Info Officer Weekly Update Blog
- mhmadmin
- May 2
- 3 min read
By Mark – Information Officer, Mental Health Matters Wales
Hi everyone,
Mark here – just sharing this week’s roundup of useful services, events, and training opportunities across Bridgend and beyond.
There's plenty going on, so feel free to pass this on to colleagues, partners, or anyone who might benefit. As always, if you’d like to promote your work in a future update or join me at one of our stands, just drop me a line.
🧠 Mental Health & Wellbeing
Ajuda Foundation – Improving Mental Health Project
Free monthly webinars on topics like stress, suicide prevention, menopause, and grief.
Cruse Bereavement Support (Bridgend)
1:1 grief support available locally.
📞 0808 808 1677
Calan DVS – Domestic Abuse Services
Refuge, counselling, and outreach support for individuals and families.
ARC (Bridgend)
Community-based mental health recovery support.
🔗 More info
Gwalia – LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support
Inclusive therapy and wellbeing services.
Platfform – Out-of-Hours Mental Health Support
Evening/weekend phone support for adults.
📞 01792 763350
Melo Cymru
Money Worries & Wellbeing
Resources linking financial stress with emotional support.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg Recovery College
Free co-produced mental health and wellbeing courses.
📞 01685 881113
⚖️ Legal & Advocacy Support
Citizens Advice Bridgend
Free, confidential advice on benefits, housing, and more.
📞 01656 762800
Redkite Solicitors Legal Clinics in partnership with MHMWales
Free legal support at Union Offices – next clinics: 2 & 16 May.
🔗 Redkite Clinics via LawWorks
🛡️ Family, Safety & Domestic Abuse Services
Assia Domestic Abuse Service (Bridgend)
Confidential emotional and practical support.
📞 01656 815919
🔗 Live Fear Free
Live Fear Free (Welsh Government)
24/7 helpline for anyone experiencing abuse.
📞 0808 80 10 800
Galop – LGBTQ+ Abuse Support
Specialist help for LGBTQ+ individuals.
📞 0800 999 5428
SignHealth
Mental health and abuse support tailored for Deaf individuals.
PEGS – Child-to-Parent Abuse
Support for families experiencing child-to-parent abuse.
Capa First Response
Early intervention and training on child-to-parent abuse.
Family Lives
Support with parenting, bullying, mental health, and more.
📞 0808 800 2222
Family Action
Practical and emotional family support.
Karma Nirvana
Help for those affected by honour-based abuse and forced marriage.
📞 0800 5999 247
Forced Marriage Unit (FCDO)
UK Government support for those at risk.
📞 +44 (0)20 7008 0151
BING Training – Free for Third Sector (Bridgend Borough)
ASD Carers Awareness – Tuesday 13 May, 6–7:30pm, online
Makaton Beginners – Tuesday 20 May (6–9pm) or Thursday 22 May (1–3pm), online
Social Media Training for Visually Impaired – Tuesday 20 May, 10am–12pm, online
Hosting Info Stands come say hi !
Asda Bridgend – 15 May & 6 June
POW Corridor – 16 May
Bridgend Life Centre – 11 June
POW (Opposite Pharmacy) – 24 Sept, 10 Oct, 19 Jan
Events I’m Attending
BING Network Meeting – 1 May
Ogmore Wellbeing Day – 10 May
Armed Forces Day – 28 June
Veterans Network Meeting – 10 July
Want to Be Featured or Get Involved?
If you'd like to be featured in the next update, promote your event or join me at an info stand, just get in touch.
All the best,
Mark
Information Officer, MHM Wales
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