Early Well-Being Support

“I am feeling depressed and in despair, what help is out there for me?”

Improving Our Mental Health

The connection between our mental, physical, and emotional well-being is crucial for leading a balanced and fulfilling life, and neglecting one can negatively affect others. By maintaining our physical health through regular exercise, a healthy diet, and good-quality sleep our minds become calmer and clearer. Focusing on improving our mental health through mindful self-care, CBT, and therapy can help to increase our emotional stability. Nurturing our emotional health by expressing our feelings and setting boundaries can help to reduce mental strain and boost our overall quality of life.

The Importance of Improving Mental Health

The importance of improving our mental health is undeniable. It affects how we think, feel, and behave in our everyday life. Good mental well-being can help us to cope with stress and build strong relationships. Neglecting our mental health can lead to anxiety, depression, and even physical health problems. The local services below can offer positive support and teachings on how to improve your mental well-being as well as practical everyday support.

Tan Y Maen

iCan hub and charity offering free support, community activities, and informative resources to individuals, families, friends, carers, and volunteers on any aspect of mental health and well-being.

01766 830 203
tanymaen.org.uk

Y Dref Werdd

A community social enterprise that works to benefit the local environment and community in Bro Ffestiniog and Penrhyndeudraeth and surrounding areas.

01766 830 082
drefwerdd.cymru/en

Parabl Talking Therapies Partnership

providing short-term therapeutic interventions for individuals facing common mental health difficulties or challenging life events that may be impacting on their emotional well-being.

0300 777 2257
parabl.org.uk

Adferiad

Providing services to people affected by mental ill health, drug or alcohol use, gambling harms, and other challenging circumstances

01492 863 000
adferiad.org

DPJ Foundation

Providing mental health awareness, support, and training to those in the farming and agricultural sector.

0800 587 4262
thedpjfoundation.co.uk

Felin Fach

Pwllheli Community and iCan Hub offering information and support on a variety of issues that cause worry or can lead to a crisis

01758 701 611
canolfanfelinfach.com

Adra

North Wales’ Largest Housing Association

0300 123 8084
adra.co.uk/en

CAB Gwynedd

A free service providing practical advice for a variety of everyday problems

0800 702 2020
cabgwynedd.wales

NHS Wales iCAN

Providing easy-to-access support, without the need for a GP referral on various issues that may be worrying you or affecting your mental well-being.

bcuhb.nhs.wales

Amser i Siarad

A local mental health charity that supports the people of Ynys Môn and Gwynedd who are experiencing a mental health problem.

01268 685 279
amserisiarad.org/en

RASASC

Offering specialist support and therapy to anyone who has experienced any kind of sexual abuse or violence

0808 80 10 800
www.rasawales.org.uk

DASU

Domestic Abuse Support Unit providing information, advice, and support to anyone who has been a victim of domestic abuse

0333 360 0483
www.dasunorthwales.co.uk/

RELATE

Providing supportive, caring, and non-judgemental relationship counselling to individuals, couples, and families.

0300 003 2340
www.relate.org.uk

Welsh Women’s Aid

The Live Fear Free Helpline is a confidential, freephone support and information service open 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for anyone experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence or any other form of violence against women in Wales.