Other Groups that meet at the Centre

MDF the BiPolar Organisation Cymru

The MDF meets at Swansea Mind on the first Thursday of every month. MDF is a user-led mental health charity run by and for people affected by bipolar disorder. They provide help and support to all affected by bipolar disorder (manic depression), whether sufferers or relatives and friends.

They aim to:

Support and develop self help opportunities for people affected by bipolar (manic depression).
Expand and develop the information services about manic depression.
Influence the improvement of treatments and services to promote recovery.
Decrease the discrimination against, and promote the social inclusion and rights of people affected by manic depression.

Membership Benefits include a quarterly UK journal, Self Management training courses, 24 hour legal advice line, travel insurance scheme and life assurance scheme.
Further details are available from the Newport Office. Helpline - 01633 244 244 open 9.30am to 4.00pm, Mon to Fri (answerphone at other times) or click here to go straight to their website www.mdf.org.uk

Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement

The LGCM in South Wales meet twice a month in people's houses on the first and third Fridays of the month. They cover the whole of South Wales and even though most of their members are from Cardiff, they do hold meetings in Swansea and Llanelli from time to time. They hold about 3 a year in Swansea Mind's Centre and have been invited to hold meetings in several 'gay friendly' churches in Sketty.

They aim to:

Accept everyone of any belief and none, whatever their gender, sexual orientation, race or political affiliation.
Be non-judgmental.
Offer a listening ear
Respect confidentiality.
Build friendships through social activities and Christian fellowship.
Provide information on services and organisations in South Wales.
Encourage self-acceptance and self-confidence.

For more information you could either contact the LGCM South Wales/De Cymru on 07719 644581 or you could write to them at:
LGCM South Wales/De Cymru
PO BOX Pontypool 11
Pontypool
NP4 5WY

visit www.lgcm.org.uk