Regional ‘Mind’ charities: Mind Ystradgynlais, Brecon Mind and Mid and North Powys Mind. These independent regional charities are affiliated to Mind, the national mental health charity. They provide support services, in person and online, to those needing mental health support, including those who have been affected by mental illness or distress.
The three regional organisations’ websites are available at the following three links:
Mind Ystradgynlais (minditv.org.uk) – Ystradgynlais / Swansea Valleys, South Wales
Brecon & District Mind (breconmind.org.uk) – Brecon and the surrounding area
Mid & North Powys Mind (mnpmind.org.uk) – Mid & North Powys area
More information about mental health can be found on the website of the national mental health charity ‘Mind’. The Mind charity gives advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They also campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding of mental health.
The Mind charity’s website is available at the following link:
Mind website - Homepage (mind.org.uk)
Brecon Green Minds Ecotherapy Project – a community ecotherapy service based at Brecon & District Mind in Powys, Wales. Using horticultural activities, restorative nature-connection sessions and craft making, the project supports local people wishing to improve their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. The project’s website is available at the following link:
Brecon Green Minds Ecotherapy Project - Home (brecongreenminds.co.uk)
Fathom Trust – A charity who aim to promote physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing using traditional crafts to restore connections to body, nature, and society. The Fathom Trust’s website is available at the following link:
Fathom Trust (fathomtrust.com)
Ponthafren – A Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), who aim "to provide a caring community, offering support to those in need and to promote positive mental health and wellbeing for all”. Ponthafren provide two wellness, learning and recovery centres in North Powys, alongside remote and community services. These aim to help bring communities together and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
Within their centres, Ponthafren focus on health and wellbeing, providing a wraparound service that includes:
Ponthafren’s website is available at the following link: