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Self Help Support Groups
Our support groups can provide you with the tools you need to get the help you need. Find out more about our groups below. Each group has its own information page which is ran by the group to give you a great insight into what they offer.
Featured Groups
Do you feel alone and have no one to talk to? Anxiety or depression taking over your days? Want to improve your mental health and self-esteem? This new and dynamic group offers its members a place where depression, anxiety and self-esteem is paramount and explored. This is a very friendly and diverse group in which mutual respect and care is in abundance.
Why not come along to our Autism Group Do you have a NHS diagnosis of Autism? Are you aged 18+, independent and can attend the group without support? If the answer to the above questions is YES, then the Autism group may be for you. The Autism Group runs fortnightly…
Why not come along to the Creative Crew group The Creative Crew group runs every Wednesday and is a popular group which appeals to all abilities. Do you like making a mess, mosaics, sticking & sewing, crafting and crocheting, scribbling & scrunching, knitting & nattering or doodling & drawing? Then…
Our Other Groups
- Anxiety, Depression, & Well-being (AM)
- Anxiety, Depression, & Well-being (PM)
- Anxiety, Depression, & Self Esteem (10:30am) Group
- Anxiety, Depression, & Self Esteem (11:00am) Group
- Autism Group
- Craft & Social Group
- Creative Crew
- Keeping Grounded for Women
- MhIST x Colony Gym ‘Get Fit With Us’
- Mindfulness Meditation
- Welcome to the Digital World Group
- Westhoughton Wellbeing Support Group (Wed)
Support from people who have similar experiences.
Our self-help groups are very active and they provide for the needs of different groups of people such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and mindfulness.
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What people are saying about MhIST
MhIST team have helped me so much over the years. I have attended groups. It’s a safe place and friendly.
Been going to some of the groups about a month, met some great people and feeling I’m getting the help needed and good to know I’m not alone.
MhIST is an excellent place to be a part of. The staff and volunteers are friendly, warm, and accepting. Services offered are accessible free of charge and cater for a diverse range of mental health issues.
Frequenty Asked Questions
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How do I get referred to MhIST?
People who want to access MhIST’s services can refer themselves by contacting MhIST.
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What are your opening times?
MhIST is normally open from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Some talk therapy sessions can be provided until 6pm.
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Do I have to have a specific diagnosis from my GP/Psychiatrist to access MhIST’s services?
No, a specific diagnosis is not required. You just need to believe that your mental health and wellbeing would be improved by using MhIST’s services.
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