Local Services
There are a number of support groups and organisations available in the Bailiwick that Guernsey Mind work with and signpost too. The following list contains details about some of the local services currently available - please note that it is not an exhaustive list and other charitable services may be available.
If you would like further information, please contact the organisations directly, or contact Guernsey Mind.
(Note: If you are from an organisation and would like to be added to this list or have any changes, please contact info@guernseymind.org.gg)
Action for Children
Action for Children Guernsey is a confidential service that provides help and support for young people and their families. We are a friendly team that can support you through the ups and downs of life in a safe, constructive and non-judgemental way.
- 01481 700218
- View Website
- guernsey@actionforchildren.org.uk
Age Concern Guernsey
Organises four social centres in Guernsey. Each centre meets on one afternoon a week. Members come to play games such as dominoes, cards, or scrabble, and to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee
- 01481 263228
- View Website
- hello@ageconcernguernsey.org.gg
Alcoholics Anonymous
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
- 07781 151682
- View Website
- aa_guernsey@cwgsy.net
Alzheimer's Society Guernsey
Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.
- 01481 233700
- View website
- guernsey@alzheimers.org.uk
Autism Guernsey
Our aim is to ensure those with autism are able to lead full, positive and inclusive lives and a reasonable degree of independence.
- 01481 232879
- View website
Bailiwick Social Prescribing
Bailiwick Social Prescribing is a free scheme or adults over the age of 18 linking people with sources of non-medical support, based on ‘what matters to you’ and helping to improve health and wellbeing.
- 01481 210433
- View Website
- ContactBSP@healthimprovement.gg
Bright Beginnings
Bright Beginnings Children’s Centre supports you through pregnancy, birth and beyond. Our Children’s Centre provides a universal service made up of fun activities and support for all of parents and care-givers with children under 5.
- 01481 244919
- View Website
- info@brightbeginnings.gg
Carers Guernsey
Carers Guernsey aims to make life better for carers by providing emotional and practical support, giving carers a voice in matters that affect them, providing a central service for information and advice and helping to identify and develop various carers services.
- 07781 444488
- View Website
- info@carers.gg
Citizens Advice Guernsey
Free independent and impartial advice on relationship, employment, housing, debt or consumer problems.
- 01481 242266
- View Website
Dementia Friendly Guernsey
Offers general information and dementia awareness sessions for those supporting the individual with dementia.
- 01481 263132
- Visit Website
Edible Guernsey
Gardening relieves stress, provides exercise, and introduces peer support. In this way a community is seeded and grown alongside our wonderful crops. At Edible we are growing organic foods (free of fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides) that are abundant and delicious. We are pioneering ‘low till’ and ‘no till’ forms of growing that not only protect, but actually enhance our soil’s health.
- Visit Website
- edibleguernsey@gmail.com
Guernsey Alcohol Advisory Service
A voluntary service to help clients overcome their alcohol and drug problems. GAAS provide one-on-one counselling sessions free of charge.
- 01481 723255
- View Website
- gaas@gaas.org.gg
Guernsey Bereavement Service
A free confident, voluntary counselling service (standard office hours).
- 01481 257778
- View Website
- gsybereavement@cwgsy.net
Guernsey Counselling Service
Philippi Guernsey is a Christian organisation that exists to provide counselling and training of a professional standard to the community.
- 07781 130523
- View Website
Guernsey Sailing Trust
The Guernsey sailing trust can offer opportunities either privately through self funding or though a care agency such as Mental Health services.
Speak to an Occupational Therapist about access this thrilling opportunity to sail or try powerboat racing.
- 01481 710877
- View Website
- info@sailing trust.org.gg
Guernsey Voluntary Service
The GVS provides a comfortable meeting place for the older members of the community where they can take pleasure in the company of others, enjoy good food and benefit from the facilities that the centres have to offer. Members must generally be over the age of 65 and mobile. There is a small charge for the day which covers all meals and facilities.
- 01481 246045
- Visit Website
- admin@gvs.org.gg
Guernsey Welfare Service
An independent Christian charity with representatives from a number of island churches. The services offeres include vouchers, foodbank, life skills, money coaching, tree of joy, Guernsey linking lives, parent empowerment programme, nightstop, faith and signposting.
- 07839 724300
- View Website
- guernseywelfare@cwgsy.net
Guernsey Women's Refuge
Emergency accommodation and support services for victims of domestic abuse, including a 24 hour telephone helpline.
- 01481 721999
- View Website
Health Connections Guernsey
Health Connections connect people in the Bailiwick through an innovative Directory to Doorstep service. View over 530 community assets on our web site directory at healthconnections.gg and we can help you decide what matters to you.
- 01481 707470
- View Website
- hello@healthconnections.gg
Healthy Minds
Previously Primary Care Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.
Offers short-term therapeutic interventions for adults who have mild to moderate anxiety and depression. The primary aim of the service is to enable people to learn healthier coping strategies to improve their wellbeing and to manage their difficulties by themselves.
- 01481 707744
- View Website
In-Dependence
In-dependence is a Guernsey based recovery service for drugs, alcohol and gambling. We work across the community and in the criminal justice settings providing recovery work and counselling. We are licensed to run SMART recovery groups both in the local prison and community. We work with users and family members affected by drugs, alcohol or gambling
- 01481 729000
- View Website
- info@independence.gg
Kindred Family Centre
The purpose of the family centre is to enhance the quality of life for children, young people and their families.
- 01481 253279
- View Website
Men's Shed Guernsey
Providing 'Sheds' that encourage men to socialise, make and do things together to enhance their sense of purpose and wellbeing.
Post Natal Depression Support
Providing support and signposting for those suffering from PND, as well as their relatives and friends. The Charity will seek to increase awareness of PND, and in turn reduce any stigma that may remain about suffering from or receiving help for PND.
- 01481 520657
- View Website
- pndguernsey@gmail.com
Relate
A confidential counselling service for individuals or couples. Payment is negotiable and no clients are turned away.
- 01481 730303
- View Website
Safer
A domestic abuse charity supporting all victims of domestic abuse whether they be adults, children, women or men.
- 01481 721999
- View Website
- enquiries@safer.gg
Samaritans of Guernsey
Free confidential emotional support available through a 24 hour freephone helpline for those experiencing despair, distress or suicidal feelings.
- 116123
- View Website
- jo@samaritans.org
Styx Centre
Promoting and facilitating inclusive high quality and evidence based activities which address the welfare, health, social and recreational needs of the community.
- 01481 267319
- View Website
- styxcentre@cwgsy.net
The Royal British Legion
The UK's leading Armed Forces charity. The Guernsey branch meets every month at the branch hall in St Saviour. They offer Armed Forces Mental Health First Aid courses training on the island.
Trinity Cafe and Community Centre
Holy Trinity Church works alongside charitable organisations to partner with others through practical, social, emotional and spiritual support, encouragement and prayer.
- Trinity Café is open Thursdays and Fridays 9:30-14:00.
- Monthly Wednesday Roast 12:00-14:00.
- Seniors (over 65) programme including Monthly Mid-week Lunch 12:00-14:00.
- Coffee and Craft on First Tuesday of each monthly 10:00-14:00.
- 01481 724319
- View Website
University of the Third Age
Running an active social programme for retired adults with a monthly coffee morning.
- 07781 193333
- u3aguernsey@gmail.com
Victim Support and Witness service
Staff and volunteers provide emotional support, practical help and information to victims and witnesses of crime, as well as friends and family. Regardless of when the crime occurred or whether it was reported.
- 01481 713000
- View Website
- victimsupport@cwgsy.net
Victoria Hospital Incorporated
Victoria Hospital Incorporated is a Medical Charity set up to assist Bailiwick of Guernsey residents with medical and medically-related expenses.
VHI assists residents of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, who may make a claim for assistance for themselves and for their families.
- 07781 126231
- Visit website
- admin@vhi.org.gg
Wellbeing Animals Guernsey
Providing animal assisted support to bring therapeutic benefit to people of all ages in a variety of situations.
Youth Commission for Guernsey and Alderney
Providing safe and supportive environments where young people can experience new opportunities to overcome barriers, develop skills and build confidence.
- 01481 756099
- View Website
- info@youthcommission.gg