Wellbeing
Below you will find different services and groups that offer support and guidance in improving your mental wellbeing. Follow the links to their websites to find out more!
PSS
PSS are a national charity, their support is available to anyone who lives in Liverpool, aged 18 or over who recognises themselves as having a mental health challenge. They offer many services, refer through their website or via calling!
0151 702 5555
Wellbeing Liverpool
Wellbeing Liverpool is a website designed to help you find activities, groups and organisations that can help you live the life you want to live!
https://wellbeingliverpool.co.uk/
Our House - Community Support Hub
We are committed to improving the quality of life for the local community by combating social exclusion, poverty, disadvantage, and discrimination. Our House provides a welcoming and supportive environment in which individuals can learn valuable skills and access essential information.
0151 521 7722
https://ourhouse-walton.co.uk/
Richmond Fellowship
Richmond Fellowship’s Our Time community-based time bank works with individuals affected by mental ill health already living in their own homes to receive assistance with day-to-day tasks and activities, such as learning new skills, recreational activities, and social interaction.
07901 517336
https://www.richmondfellowship.org.uk/
The Florrie - Community Hub
The Florrie is a charity that has been at the heart of the L8 community for over 130 years. Our stunning, Grade II listed, Victorian community arts & heritage venue is a social, cultural, educational & charitable hub for the people of South Liverpool. They offer multiple activity groups throughout the week, most are free.
0151 728 2323
Local Solutions - Carers Centre
Liverpool Carers Centre was established to provide this recognition and support by delivering a range of services that aim to improve the quality of life for carers in Liverpool. As well as undertaking carers assessments, our Carers Centre also offers a flexible support service that provides impartial advice & information. We can also signpost carers to specialist organisations depending on individual needs and circumstances.
0151 705 2307
carerscentre@localsolutions.org.uk
This Girl Can
This Girl Can Liverpool is the city’s activation of the national This Girl Can campaign developed by Sport England together with a wide range of partnership organisations. On their website is a directory of 70+ activities the majority of which are free.
https://www.thisgirlcanliverpool.co.uk/
4Wings
Offers support and information to women have suffered domestic abuse and female Asylum Seekers, refugees and other women that feel socially excluded. Our activities include personal growth coaching, support network (coffee mornings), drop-in sessions (to assist with job search, CV writing, mock interviews, etc), creative workshops (art, dance, drama, poetry, drumming), fitness and self-defence classes and mental health advocacy sessions.
0151 703 6753
Comics Youth CIC
Offer a range of creative services designed to support and amplify the often-diminished voices of marginalised young people.
-Offer comic workshops for young people 8-13 11-12:30 every Saturday
-Offer sessions for LGBTQIA+ people aged 18 and upwards
-“Turn the page” project for young people aged 16-25. The project will provide you with LOADS of creative comic book and zine-based opportunities to experience the different benefits of comics and art to improve your overall wellness.
0151 236 1800
Mary Seacole House
Mary Seacole House is Liverpool’s leading Mental Health charity for BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic & Refugee) communities. Supporting individuals and families to improve their Health & Wellbeing. It is a place where people with diverse social and cultural backgrounds can come together in a safe and welcoming environment. Staff will help in both practical and emotional matters, alongside delivering a wide range of activities.
0151 707 0319
https://www.maryseacolehouse.com/
Re-engage
Call companions is a free service for older people (75+) who are lonely, isolated or in need of companionship and feel they would enjoy a friendly phone call every week or two.
Whatever you chat about, it will help lift your spirits; make you feel whole again and more connected to the world.
0800 716543
Fitness For All: Nifty Fifty
A low impact aerobics-based workout aimed at people new to exercise and the older age groups.
Nifty Fifty Tuesday 11.00 – 11.45am, Over 60s – £6 per class
League of Welldoers
A community-based charity offering activities and socialisation to older people.
0151 207 1984
Healthiness LTD
A health and exercise provider aiming to increase physical activity and reduce social isolation of older people and those suffering with mental health. Timetable on their website, classes £3-5.
Bradbury Fields
The Be Active Service matches trained and dedicated volunteers with blind and partially sighted adults. This partnership enables visually impaired people to get out and about and to participate in a wide range of community activities, either as a one-off partnership or as an ongoing, regular group activity. Examples include personal shopping, museum and art exhibitions, social and recreational events and arts and crafts workshops to name a few.
0151 221 0888
https://bradburyfields.org.uk/
Chinese Wellbeing Evergreen Club
Provide an opportunity for the elderly to participant in workshops and seminars to raise awareness and understanding of the local health and social care services. Provide skills and knowledge on self-care including prevention of ill health and managing chronic conditions. Provide indoor activities include games, karaoke, Choir, exercise, Pom-Pom Dancing, arts, and crafts. Hold parties to celebrate traditional Chinese festivals and members birthdays.
Organised trips to cultural and historical places of interest and local green spaces.
0151 709 2643
https://chinesewellbeing.co.uk/evergreen-club/
Liverpool Arabic Centre (LAC)
The Centre was developed by local people to improve the social and economic wellbeing of the Yemeni/Arabic community. We do this through improving their health and education whilst strengthening the awareness of the community within wider society through the celebration and promotion of all aspects of Arabic history, language, cultural heritage and identity, and activities. Also offer support for women and those experiencing issues related to forced marriage.
0151 727 2855
https://liverpoolarabiccentre.org.uk/
Merseyside Somali and Community Association
Information, advice and support for the Somali community.
Services: Welfare Benefits Advice, Housing Advocacy and Advice, Health and Wellbeing Awareness Programmes, Leisure and Social Activities, English and Educational Programmes, Employability and Skills Training Programmes.
0151 727 3000
Merseyside Polonia
By celebrating diversity, we aim to bring Polish culture to Merseyside and by doing so develop better relationships with residents. We host a variety of events, festivals and projects including Film and Literature Festivals, Musical Concerts, Arts and Crafts Workshops, History and Heritage Projects, School Workshops, and Projects delivered in partnership with other Services for local minorities and residents.
0151 237 2674
Granby Somali Women’s Group
Granby Somali Women’s Group (GSWG) was established in 1994 following the committed effort of several Somali women’s groups due to the raising influx of refugees from Somalia. The organisation’s main objective has always been to provide a safe environment for Somali women and children who have been forced to flee their own country due to the Civil War and the Famine. However, due to the large influx of BME Communities in Liverpool, the centre has now adapted its ethos with its open-door policy and provides services to all women, children and families residing in the Princes Park Ward.
0151 727 1008
http://www.granbysomaliwomensgroup.org/
PAL Centre
Centre providing recreation, health and education, lifestyles and fitness activities to the local community regardless of race creed and religion.
https://www.facebook.com/palcentre.community/
Al-Ghazali Multicultural Centre
A Multicultural Community Centre that offers various projects and activities to the local community. They offer several projects related to health, education, and culture.
0151 734 3843
https://www.alghazalicentre.co.uk/
PSS Parent and Baby Wellness
The PSS Parent and Baby Wellness service supports new and expectant parents and carers in Liverpool who are experiencing perinatal or postnatal depression and anxiety. We focus on helping them build strong, happy and healthy relationships with their babies.
https://psspeople.com/help-for-professionals/mental-health-services/7602-2
Email: parentandbaby@pss.org.uk
0151 702 5535
Everton in the Community
Everton in the community offer many different support groups and activities for a variety of different needs and people. Their projects include, Mental health provision, Veterans provision, Carer support, Premier League Kicks, as well as many others.
https://www.evertoninthecommunity.org/
They are based at The Peoples Hub, Spellow Ln, Liverpool L4 4DF
0151 319 4016
These groups can be reached via their contact information as they don't have a website!
Sola Arts
A community arts project, working mainly with refugees, elderly people living in care and those marginalised in society. They offer Art Therapy and a number of participant led art projects and social support.
Email: adele@solaarts.org
0151 726 8440
That Reading Thing
A free one-to-one literacy programme for people who would like to improve their reading. Run by the Spellow Lane Evangelical Church.
Email: ThatReadingThingLiverpool@gmail.com
07856 529 501
Squash
Squash is a bold and ambitious, award-winning community organisation, rooted and home-grown on Windsor Street, Liverpool 8 since 2010. Embracing an arts, food and environmental focus, we are a diverse group of local people with a broad range of skills, committed to effecting creative, participatory, positive social change in our neighbourhood.
Email: clare@squashliverpool.co.uk
0151 707 7897
Liverpool Football Therapy
Liverpool Football Therapy is a local project encouraging adults affected by mental ill health
LiverpoolFootballTherapy@gmail.com
07905 572126