MhIST (Mental Health Independent Support Team)

Address: 1st Floor Moorland House, 116 Bark Street, Bolton, BL1 2AX

Tel: 01204 527200

Who the organisation is for: Parents/Single Parents, Men and Women, People with learning disabilities, People with physical disabilities, People experiencing mental health issues, Carers, People identifying as LGBTQ+, People from minority ethnic communities, Refugees and asylum seekers, Service and ex-service people, People experiencing Unemployment, People experiencing housing issues, Victims / survivors of crime, People affected by Domestic Abuse and Violence, Offenders / Ex-offenders, Tenants and residents

Where the organisation operates: Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton

The organisation’s themes: Being Included/Social Inclusion, Emotional Wellbeing, Mental Wellbeing

Organisation Description: MhIST offers advocacy, support groups and Talking Therapy. The services are accessed by appointment only. Referrals are accepted from associated professionals and self-referrals.

Groups that run are:
Monday – Craft and social, Mindfulness, Bereavement, Autism (which runs every two weeks)
Tuesday – Anxiety, Depression and Wellbeing AM and PM, Westhoughton Covid 19 group
Wednesday – Art for Wellbeing
Thursday – Depression Recovery
Friday – Anxiety, Depression and Self-esteem AM and PM
Saturday – Saturday Social (for existing group attendees)