Mental health problems can affect any one of us at any time. Cyngor Gwynedd's Mental Health teams, led by social workers, offer a range support and social services for individuals over 18 years old with their mental health needs, and their carers.
There are many groups and organisations within Gwynedd that can help and support you with your mental health. You can find information about groups locally for you on the Dewis Cymru website:
Dewis Cymru: Mental Health (opens in new tab)You can also find self help books at your local library
Mental Health Social Service - Cyngor Gwynedd
Cyngor Gwynedd has two teams of social workers and support workers to assist individuals with their mental health needs.
We can
- provide information, advice and social care for people with mental health needs
- help you with personal support to enable you to live as independently as possible
- offer advice and share contact details of useful organisations
We do NOT
- provide an emergency service (in an emergency call 111 and choose option 2)
- provide medication (contact your GP or the Community Mental Health Team (NHS).
Contact us
If you believe that you, or anyone else, needs this support, ask your GP to refer you to us.
Or contact one of our teams directly (Self referral):
- South Gwynedd Social Services Mental Health Team (9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday)
South Gwynedd area map (opens in new tab)
01766 772599 - Arfon Social Services Mental Health Team (9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday)
Arfon area map (opens in new tab)
01286 682880 - Out of hours number
01248 353 551 - Online form: Contact the Mental Health Team (opens in new tab)
We cannot accept requests on behalf of an individual without their consent.
In an emergency
Emergency Mental Health support is available from GIG Cymru, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Call 111 and choose option 2.
Further information
- Helping Young People with their Mental Health (opens in new tab)
- Worried about dementia
- Grief and bereavement (opens in new tab)
Useful contacts
- Time to talk (opens in new tab) (supporting Adults and Children)
- Gorwel (opens in new tab) (support for people suffering domestic abuse or support people at risk of losing their homes and prevent homelessness)
- GISDA (opens in new tab) (supporting young people to live independently)
- Canolfan Felin Fach Pwllheli (opens in new tab) (Pwllheli Community Hub)
- Canolfan Tan y Maen, Blaenau Ffestiniog (opens in new tab)
- Abbey Road Centre (opens in new tab) (supporting adults)
- Samaritans (opens in new tab)
- Meddwl (opens in new tab) (Mental Health support through the medium of Welsh)
- Parabl (opens in new tab) (North Wales talking therapy)
- Papyrus (opens in new tab) (24 hour suicide prevention helpline 0800 068 4141)
- C.A.L.L (24 hour helpline 0800 132 737)
- Dewis Cymru (opens in new tab) (Directory of useful services)
- DPJ Foundation (opens in new tab) (supporting those in the agricultural sector)
- Hafal Porthmadog (Recovery) Mental Health Support for individuals and their families)
Clinical Mental Health Service
Individuals who are currently receiving or who might need help with clinical mental health needs will continue to receive support from the Health Service (BCUHP), either at the Hergest Unit, Ysbyty Gwynedd (Arfon area) or Ysbyty Alltwen (South Gwynedd area):
- Hergest Unit, Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, Gwynedd 03000 840306
- Ysbyty Alltwen, Tremadog, Porthmadog, Gwynedd 03000 850027
Individuals who have clinical and social mental health needs will receive support from both services.