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The 2008 edition of The Bolton Mental Health A to Z Directory produced by us is aimed at providing sufferers, family, relatives and carers and any body else within the mental health community with useful contacts which will help them with their problems and give them the support they need. Also listed is a number of community drop-in centre's specifically aimed at sufferers where a range of recreational and educational activities take place.

Take a peek at the Online
A to Z Directory

Link to A to Z Directory for Mental Health Information 2008

And while your at it, why not pay a visit to our sister site Bolton Mental Health A web Portal a gateway to a wealth of Mental Health Information ...

Contact us at;

MhIST
30 Chorley New Road
Bolton
BL1 4AP

Tel:  01204 527200

Fax: 01204 528311

email:help@mhist.co.uk

 

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Overview of MhIST

MhIST, the Mental Health Independent Support Team was set up in 1992 with the specific aims of providing a friendly and confidential service to support and voice the interests of mental health service and their carers.

MhIST is a charity and company limited by guarantee. It is led by an executive committee with considerable experience of the mental health sector and mental health service users. The organisation has several paid staff and most of the services are actually provided by a large number of trained volunteers. Importantly, MhIST has and continues to develop mental health services that are well respected both in the community and by statutory service providers alike.

Services that MhIST provide

The services that MhIST delivers have grown and developed over time and now include:

  • Advocacy at the Bolton Royal Hospital
  • Advocacy in the community
  • Advocacy for the elderly
  • Craft social group
  • Counselling
  • Information and support for individuals
  • Confidence and Self Esteem Building Course
  • Mental health "A-Z" directory
  • Reiki therapy
  • Support for residents in supported accommodation

Self Help, Support Groups

  • Depression
  • Self harm
  • OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Relaxation
  • Bipolar
  • Craft Social Afternoon
  • Music Group
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©MhIST 2008 is a registered charity number 1041505 and registered in Cardiff as a Company Limited by Guarantee no. 4128980
MhIST, 30 Chorley New Road, BOLTON, BLI 4AP, Telephone: 01204 527200, Fax: 01204 52831