Talking to someone about your emotional wellbeing can help make sure you get the help and support you need
We offer maternal mental health and emotional wellbeing support, advice and information to women, birthing people and their families in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. As mothers who have lived experience of depression, anxiety and isolation during pregnancy or after the birth of one or more of our babies, we understand how hard early parenthood can feel and how difficult it can be to ask for help.
Our Services
Mothers for Mothers are delighted to have been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This prestigious award is the highest recognition possible for VCSE groups in the UK. It recognises the dedication, commitment and passion of all of the women and birthing people with a lived experience of maternal mental illness, who have generously given their time, skills and compassion to support others. We are so proud that our wonderful team have been honoured in this way. It is very emotional to think about all the families that they have supported over 40 years. The women and birthing people who we walk alongside on their journey to recovery are the inspiration for all that we do. This honours their bravery.
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📢 Helpline 📢
Due to staff training our Helpline will be closed on Friday 11 July and will reopen at 10am on Monday 14 July.
If you need support during this time please contact:
@bristolmind - 0808 808 0330
@samaritanscharity - 116 123
@womankindtherapy - 0345 458 2914
or
111 press 2
Our weekly peer support group via Zoom has a weekly theme and space to talk to one of our Client Care Team and other mums in an open and non-judgemental space.
Are you currently pregnant and experiencing anxiety, depression, distress and / or isolation? Come and join us, via Zoom, in a safe and welcoming space.
The Care Forum offer tailored support for anyone who is using the NHS app or is wanting support to do so. Their services include one-on-one sessions and group workshops designed to help you download, navigate, and make the most of the app.
They can help you with:
➡️ordering repeat prescriptions
➡️completing e-consult forms
➡️troubleshooting any issues
➡️managing notifications to ensure you stay informed without feeling overwhelmed.
Additionally, they provide printed materials to guide you through each step. Whether you need personalised support or group training, they`re here to help you get connected and confident with your NHS app usage.
In an effort to make our Helpline more accessible every Thursday afternoon, between 2pm and 5pm, you can speak to Richa, from our Client Care team, in Hindi, Bengali and Gujrati.
Our helpline and support calls provide an opportunity to talk to someone who understands what you are going through. It can be a lifeline for women suffering from perinatal mental illness.
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing isolation, anxiety or depression please reach out to us.
Our therapists offer clients non-judgemental and compassionate support through the process.
Art Psychotherapy is a talking therapy in which the art making is used as a key tool for expressing and making sense of feelings.
Talking to a counsellor can help you gain a better understanding of your feelings and thought processes and help you find solutions to your problems. The counsellor will listen and support without judgement or criticism.