Guernsey Information

 This page contains information relevant only to Guernsey, Channel Islands

	Carers Support
	Guernsey's existing Mental Health Law
	Guernsey's proposed new Mental Health Law

Samaritans    08009 763333 (Gsy)   or   0345 90 90 90 (UK at local call rate)

Guernsey is the second largest of the Channel Islands.  We are part of the British Isles, but geographically much closer to France.  

Information about Guernsey (outside links)

• This is Guernsey

• Guernsey Tourism

• Tourisme Guernesey

• Welcome to Guernsey

• Wikipedia

• States of Guernsey

All these telephone numbers are Guernsey numbers       please only phone these numbers if you are within the Guernsey Bailiwick

Guernsey Book Prescription Scheme

Medical Practices

National Telephone Helplines

Computerised CBT (cCBT)

Beating the Blues is now available on 'prescription' from your GP.  You can complete the 8 sessions (1 hour each week) online in your own home, or using a computer at the Castel Hospital.  Ask your GP if you believe you will benefit from this. More details about CBT here and about Beating the Blues at www.beatingtheblues.co.uk/connect

Group:  Introduction to CBT for Depression / Anxiety

Also available via your GP - ask your doctor for details.  The group will be held at the new Mind Centre, comprising 7 sessions of 90 minutes - 6 weekly sessions, and a follow-up session one month later.   More details about CBT here

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Horizons                          

A social drop in centre for all Guernsey's mental health service users - no referral required, just drop in at the newly built Mind Centre (opposite the Fire Station at The Arsenal, St Peter Port), on

Monday and Friday mornings 10am - 12 noon

Telephone 725241 Ext 3376 (Castel Day Centre) for more information.

A Carers Drop-in

offering support and information to carers of mental health service users, meets on the last Tuesday of every month at the Mind Centre, the Arsenal, St Peter Port, Guernsey    6 - 7pm   Tel:  725241  ext 3376  for more details.  More information and links here

AA Guernsey Website

Citizens Advice Bureau

Bridge Avenue, The Bridge, St Sampson GY2 4QS

Telephone   242266           Fax   200444

Open for visits or telephone calls:    Monday, Wednesday and Thursday  9.30am - 4pm

                                                                   Tuesday and Friday  9.30am - 12.30pm

FUEL   -   Freedom  Understanding  Education  Life

Do you have have problems with food, dieting and/or poor body image?  Or do you need support in caring for a friend or relative?

Self-Help Group for Eating Disorders.   Meet each Monday evening 7.30-8.30pm at the Cotils Christian Centre.  They also run a 12 week lunchtime course.  New confidential support service 07781 418419 (manned Monday & Thursday 7.30-10pm - leave message at other times).    

E-mail   fuel@cwgsy.net

F:U:E:L  Delancey Elim Church, Les Banques, St Sampsons GY1 4BL   Tel 243375

Website   (may not be updated)  Alternative website

OA Eating Disorders self help group

Meet at the Castel Hospital Day Centre

10 - 11.30am Saturdays and 8 - 9pm Tuesdays

Telephone 729642 or 07781 113578

Email:  oaguernsey@hotmail.co.uk

Guernsey Schizophrenia Fellowship

Work in association with Rethink (formerly National Schizophrenia Fellowship)

Meet for information and mutual support at the MIND Centre on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. 

For further information telephone   723308

Email:  gsfmentalhealth@cwgsy.net

Information Exchange   

If you can't find the information you want here (on any health or disability matter) - then contact the Information Exchange, and they'll find it for you.   Tel:  707470  Information Exchange Website

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Wings Social Club

Meets each Friday Evening at the MIND Centre (at the Arsenal) from 7-9pm.  Social activities include darts, pool, pub outings, organised day trips and other occasional courses such as sailing.   Refreshments available.  £1 subscription.  Everybody welcome! 

Churches

Self Help Books

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