3 Bell Lane, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9EE.

Ystradgynlais Mind
Ystradgynlais Mind works to improve the life of people affected by mental distress - this includes the people themselves, as well as carers, family, friends and supporters - based on the 'Wellbeing' framework.
www.minditv.org.uk
01639 841 345
e-mail: info@minditv.org.uk
18 Heol Eglwys, Ystradgynlais, Swansea SA9 1EY

Take pART
Unit 28, Ffrwdgrech Industrial, Brecon, LD3 8LA
e-mail: info@takepart.plus.com
Pat Cook 07970042493
Dee Perkins 01874 711 544

Powys Agency for Mental Health Development Service
The main aims of the development service are to improve the services and opportunities that are available to people in Powys who have experience of mental distress and to the people that support them.  We want to make sure that Powys is a place that can offer people the opportunity to live healthy and fulfilling lives.
01686 628 300
Laura Gallagher - County Mental Health Worker, laura.gallagher@pavo.org.uk
Jackie Newey - Projects Officer, jackie.newey@pavo.org.uk
Glynis Luke - Admin Officer, glynis.luke@pavo.org.uk

Information Service
Enquiry service, website, monthly mental health e-bulletins, biannual newsletters, information stalls.
e-mail: pamhinfo@pavo.org.uk
0845 313 8221

DIY Futures
Find out more here.

MAD SOLLES (Make a difference by sharing our learning from lived experiences)
If you feel that you have not been listened to or heard, if you feel that your mental health is being managed by other people, if you feel your role has been taken away from you, if you feel discriminated against, and If you have learnt from these experiences and begun to think about how your experience, and the experience of others, could really make a difference, then this may be the group for you.
e-mail: turner.derek6@gmail.com

Powys Mental Health Alliance (PMHA)
An alliance of individuals and organisations with a vision of a community that offers everyone in Powys the best possible opportunities to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
Eleanor Barrow - Participation and Involvement Officer
e-mail: eleanorbarrow@gmail.com
07712107211

Powys Patients' Council
Advocates on behalf of patients on psychiatric wards.  It does not take up personal advocacy. The council is an open forum for patients to discuss issues that concern them about their stay in hospital and their aftercare.
e-mail: eleanorbarrow@gmail.com
07712107211

Powys Independent Mental Heath Advocacy Service
Advocacy in Powys provides a free, confidential and independent advocacy service for people with mental health difficulties.  It will help you to make sure that your voice is heard in whatever context is appropriate for you, offering support at informal or formal meetings, hearings, assessments, and reviews. Advocates are also trained as Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCAs)  to support people who lack the capacity to make certain decisions, according to the Mental Capacity Act 2005.  This service is managed by the Community Health Councils (CHCs) of Powys and is based from offices in Brecon & Newtown.  The CHC is independent of the NHS and exists to help, support and represent patients and the public to the NHS.
http://www.advocacy-in-powys.org.uk/
Brecon and Radnorshire CHC
01874 624 206     
2 The Struet, Brecon, Powys LD3 7LH
Montgomery CHC
01686 627 632      
Ladywell House, Newtown, Powys SY16 1JB

Powys Stronger in Partnership Network
Network is made up of individuals with lived experience of mental distress and people working in the NHS, council and voluntary agencies.  The aim is to deliver the WAG requirement that people who have used mental health services, and their carers, have the opportunity to be genuinely and constructively involved in the design, planning and delivery of mental health services.
e-mail:  eleanorbarrow@gmail.com
07712107211 / 01686 628300

Volunteering on Prescription
www.vop-wales.org.uk
Volunteering on Prescription supports people to find voluntary work that matches their interests.  People volunteer for many reasons - to re-build a routine to their life again, learn new skills, meet new people and get work-related experience.   We locate the volunteering placement most suited to people’s needs and support them to maintain it.
Andrew Brown (Welshpool)
e-mail: andy@vop-wales.org.uk
01938 55 44 84 
Catherine Plant (Knighton, Presteigne, Llandrindod)
e-mail: catherine@vop-wales.org.uk
01547 520 653
Alison Harwood (Machynlleth)
e-mail: alison@vop-wales.org.uk
01654 700 071
Anne Clark (Brecon, Builth Wells, Hay, Talgarth and Crickhowell)
e-mail: anne@vop-wales.org.uk
01874 625 393 / 0758 141 8649

BEAT Cymru
Supports people from all walks of life to beat eating disorders.
http://www.b-eat.co.uk/beat-cymru/
Project Officer for Powys, Sian Llewellyn 
e-mail: s.llewellyn@b-eat.co.uk
07581208935 
Beat Cymru, Unit 30 Ddole Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 6PF

Powys Carers Service
Provides services to carers of all ages throughout the County.  Provides feedback to health & social services Carers’ views and suggestions of the Services Carers need and want to help them to continue to care for their loved ones and as individuals. Outreach support throughout county includes Brecon Mental Health Carers Support Group.
http://powyscarers.org.uk/
email: info@powysarersservice.org.uk
01597 823800
Coniston House, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5HG

Gwalia Care & Support
Provide advice and support for mental health and housing needs in partnership with Mid Wales Housing Association Ltd.  Self referral or by keyworkers at Community Mental Health Teams and other agencies.
http://www.gwaliacareandsupport.com
01597 829 373
e-mail: bethan.collier@gwalia.com
Lantfield, Lant Avenue, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5EL

Radnorshire Healthy Friendships
Aim to support people who experience mental health distress live happier, healthier and more fulfilled lives. New members and volunteers are welcome. Now covers Radnorshire and Montgomeryshire.
www.radnorshirehealthyfriendships.org 
01686 626221
e-mail:  info@radnorshirehealthyfriendships.org
The Eagles, 30 Shortbridge Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2LW

Institute of Rural Health
Promotes and supports the health and wellbeing of people within rural communities.
http://www.rural-health.ac.uk/
01686 650 800
e-mail: info@irh.ac.uk
Gregynog, nr Tregynon, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3PW